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2 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; set Issue
| Bronze | 7.12 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1982-1984 |
| Value | 2 Pence 0.02 GBP = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.12 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
The badge of the Prince of Wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of crosses pattées and fleurs de lis, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO PENCE
ICH DIEN
2
Translation: I serve
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1982, 11 years after Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, the word 'NEW' was removed from the denomination on the reverse, so the legend now reads 'TWO PENCE'.This type was not struck for circulation and can only be found in Royal Mint annual Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof sets.
C2A - Error reverse a number of 2 pence coins were struck in 1983 with the incorrect reverse die (NEW PENCE) as opposed to TWO PENCE. Reports suggest that the error coins or 'mules' were contained in some Brilliant Uncirculated sets packed by the Royal Mint for Heinz and Martini issued in 1983. See separate listing.
(former Spink ref. 4236)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; set Issue) 1982-1984 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Bronze weighing 7.12 g is that it was designed by sculptor Arnold Machin, who also designed the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that appears on many other coins and stamps issued by the Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 106800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 107800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 106520 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; set Issue) 1982-1984 coin.
