UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold 2 Pounds, 2012...

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UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022.
Gold 2 Pounds, 2012. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, one of Britain's finest novelist of the Victorian era and of all time. This is one of the lowest mintage £2 gold proof coins issued by the mint: 202 individually boxed and 118 in The 2012 United Kingdom Diamond Jubilee Gold Proof Coin Set.
Fourth crowned bust of Elizabeth II within beaded circle facing right; ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · FID · DEF · TWO POUNDS · 2012. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / Silhouette profile of Charles Dickens built from the titles of his works, well known titles given larger font size; inscription '1812 CHARLES DICKENS 1870' in outer border to left. Design by Matthew Dent. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); SOMETHING WILL TURN UP. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS PR70 DCAM, certification number 41665562.

PCGS population in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Reference: S-K29 (was 4730)
Mintage: 320.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Thickness: 2.5 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.

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