2 Pounds – First steam lokomotive (2004)

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Image source: Hess-Divo eLive Auction 10-2014-2035

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Description obverse

ELIZABETH DEI GRA REG FID DEF around the effigy of Elizabeth II wearing a crown facing right. Below the neck the initials of the engraver

Description reverse

R. TREVITHICK 1804 INVENTION INDUSTRY PROGRESS around the very first steam locomotive

Remarks

Inner circle 22 carat yellow gold; Outer circle 22 carat red gold




Reference

United Kingdom. 2 Pounds (Gold) 2004, The Royal Mint. CoCo GB-2004-0003.

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