© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; Samuel Pepys' Diary
2019 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#158005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
A hand using a feathered quill making last diary entry, legend above and dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAMUEL PEPYS DIARIST
Samuel Pepys
May.31.1669
1669 - 2019
GB
Designer: Gary Breeze
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE GOOD GOD PREPARE ME
Comment
Samuel Pepys was one of the most famous diarists in history, his diaries provide first-hand accounts of life in 17th Century London. This two-pound piece commemorates his final diary entry on the 31st May 1669.Released as part of the 2019 annual Brilliant Uncirculated (23,326 sales), Proof (issue limit 7,000; sales 6,055) and Premium Proof (issue limit 5,000; sales 2,053) sets. While also available in individual BU packs (14,278 sales) and tubes sold to third parties (17,476 sales), the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 350th anniversary of Samuel Pepys' diary. The coin's reverse side features an image of Pepys' diary, along with a quote from the diary and a depiction of the Great Fire of London, which occurred during Pepys' time. This design was created by artist Gary Breeze and was praised for its unique and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th Portrait; Samuel Pepys' Diary) 2019 coin.
