1979 Proof Queen Elizabeth II 2 Pence
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The 1979 Proof Queen Elizabeth II 2 Pence coin, engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley, and made of copper plated steel. Weighing 7.12 grams, with a diameter of 25.9 mm, and a thickness of 2.05 mm, and featuring a plain edge.
The obverse is fourth crowned portrait of hm queen elizabeth ii right, wearing the girls of great britain and ireland tiara, legend around. It reads “ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2006 IRB”. The reverse is the badge of the prince of wales, a plume of three ostrich feathers enfiling a coronet of cross pattée and fleur de lys, dividing motto with legend above and denomination below. It reads “TWO PENCE ICH DIEN 2”.
Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Copper plated steel
- Weight
- 7.12 g
- Diameter
- 25.9 mm
- Thickness
- 2.05 mm
- Edge
- Plain
- Designer
- Ian Rank-Broadley
- Currency
- Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1979 Proof Queen Elizabeth II 2 Pence made of?
- The 1979 Proof Queen Elizabeth II 2 Pence is made of copper plated steel, weighs 7.12 grams, measures 25.9 mm in diameter.
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