100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mars - Fortius; Gold Proof) 2012 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mars - Fortius; Gold Proof) 2012 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mars - Fortius; Gold Proof) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mars - Fortius; Gold Proof

2012 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
2012
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#250707
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARS · · FORTIUS
· LONDON 2012 ·

Translation: Stronger

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of a 3-coin set (243 sales) featuring the 'Fortius' or Stronger theme along with differing Roman 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: 7,500.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Pound Elizabeth II (Mars - Fortius; Gold Proof) 2012 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games, which were held in London that year. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as is customary for coins issued by the United Kingdom. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and fans of the British royal family.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  1514 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mars - Fortius; Gold Proof) 2012 coin.