© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Shakespeare, Tragedy; Gold Proof
2016 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.97 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 | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A skull next to a rose, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
JB
2016
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: WHAT A PIECE OF WORK IS A MAN
Comment
One of three coins issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, by honouring his work. This coin represents the tragedies, the other coins in the series represent the comedies and the histories. Issued as part of the Annual Gold Coin Set for 2016 (82 sales) as well as individually (209 sales), the design was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting William Shakespeare's famous play, "Tragedy," on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in gold proof quality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 291 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Tragedy; Gold Proof) 2016 coin.
