2 Pounds - Charles III British Pubs - The Royal Oak
2024 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GIP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#421619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Royal Oak pub logo with crowned cameo on oak surrended by legend, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REAL ALES THE ROYAL OAK REAL ALES
TWO POUNDS
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Part of 5 coins set:
Another popular pub name is The Royal Oak. Originating after the Battle of Worcester in 1651, fought during the English Civil War.
Charles II’s Royalist Army was defeated during this battle by Cromwell’s Parliamentarians. Charles then had to flee for his life, seeking refuge in the form of a great oak tree near Boscobel House in Shropshire – with hopes that he would not be spotted by Cromwell’s men.
His plan succeeded and having evaded capture, Charles II went on to be restored to the throne. As a result of this dramatic tale of cunning escape, the tree became known as the Royal Oak and pubs across the country were named in tribute.
Interesting fact
The Royal Oak depicted on the coin is a reference to the famous English pub that has been in operation since the 16th century. The pub is said to have been a favorite of King Charles II, who hid there in 1651 to escape the Roundheads during the English Civil War. The coin's design features a stylized image of the pub's facade, surrounded by oak leaves and acorns.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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