2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Marconi Telegraph; Silver Piedfort) 2001 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Marconi Telegraph; Silver Piedfort) 2001 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Marconi Telegraph; Silver Piedfort) 2001 photo

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Marconi Telegraph; Silver Piedfort

2001 year
Silver (.925) 24 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
2001
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
References
Numista
N#165375
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Symbolic representation of Marconi's successful transatlantic wireless transmission of 1901.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20/01
r.e.
TWO POUNDS

Engraver: Robert Evans

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Lettering: MARCONI 1901 ··· WIRELESS BRIDGES THE ATLANTIC···

Comment

Issued individually the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver reverse frosted proof and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2001

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic wireless signal, which was sent by Guglielmo Marconi in 1901. The coin's design features a depiction of Marconi's telegraph equipment and the message he sent, "Sigillare 2001," which translates to "Seal 2001." This coin is a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history, as it honors a significant achievement in the field of communication and technology.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  6759 - - - - - -

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