United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Jane Austen — Elizabeth II (2017)
About this coin
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF·2017·
J.C
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Austen’s signature crosses an oval portrait frame against a patterned background, with the anniversary dates and denomination around.
Script: Latin
Lettering
JANE AUSTEN 1817 - 2017
Jane Austen
TWO POUNDS
DME
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Made principally for collectors. A small promotional release does not make every BU coin a separate circulation variety. Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 87056 | Recorded total includes 1,860 BU coins distributed through a local anniversary promotion; no general circulation issue was ordered. | |
| 2017 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 14244 |
2017Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 87056
Recorded total includes 1,860 BU coins distributed through a local anniversary promotion; no general circulation issue was ordered.
2017Proof
Mintage 14244