Great Britain Gold Two Pounds "Gunpowder Plot" 2005 KM# 1052b

UK Two Pounds Gunpowder Plot 2005 Proof KM# 1052b ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF coin obverse
UK Two Pounds Gunpowder Plot 2005 Proof KM# 1052b 1605 * 2005 TWO POUNDS coin reverse

Obverse
The fourth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank Broadley. His initials IRB are located below the Queen's portrait.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF

Reverse
The mace, crosier and sword, allude to the survival under threat of the British establishment. The circular arrangement in which they are shown is also suggestive of a Catherine Wheel, and the surrounding stars are a further reference to fireworks.
Lettering: 1605 * 2005 TWO POUNDS

Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Krause catalog
KM# 1052b
Weight
16 g.
Diameter
28.4 mm.
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Edge
Lettered
REMEMBER REMEMBER FIFTH OF NOVEMBER
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Year
Mintage
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Prices per year/grade
2005 Proof
Mintage 1,500
Value
PRF65: $1.3K
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