2 Pounds — Marconi – centenary of the first transatlantic radio transmission
2001 · United Kingdom · KM# 1014
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| Grade | Briljant |
|---|---|
| Strike | BU |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Metal | Tobimetallisk: nikkelmessing ytterring, kobbernikkel kjerne |
| Edge | Riflet, med skriftrand: MARCONI 1901 ··· WIRELESS BRIDGES THE ATLANTIC··· |
| Commemorative | Yes |
| Catalogue number | KM# 1014 · verification source |
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. The engraver's initials IRB appear below the portrait.
Inscription: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF · | IRB
Reverse
A symbolic representation of Marconi's successful transatlantic wireless transmission of 1901, with radiating waves and the date rendered as 20/01.
Inscription: 20/01 | r.e. | TWO POUNDS
Part of the set «United Kingdom Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Collection 2001»
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