United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Royaume-Uni, pièce de deux pence, écusson royal — Élisabeth II, argent poli partiellement doré (2012)
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About this coin
A partially gold-plated sterling-silver twopence from the Diamond Jubilee proof collection.
Obverse
Elizabeth II faces right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2012
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
The upper-right part of the royal shield is shown beneath the denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TWO PENCE
MD
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
IRB: portrait designer; MD, where present: reverse designer. No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Issued in the 2012 ten-coin Diamond Jubilee collection. Reported sales: 1,269 sets; issue limit: 2,012. Gold is a selective surface coating; the body is sterling silver. Separate from the plain-silver issue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Llantrisant | None | Proof, selective gold plating | 1269 |
2012Proof, selective gold plating
Mintage 1269