2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Golden Guinea; Silver Proof) 2013 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Golden Guinea; Silver Proof) 2013 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Golden Guinea; Silver Proof) 2013 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2013

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Golden Guinea; Silver Proof

2013 year
Silver (.925) 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
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
12 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#245528
Rarity index
88%

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 proof sets (985 sales) in addition to individually (1,640 sales), whilst also being struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2013

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2013 United Kingdom Golden Guinea Silver Proof coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a rendition of the iconic St. Edward's Crown, which is used in the coronation ceremony of British monarchs. The crown is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, adding to the coin's symbolism and artistic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  2625 - - - - - -

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 Proof) 2013 coin.