© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Magna Carta, Gold Proof
2015 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
King John flanked by figures representing the clergy on one side and the barons on the other, with legend above and dates below.
Lettering:
MAGNA · CARTA
JB
· 1215-2015 ·
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: FOUNDATION OF LIBERTY
Comment
This Jody Clark fifth portrait version was only released as individual gold proof pieces. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 500.© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 2015 gold proof annual sets featured the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, a significant document in British history that established the principle of the rule of law and limited the power of the monarch. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Magna Carta on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 399 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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