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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War II; Silver Piedfort

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Silver Piedfort) - obverse2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Silver Piedfort) - reverse

© The Royal Mint, 1995

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1995
Value 2 Pounds
2 GBP = USD 2.67
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 31.96 g
Diameter 28.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued 1995
Number
N#
56183
References KM# P21
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# K5
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Commemorative issue

50th anniversary of the end of World War II

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
RDM
· TWO POUNDS ·

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

Large dove left with olive branch.

Engraver: John Mills

Edge

Milled with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1945 IN PEACE GOODWILL 1995

Mint

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

Comments

Issued individually, the coin was also struck in nickel-brass, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 10,000

© The Royal Mint, 1995

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1995)  Photo 10 000 $ 79 Proof

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Bullion value: USD 65.01 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.950 oz
Current silver price: 68.40 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Silver Piedfort)
Katz
Auction 152
Lot 709
Internet Archive
8 Mar 2025 UNC USD 40.39
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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