2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (James I; Silver Proof) 2022 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (James I; Silver Proof) 2022 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (James I; Silver Proof) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II James I; Silver Proof

2022 year
Silver (.999) 31.21 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.21 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#324236
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned portrait of King James I right within beaded inner circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IACOBVS·D:G:MAG:BRIT:FRAN:ET·HIB:REX·

Unabridged legend: Iacobus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

This release features a classic coinage portrait of James I that appeared on Stuart coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 1,260.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (James I; Silver Proof) 2022 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.999) weighing 31.21 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of King James I, who ruled England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1603 to 1625. This coin is a part of a special series that honors the 400th anniversary of his death.