United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, King James Bible, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2011)

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About this coin

Two-pound commemorative for four hundred years of the King James Bible. The reverse contrasts printing type with the page it produces.

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF
IRB
·TWO POUNDS·

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

The opening words of John’s Gospel appear as a printing block and as a printed page, below the Bible’s name and above the anniversary dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering

KING JAMES BIBLE
In the
beginning
was the
Word
1611-2011

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Base-metal finishes are grouped under the circulating design. Sterling-silver proof, double-weight piedfort and gold proof are separate types. A published issue limit is not treated as an actual mintage.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2011LlantrisantNoneProof6158Combined recorded sales: 4,494 individual coins, 1,011 annual silver sets and 653 commemorative silver sets.
2011LlantrisantProof

Mintage 6158

Combined recorded sales: 4,494 individual coins, 1,011 annual silver sets and 653 commemorative silver sets.

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