United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Two Pounds, The Army, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2016)

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About this coin

Two-pound commemorative for the Army’s role in the First World War. Three overlapping helmeted heads form its central design.

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

Three soldiers’ helmeted heads overlap beneath the First World War dates, with 2016 below.

Script: Latin

Lettering

THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918
2016

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Base-metal finishes are grouped within the design. Sterling-silver proof, double-weight piedfort and gold proof are separate types. The Army’s incorrect Great Fire edge inscription is listed without an invented mintage.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2016LlantrisantNoneProof2744Combined recorded sales: 1,703 individual coins and 1,041 silver-set coins.
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2016LlantrisantProof

Mintage 2744

Combined recorded sales: 1,703 individual coins and 1,041 silver-set coins.

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