2005 Britannia £2 Silver Bullion 1oz Coin PCGS MS68
In 2005 the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Britannia £2 Two Pound Silver Coin struck in solid .958 Silver weighing one ounce of pure Silver and has been Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as MS68.
Britannia first appeared as a provincial figure on a Roman imperial coin of Emperor Hadrian (117-138AD). She did not feature on English coins until the issue of copper halfpennies and farthings by Charles II in 1672 but, since that time, has graced the coinage of every British monarch.
Britannia was, therefore, a natural choice for the new gold coins of 1987 - coins that also took her name.
Created by the award-winning sculptor Philip Nathan, the design shows Britannia in a traditional pose. Seated atop a craggy rock, looking out to sea, with her robes blowing in the wind, in her right hand Britannia holds a shield, emphasizing her protection of the British Isles. The laurel bush in front of her symbolizes her love of peace but her helmet and the trident clasped in her left hand, emphasize that she is not defenseless.
The obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II has been designed by Ian Rank Broadley..
- Limited Mintage of 100,000 Worldwide
- Mark a milestone or great British moment with this year-dated Britannia coin
- Finished to Royal Mint's Bullion Uncirculated Quality
- Struck in Solid Fine .958 Silver Weighing One Ounce of Pure Silver
- Features an original design by acclaimed artist Philip Nathan
- Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as MS68
