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Elizabeth II (1952-), gold proof Two Ounces of Two Hundred Pounds, 2019, 2 Ounces of 999.9 fine gold, from the Great Engravers series commemorating the Una and the Lion design by William Wyon, crowned head right, JC initials below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 200 POUNDS.2019, rev. Queen Victoria as Una leading the British lion left, holding orb and sceptre, thick plain ground line, date in Roman numerals below, MMXIX, W. WYON R.A. curving below, legend around upper half, DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS., edge milled, 62.62g (S.GE2). Amongst the most popular modern coin designs in the world, as struck, accompanied by original Royal Mint box and certificate of authenticity.
LATE CONSIGNMENT – NOT SUBMITTED TO THIRD-PARTY GRADING.
Calendar Year Mintage 225.
The Latin legend on obverse translates as "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith", and on the reverse as "May the Lord direct my steps".
Faithfully recreated by the Royal Mint with a 'soft' proof finish, the 2019 Una and the Lion design issued as part of the Great Engravers series has proved to be one of the most popular modern Mint issuances ever struck.
(£25,000-£30,000)