United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Shakespeare Histories — 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 dagger and crown represent his history plays.
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 dagger passes through a royal crown beneath Shakespeare’s name, with the issue date 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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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 51187 | ||
| 2016 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 5655000 | ||
| 2016 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 13489 |
2016Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 51187
2016Ordinary strike
Mintage 5655000
2016Proof
Mintage 13489