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2 Pounds Hadrian's Wall - Severus Septimus
2022 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#339855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Severus Septimus, Roman building in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HADRIAN'S WALL 122/2022 VALLUM HADRIANI
VINDOBALA
Engraver: Adam Tooby
Edge
Milled
Comment
Britain was at the edge of the Roman Empire in the early 2nd century. Rome had invaded and colonialised England and much of Wales in a campaign starting in AD 43, but had never succeeded in gaining a foothold north, always held back by Pict and Caledonian tribes in what we now call Scotland. Emperor Hadrian visited Britain in AD 122 and this is when construction of the new wall started.Severus Septimus - Visited, lived, and died in Britain. He was leading a campaign to finally defeat the Scots after many rebellions. He fell ill and died in York.
This coin has been issued in 5 coins set:
Interesting fact
The coin features an interesting design, with the copper-nickel center depicting Hadrian's Wall, a historic Roman fortification in England, while the nickel brass ring features an image of Severus Septimus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds (Hadrian's Wall - Severus Septimus) 2022 coin.
