This stunning British sterling Silver £2 Britannia has been adorned
with a beautiful layer of 24k pure Gold enhancing it far above the
normal bullion version, in not only beauty but elegant style.
It comes packaged in its Original 1st Day Cover Release.
HISTORY OF THE BRITANNIA
As the Roman Empire expanded,subjugated provinces were personified with female figures, in a bid to establish order and create a sense of political unity.A warrior seated on rocks with a spear in her hand,Britannia first appeared on the coins of the Emperor Hadrian more than 2,000 years ago.When the Romans left the shores around 400 AD, Britannia vanished with them, only to experience a cultural revival during the reign of Elizabeth I.A return to coinage followed in 1672 as Charles II sought to inspire the British people, by depicting this stirring symbol on the farthing and halfpenny,bolstering his claim to lordship of the seas.Shes been a fixture on Britains coins ever since.
1999 Uk £2 Silver Britannia 1 Oz .958 24k Gilded 1st Day Release Cover
Coin Specs
Specifications for this Great Britain 1 oz 24k gilded Silver Britannia �2 Coin
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Year of Issue: | 1999 |
Mint: | Royal Mint |
COA: | GSC Packaging |
Grade: | UNC 1998 - 2019 Frosted 1997 Proof |
Gilt Finish: | 24K Gold Gilt |
Composition: | Silver |
Purity: | 1997-2013 - .958 silver 2014-2019 - .999 silver |
Display Weight: | 1 oz |
Weight in Grams: | 31.1035 g |
Weight in Ounces: | 1 oz |
Diameter: | 1997-2013 - 40.00mm 2014-2019 - 38.61mm |
Thickness: | 3 mm |
Edge Type: | Milled |
Country: | Great Britain |
Legal Tender: | Great Britain |
Currency: | Pound |
Denomination: | 2 |
Obverse Design: | Queen Elizabeth II Portrait |
Reverse Design: | Standing Britannia |
Reverse Designer/Engraver: | Jody Clark |
Obverse Designer/Engraver: | Phillip Nathan |