United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Marconi Telegraph Centenary, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2001)
About this coin
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF ·
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Radio waves cross the centre and surrounding ring, while a spark joins the zeros of the split date. The denomination appears below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
20/01
r.e.
TWO POUNDS
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
The conventional proof and special reverse-frosted finish are separate rows. The latter was issued with a Canadian coin in a joint set.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 11488 | ||
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Reverse-frosted proof | 4803 | Special finish issued in a joint British–Canadian two-coin set. |
2001Proof
Mintage 11488
2001Reverse-frosted proof
Mintage 4803
Special finish issued in a joint British–Canadian two-coin set.