100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Neptune - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 front 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Neptune - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 back
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Neptune - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2010

100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Neptune - Citius; Gold Proof

2010 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
2010
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#250718
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEPTUNE · · CITIUS
· LONDON 2012 ·

Translation: Faster

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of a 3-coin set (1,079 sales) featuring the 'Citius' or Faster 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: 7,500.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Neptune - Citius; Gold Proof coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, holding a trident and ruling over the ocean. The design is the work of the renowned British sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  3178 - - - - - -

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 (Neptune - Citius; Gold Proof) 2010 coin.