2 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof

2 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) - obverse2 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) - reverse

Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2008

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Years 2008-2015
Value 2 Pence
0.02 GBP = USD 0.025
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Platinum (.9995)
Weight 17.2 g
Diameter 25.91 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
241061
References KM# 1108c,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# C6
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2008
IRB

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Top right section of Royal Shield, denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO PENCE
MD

Engraver: Matthew Dent

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 250) and the 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.

2008 Dual Set

© The London Coin Company

2015 Dual Set

© London Coins

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  184 Proof
2015  10 Proof

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