closed (1997) Britannia PROOF 1oz SILVER Coin Boxed 10th Anniv £2 Two Pound Silver + COA Mintage 4,173 Worldwide

[Paul]

"First Year of Issue of the Britannia Silver Proof and 10th Anniversary of the First Britannia"

 

• FOR SALE  £150 (inc delivery via UK Special Delivery)

The hardest one to find, ive seen this sell via eBay in the past five years many many times over £200+

 

1997 Royal Mint British Britannia 10th Anniversary Chariot £2 Two Pound Silver Proof 1oz Coin

 

• Issuing Country: United Kingdom
• Metal: Solid Fine .958 Silver
• Weight: 32.454 Grams / Diameter: 40.00mm
• Quality: Silver Proof
• Issue Limit: 4,173 Worldwide

 

Presented:

Original Royal Mint Box Encapsulated with it's Certificate of Authenticity

 

In 1997 for the first time ever, the Royal Mint is issuing Britannia £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coins each weighing one ounce of pure Silver to commemorate the tercentenary of the introduction of the Britannia Silver Hallmarking Standard and the 10th Anniversary of the first Gold Britannia of 1987.

The Britannia Silver Standard was first introduced 300 years ago to protect coins of the Realm, produced in sterling (.925) silver, from being melted down into plate. To discourage the practice, a Statute was passed raising the standard for wrought plate to .958 silver. Appropriately, the hallmark, attesting to the fine silver content, is the recognisable seated figure of Britannia.

Marking the appearance of the new issues, an impressive celebratory reverse design has been created.  Sculptor Philip Nathan, whose design for the gold Britannia's introduced in 1987 has been greatly admired, was asked to develop one of his original drawings further.

 

This drawing he successfully, transformed into a beautiful plaster model approved by the Royal Mint Advisory Committee and it now graces the reverse of these special coins. The majestic figure of Britannia stands proud and bold in her chariot, being drawn along the seashore by two mighty horses. The obverse of the 1997 Britannia coins feature the elegant portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf.

 

These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

[Paul]

Forgot to mention condition 

 

Coin looks in exceptionally good condition. No visible marks.  

Please study the photos posted above and decide.  Any marks you see are from only reflections or dust.

Original case, original certificate, original box & even the original protective backing paper to sit behind the COA and padded box

[Paul]

bump ! - still available 

 £150 (inc delivery via UK Special Delivery)

[dubme]

hi, will you take £130 for the coin.

thanks,derek.

[Paul]

Thanks for the offer Derek - the price is £150 - no offers im afraid. 

PM me if you are still interested in doing a deal - thanks Paul