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1995 Liberation 50th Anniversary Piedfort £2 Silver Proof 2 Coin Set Box Coa
PSCS-05000
£279.95
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Product Details
Manufacturer:
Royal Mint
Issuing Country:
United Kingdom
Year:
1995
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1953 - 2022)
Collections:
Second World War
Denomination:
£2 x 2
Metal:
Silver
Purity:
.925
Weight:
56.56 Grams Each
Diameter:
38.61mm
Quality:
Silver Proof Piedfort
Issue Limit:
500 Worldwide
Presentation:
Boxed with Certificate
In 1995 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Liberation Piedfort £2 Two Pound Silver Proof 2 Coin Set on behalf of Jersey and Guernsey.
The reverse of the Jersey coin, modelled by Royal Mint engraver Robert Elderton, depicts a dove in flight, carrying an olive branch as a symbol of freedom and peace above the letter 'V' for Victory.Designed by Dutch sculptor and medallist Willem Vis, the reverse of the Guernsey coin symbolises the overwhelming relief and joy of the Islanders at the arrival of their liberators.
The obverse of both coins is the stunning 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.
Piedforts are coins which have been specially struck on thicker than normal blanks.
As their name suggests they are closely associated with France, where from the twelfth century they were apparently issued by the Kings as presentation pieces.
In Britain the practise of striking piedforts is later and less frequent, but medieval and Tudor examples are known.
- Limited Mintage of 500 Worldwide
- Piedfort Double the Thickness and Weight of its Standard Counterpart
- Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
- Celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands,
- Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
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