2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Charles Dickens; Silver Piedfort
2012 year| Silver (.925) (with gilt border) | 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 | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (with gilt border) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#173658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOMETHING WILL TURN UP
Comment
Issued individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Charles Dickens, a famous British author, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features Queen Elizabeth II. The coin was issued in 2012 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth and is made of silver with a gilt border, giving it a distinctive and elegant appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1279 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2012 coin.
