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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Mares of Diomedes
2020 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GIP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#233648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Hercules, horses and mares of Diomedes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· THE LABOURS OF HERCULES ·
THE MARES OF DIOMEDES
2
POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On some of the Mares of Diomedes coins (the 8th coin in the series) both sides are extremely frosted which makes it stand out from the other coins in the series.It seems that proof quality dies may have mistakenly been used for the production of some of the Diomedes coins, although there is currently no news on whether the 2020-dated Labours of Hercules series will be issued in proof quality.
These differenves are visible on photos below (photos by MMowiec):
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design, showcasing the Mares of Diomedes, a mythological creature that was said to be impossible to tame. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring, adds to its distinctiveness and value as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 PM | 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The Mares of Diomedes) 2020 coin.
