© John Watt
© John Watt
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Commonwealth Games; Silver Proof
1986 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 1986 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#44497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
St Andrew's cross surmounted by the thistle of Scotland below date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1986
N S
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND 1986 +
Comment
There were 2 silver versions produced, this variety type a fineness of .925 and struck to a Proof finish, and the second type had a fineness of .500 with a Brilliant Uncirculated finish. The coins can be differentiated by the frosting on the portrait of the queen on the Proof variety. The coins were also presented in different cases as per the image below. Issue Limit: 75,000Left: Proof Right: BU
The Royal Mint Crosslet Mint Mark (+) can be found on the edge inscription.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a sprinter crossing the finish line, which was created by sculptor and designer, John M. Mills.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 59779 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Commonwealth Games; Silver Proof) 1986 coin.
