© The Royal Mint, 2013
© The Royal Mint, 2013
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Golden Guinea; Silver Piedfort
2013 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 2013 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#245529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned royal shield of arms as appeared on the 'Spade Guinea' of King George III, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNIVERSARY·OF·THE·GOLDEN·GUINEA
· 2013 ·
Engraver: Anthony Smith
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: WHAT IS A GUINEA? ’TIS A SPLENDID THING ·
Comment
Released as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort set (486 sales) as well as individually (969 sales), whilst also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2013
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2013 United Kingdom 2 Pounds Golden Guinea; Silver Piedfort coin is that it features a unique design that blends traditional and modern elements. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a stylized image of a guinea, a historic British gold coin that was last issued in 1814. The guinea design includes intricate details and patterns that give the coin a distinctive look. Additionally, the coin's silver piedfort format, which means it is struck on a thicker than usual planchet, gives it a weight and feel that is unlike other coins of its denomination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Golden Guinea; Silver Piedfort) 2013 coin.
