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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Thorwald's Cross
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2000-2003 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 IMP = 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#21814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
The cross can be seen in Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man. It has two carved sides depicting the transition between pagan and Christian beliefs. The image on the coin illustrates Christian symbolism of a figure with book, cross, fish and defeated serpent.
Thorwald’s cross is one of more than 100 Viking Age carved crosses found in the Isle of Man.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THORWALD'S CROSS-SLAB
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 2000 the Pobjoy Mint used PMM instead of PM to celebrate the Millennium.The die letters is located underneath the fish on the left of centre. The mintmark is located underneath the animal on the left of centre.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Isle of Man 2 Pound coin (Thorwald's Cross) is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's Viking heritage. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of Thorwald's Cross, a Viking-era cross that was discovered on the island and is now housed in the Manx Museum. The cross is surrounded by a Celtic-style border, adding to the coin's cultural significance. This design was chosen to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Viking invasion of the Isle of Man, which took place in 1000 AD.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 PMM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2003 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Thorwald's Cross) 2000-2003 coin.
