© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Shakespeare, Comedy; Silver Proof
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#222888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A cap and bells with a Jester's stick, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
JB
2016
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
Comment
THe first of three coins issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, by honouring his work. This coin represents the comedies, the other coins in the series represent the histories and the tragedies. Issued as part of the Annual Silver Coin Sets for 2016 as well as individually (951 sales), the design was also issued in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Shakespeare's comedy mask on the reverse side, which was created by the British artist and designer, John Bergdahl. The coin was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and Shakespeare fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Shakespeare, Comedy; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
