United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, Shakespeare Comedies, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2016)

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About this coin

Part of the three-design two-pound series marking four hundred years since William Shakespeare’s death. A jester’s attributes represent his comedies.

Obverse

Elizabeth II faces right wearing the George IV State Diadem.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS ·
J.C

Translation

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

Reverse

A jester’s cap with bells and a staff sit beneath Shakespeare’s name; the date 2016 appears below.

Script: Latin

Lettering

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
JB
2016

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Comedies, Histories and Tragedies have different reverse designs and edge inscriptions. Base-metal finishes are grouped within the design; silver, piedfort and gold proofs are separate types.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2016LlantrisantNoneProof1992Combined recorded sales: 951 individual coins plus 1,041 silver-set coins.
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2016LlantrisantProof

Mintage 1992

Combined recorded sales: 951 individual coins plus 1,041 silver-set coins.

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