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A piedfort is an unusually thick coin, often exactly twice the normal weight and thickness of other coins of the same diameter and pattern. Piedforts are not normally circulated, and are only struck for presentation purposes by mint officials (such as patterns), or for collectors, dignitaries, and other VIPs.
The Royal Mint has launched (24th January 2022) a dynamic and ambitious new numismatic collector series that focuses on the 1,000-year-old kingdom and the sovereigns who have played a pivotal role in shaping the realm. Some of the most legendary monarchs have worn the English or British crown and the newly launched “British Monarchs Collection” uniquely celebrates these iconic kings and queens by providing a numismatic snapshot of their reign and chapters of history they represent. This five-year series features 21 monarchs in total, including iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanoverian and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
This release explores the life and reign of George II and is the latest release for the House of Hanover.
Obverse
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Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck. •CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•10 POUNDS•2023 |
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Reverse
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Depicts the young laureate coinage portrait of George II that was originally designed by John Croker and first appeared on a five-guinea piece. The portrait is surrounded by the inscription GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA (George II by the Grace of God). GEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA· |
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10 Pounds
Ten Ounce Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
British Monarchs Collection
George II
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British Monarchs Collection
George II