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© The London Coin Company
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mary Rose; Gold Proof
2011 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 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 | 2011 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Detailed image of Henry VIII's flagship, sailing right, legend around.
Lettering:
THE MARY ROSE
JB
TWO POUNDS
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: YOUR NOBLEST SHIPPE 1511
Comment
Issued as individual pieces, whilst also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2011
The Mary Rose was a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII. Launched in July 1511 and serving for 33 years in several wars against France, Scotland and Brittany, she was substantially rebuilt in 1536 and saw her last action on 19 July 1545. While leading the attack on a French invasion fleet, she sank in the Solent, the straits north of the Isle of Wight. The wreck of the Mary Rose was rediscovered in 1971 and was raised on 11 October 1982 by the Mary Rose Trust, in one of the most complex and expensive projects in the history of maritime archaeology.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2011 Mary Rose; Gold Proof 2 Pounds coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Mary Rose, a famous warship that sank in 1545 during the reign of King Henry VIII. The coin's design showcases a depiction of the Mary Rose ship, along with the year 1545 and the words "Mary Rose" inscribed in a circular pattern around the edge of the coin. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for those interested in naval history and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 692 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Mary Rose; Gold Proof) 2011 coin.
