100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Jupiter - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Jupiter - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Jupiter - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2011

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Jupiter - Altius; Gold Proof

2011 year
Gold (.9167) 34.05 g 32.69 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
34.05 g
Diameter
32.69 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#250716
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

An image of the Roman god Jupiter with a depiction of the sport of diving, with the Olympic Rings above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JUPITER · · ALTIUS
· LONDON 2012 ·

Translation: Higher

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of a 3-coin set (381 sales) featuring the 'Altius' or Higher theme along with differing mythological gods and goddesses.
Also issued as part of a 9-coin set (477 sales) featuring all three of the Olympic motto themes - 'Citius', 'Altius', 'Fortius' or Faster, Higher, Stronger.
This latter set included three 1oz 100 pounds and six 1/4oz 25 pounds gold pieces. Issue limit: 20,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Pound - Elizabeth II (Jupiter - Altius; Gold Proof) 2011 coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Roman god Jupiter, along with the Latin phrase "Altius," which means "higher." This design was created by the artist, Ian Rank-Broadley, and was specifically chosen to represent the theme of "Jupiter, the King of the Gods" on this commemorative coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  1858 - - - - - -

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