United Kingdom · Charles III (2022–present)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, J. R. R. Tolkien, Gold Proof — Charles III (2023)
About this coin
Obverse
The uncrowned head of Charles III faces left.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·2 POUNDS·2023 ·
MJ
Translation
Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Tolkien’s monogram is surrounded by his name, life dates and the words WRITER, POET and SCHOLAR.
Script: Latin
Lettering
1892 JRR TOLKIEN 1973
WRITER · POET · SCHOLAR
DL
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Different metals and double-weight piedfort versions are separate types. Packaging does not establish a die variety. Recorded sales are distinguished from maximum issue limits.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 289 | Recorded sales combine 223 individual coins and 66 annual gold sets. |
2023Proof
Mintage 289
Recorded sales combine 223 individual coins and 66 annual gold sets.