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UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold 2 pounds, 2005. Royal Mint. Proof.
Struck to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. The plot to assassinate King James I at the opening of Parliament on 5 November 1605 is a piece of British history that shall "never be forgot". The day is remembered every year with Bonfire night, also known as Guy Fawkes night.
Fourth crowned bust of Elizabeth II within beaded circle facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / Crosiers, maces and swords in circular arrangement, stars around as a reference to fireworks, anniversary dates '1605' and '2005' above, 'TWO POUNDS' below. Design by Peter Forster. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); REMEMBER REMEMBER THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 5878400-006.
NGC Census in this grade: 3, equal-finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 10
Reference: S-K18 (was 4579)
Mintage: 914.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Thickness: 2.5 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
Gold 2 pounds, 2005. Royal Mint. Proof.
Struck to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. The plot to assassinate King James I at the opening of Parliament on 5 November 1605 is a piece of British history that shall "never be forgot". The day is remembered every year with Bonfire night, also known as Guy Fawkes night.
Fourth crowned bust of Elizabeth II within beaded circle facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / Crosiers, maces and swords in circular arrangement, stars around as a reference to fireworks, anniversary dates '1605' and '2005' above, 'TWO POUNDS' below. Design by Peter Forster. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); REMEMBER REMEMBER THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 5878400-006.
NGC Census in this grade: 3, equal-finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 10
Reference: S-K18 (was 4579)
Mintage: 914.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Thickness: 2.5 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.