2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Bill of Rights

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Circulating commemorative coins
Year	1989
Value	2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.67
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Nickel brass
Weight	15.98 g
Diameter	28.4 mm
Thickness	3.4 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued	1989
Number	N# 21883
References	KM# 960 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# K2 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Commemorative issue

300th anniversary of the Bill of Rights

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D
· TWO POUNDS ·
RDM

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

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

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

St. Edward's crown above WM cypher over mace, legend around, dates below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TERCENTENARY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS
WM
1689
1989

Engraver: John Lobban

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation. Issued as part of the Annual Proof Coin Sets for 1989.

While not part of the Annual Brilliant Uncirculated Set for 1989 it was released in a BU Twin Pack with the Claim of Right as well as individually. The coin was also issued in silver proof and silver piedfort.

A number of coins were also issued in coin wallets courtesy of Guinness Extra.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1989	4 432 000	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 3.40	$ 3.70	$ 3.90	$ 5.00	$ 5.50		89%
1989	369 087							$ 8.30	BU	7%
1989	85 704							$ 5.30	Proof	10%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 90 Lot 516	18 Jul 2023	Undetermined	UNC	USD 5.77 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 101 Lot 946	18 Nov 2023	Undetermined		USD 5.77 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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