© Westminster Collection
© Westminster Collection
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Hadrian's Wall - General Julius Agricola; Silver Proof
2022 year| Silver (.925) (outer ring 24c gold plated) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (outer ring 24c gold plated) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#384062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
General Julius Agricola, Hadrian's Wall in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HADRIAN'S WALL 122/2022 VALLUM HADRIANI
TRIANA
Engraver: Adam Tooby
Edge
Milled
Comment
Britain was at the edge of the Roman Empire in the early 2nd century. Rome had invaded and colonialised England and much of Wales in a campaign starting in AD 43, but had never succeeded in gaining a foothold north, always held back by Pict and Caledonian tribes in what we now call Scotland.General Julius Agricola - A Roman general responsible for much of the Roman invasion of Britain. He was governor of Britannia during the initial Roman settlement.
Coin issued in set of 5 coins (mintage 245 sets):
And also in PNC with 5 coins (mintage 50 covers):
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 2,000th anniversary of Hadrian's Wall, a historic Roman fortification in England. The coin's design includes an image of General Julius Agricola, who was responsible for the construction of the wall, and the iconic Hadrian's Wall itself. This coin is a special edition, with only a limited number produced, making it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 295 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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