© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Charles Dickens; Gold Proof
2012 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 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 | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#257879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A profile outline of Charles Dickens created from the titles of his works.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1812 CHARLES DICKENS 1870
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: SOMETHING WILL TURN UP
Comment
Released as part of the Annual Gold Proof set (no sales figures) as well as individually (202 sales), and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth, and the design features a portrait of Dickens on the obverse, along with a quote from his famous novel "A Christmas Carol" on the reverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 202 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Charles Dickens; Gold Proof) 2012 coin.
