© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Tolkien's monogram surrounded by inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1892 JRR TOLKIEN 1973
WRITER · POET · SCHOLAR
DL
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: · NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST
Comment
This coin was issued as part of the Annual Silver Proof set for 2023 (issue limit 650) as well as individually (issue limit: 4,500). The design was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 5,160© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting JRR Tolkien's famous character, Gandalf, from his popular book series "The Lord of the Rings." This design was created specifically for this coin by the Royal Mint's artist, David Lawrence. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse side showcases Gandalf standing on a mountain peak, staff in hand, with the words "Gandalf" and "One Ring to Rule Them All" inscribed below him. This coin is a rare and collectible item for fans of both JRR Tolkien's work and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Charles III (JRR Tolkien; Silver Proof) 2023 coin.
