United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, Sir Walter Scott, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2021)

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About this coin

Commemorative for the 250th anniversary of Walter Scott’s birth in 1771, celebrating his work as novelist, historian and poet.

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

Scott’s profile is combined with his name and the words NOVELIST, HISTORIAN and POET, framed by a birth-anniversary inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering

250TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BIRTH
SIR
WALTER
SCOTT
NOVELIST
HISTORIAN
POET
SR
2021

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Metal and double-weight piedfort issues are separate types. Figures combine actual sales of the same coin in different presentations. Packaging and grading labels are not additional die varieties.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2021LlantrisantNoneProof172Recorded sales combine 73 individual coins and 99 annual gold sets.
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2021LlantrisantProof

Mintage 172

Recorded sales combine 73 individual coins and 99 annual gold sets.

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