United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Two Pounds, Marconi Telegraph Centenary, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2001)
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About this coin
Precious-metal two-pound coin for the centenary of Marconi’s transatlantic wireless transmission, with the radio-wave reverse.
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
Gold collector proof. Its actual recorded issue quantity is separate from the individual presentation limit.
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 | 1658 |
2001Proof
Mintage 1658