© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Jane Austen; Silver Proof
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 12 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 | 2017 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#114884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Jane Austen signature over portrait in circular frame on patterned wall, legend and dates above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JANE AUSTEN 1817 - 2017
Jane Austen
TWO POUNDS
DME
Engraver: Dominique Evans
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: THERE IS NO DOING WITHOUT MONEY
Comment
Released as part of the 2017 annual silver proof commemorative sets and available as individual pieces (3,498 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 8,000.© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jane Austen Silver Proof 2 Pound coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The portrait is based on a famous painting of Jane Austen, and it is the first time that the Queen's image has been updated on a UK coin since 1998.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4442 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Jane Austen; Silver Proof) 2017 coin.
