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UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Gold 2 pounds, 1986. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the XIII Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh 24 July to 2 August 1986. It is the first British commemorative coin issued to celebrate a sporting event.
Third crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D · TWO POUNDS ·. Design by Raphael Maklouf. / Scottish Thistle and crown of laurel leaves superimposed over cross of St. Andrew, date above. Design by Norman Sillman. Edge inscribed (incuse lettering); XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES JULY 1986.
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Reference: S-K1 (was 4311)
Mintage: 3,277.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
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Gold 2 pounds, 1986. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the XIII Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh 24 July to 2 August 1986. It is the first British commemorative coin issued to celebrate a sporting event.
Third crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D · TWO POUNDS ·. Design by Raphael Maklouf. / Scottish Thistle and crown of laurel leaves superimposed over cross of St. Andrew, date above. Design by Norman Sillman. Edge inscribed (incuse lettering); XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES JULY 1986.
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Reference: S-K1 (was 4311)
Mintage: 3,277.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.