© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Shakespeare, Tragedy; Silver Piedfort
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 24 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 2.61 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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. The design was released as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort set for 2016 (456 sales) as well as individually (679 sales) it was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.Issue limit: 4,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of Shakespeare's famous play, "Tragedy," and the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by renowned artist and sculptor, John Bergdahl. Additionally, the coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 24 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2016 coin.
