2017 Great Britain An Enduring Romance with Jane Austen Piedfort Silver Gilt Proof £2 Coin NGC PF69 UC Exclusive Big Ben Label

Why should you choose this 2017 Great Britain An Enduring Romance with Jane Austen Piedfort Silver Gilt Proof £2 Coin to your collection?

Struck by the Royal British Mint in 2017 this coin celebrates the iconic British author Jane Austin, a writer known for her romances which boast the works of Pride and Prejudice, Emma and Persuasion. The Royal British Mint has decided to honor this iconic early British author by creating a Regency-era portrait of Jane Austin with selective gold-plating and struck with a double thickness, adding to its overall visual impact.

Featuring a Regency-era coin design

Appearing on the obverse is Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II the fifth successive effigy of the Queen to be introduced by the Royal British Mint.

The portrait on the reverse has been approved by a Jane Austin Academic, Professor John Mullan and features a Regency-era portrait of Jane Austin.

Graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo by NGC

This coin was graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and attained the grade of Proof 69 Ultra Cameo. This grade is used to describe a coin that is well-struck, visually appealing and without any notable defects or blemishes.

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