© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
200 Pounds - Elizabeth II George I; Gold Proof
2022 year| Gold (.9999) | 62.42 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 200 Pounds 200 GBP = USD 262 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.42 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#334854 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate and draped portrait of King George I right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIVS·DG·M·BR·FR·ET HIB REX·F·D·
Unabridged legend: Georgius Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: George I by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith
Engraver: John Croker
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.This release features a classic coinage portrait of George I that appeared on Hanoverian coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. The coin was issue individually as well as in a 2-coin set with a 1 guinea coin with either the 2nd,3rd, or 4th portrait (set issue limit: 20) Issue limit: 610.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Pounds - Elizabeth II (George I; Gold Proof) 2022 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique double-effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King George I appearing on the obverse side of the coin. This is a rare design element for a coin and adds to its collectibility and numismatic value.
