You are about to finish your registration. Please check your mailbox (including spam folder). There should be a letter with a confirmation link. Check setting to make sure that your e-mail address is correct.
Send letter againDescription
The Tailor of Gloucester is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, privately printed by the author in 1902, and published in a trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. in October 1903. The story is about a tailor whose work on a waistcoat is finished by the grateful mice he rescues from his cat and was based on a real world incident involving a tailor and his assistants. For years, Potter declared that of all her books it was her personal favourite.
The coin has been finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard. The coin comes in a fold-out case, inspired by Beatrix Potter’s own watercolour illustrations, including more details about the inspiration behind the popular character.
Obverse
|
The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. ·ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2018 |
---|---|
Reverse
|
Depicts one of the helpful little mice from the story, sitting cross-legged on a cotton reel, complete with newspaper and tiny glasses. The image is taken from the first edition cover of The Tailor of Gloucester. THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER |
Edge |
50 Pence
5th portrait
Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tailor of Gloucester
Subscribe series
KM# 1555 Sp# H56
Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tailor of Gloucester
Swap now (1 offer)
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 27.3 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 7 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
|
Related coins
Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit