2 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 front 2 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 back
2 Pounds - Charles III (Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

2 Pounds - Charles III Tudor Dragon; Silver Proof

2024 year
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#401697
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Tudor Dragon seated, holding a portcullis shield, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TUDOR DRAGON
DL
2024

Designer: David Lawrence

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: ∙ HAMPTON COURT PALACE ∙ ROYAL TUDOR BEASTS

Comment

This is the Sixth in the Tudor Beasts series, there are a total of ten beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.

This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metals compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 5,510.

© The Royal Mint, 2024

 

There was a 2-coin set with a reverse frosted edition issued as well. Issue limit: 500.


© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

The Tudor Dragon on the 2024 Charles III Silver Proof £2 coin is a unique feature, as it is a nod to the legendary dragon that was said to have been used by King Henry VIII, the second Tudor king of England, as a symbol of his power and strength.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  - - - - - -

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