2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Navy, Silver Piedfort
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 24 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#227031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dreadnought battleship at sea with a seaplane to the left and birds to the right, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-1918
DR
2015
Engraver: David Rowlands
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE SURE SHIELD OF BRITAIN
Comment
This Ian Rank-Broadley 4th portrait was issued as part of the Annual Piedfort sets (434 sales), and individually (1,512 sales). The battleship image used for the design was based on HMS Royal Oak. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 1,500.© The Royal Mint, 2015
No 5th portrait strike was issued in precious metals.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Royal Navy's iconic warship, the HMS Victory, which was launched in 1765 and played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The design also includes a representation of the sea and a sense of movement, emphasizing the Navy's role in protecting the seas and maintaining maritime trade. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, John Bergdahl, and was specifically commissioned for this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1946 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Navy, Silver Piedfort) 2015 coin.
