2 Pounds - Elizabeth II WWI Aviation; Silver Piedfort
2017 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#230408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Image of aircraft from above with land below shown as a map.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 - 1918
THE WAR IN THE AIR
HDG
Engraver: Dan Flashman
Edge
Milled with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE SKY RAINED HEROES
Comment
Released as part of the 2017 annual silver proof piedfort commemorative sets (363 sales) and available as individual pieces (1,528 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 3,500.© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the centenary of World War I aviation. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized representation of a biplane, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The use of a silver piedfort, which is a special type of coin that is struck multiple times to create a thicker and more detailed design, adds an extra layer of collectibility to this coin. Additionally, the coin's weight of 24 grams and its .925 silver composition make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1891 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (WWI Aviation; Silver Piedfort) 2017 coin.
