Published by Kalarooban 07 Nov 18:33 pm Hali Ela, Badulla
(1 Coin)Very Rare1971 NEW PENCE 2p British Coin First Release!!
Crowned and draped young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (effigy known as the "Second Portrait", by Arnold Machin).
Country United Kingdom
Currency Pound Sterling
Coin Type Two Pence (Ironside design, Bronze)
Issued 1971
Monarch Queen Elizabeth II
Effigy Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait, by Arnold Machin
Face Value 2 (x Penny)
Circulation Mintage None
Total Mintage 100,000
Current Yes
Material Bronze
Designer Christopher Ironside
Technology Milled (machine-made)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size 25.910 mm
Thickness 1.850 mm
Mass 7.128 g
OCC ID KLBR-PERR-CZZN-EMNY
The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Rank-Broadley and the Gottwald portraits.
Around, the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH · II D · G · REG · F · D · 1973. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith 1973.
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