United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Samuel Pepys’ Diary — Elizabeth II (2019)
About this coin
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 hand holds a quill over the final diary entry. Pepys’ name, signature and date accompany the anniversary dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering
SAMUEL PEPYS DIARIST
Samuel Pepys
May.31.1669
1669 - 2019
GB
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Base-metal BU and proof strikes are grouped; silver, double-weight silver piedfort and gold proofs are separate types. Mintage figures are recorded sales, not maximum issue limits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 55080 | BU sales include individual and annual-set presentations; not released for general circulation. | |
| 2019 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 8108 | Combined standard and premium annual proof sets. |
2019Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 55080
BU sales include individual and annual-set presentations; not released for general circulation.