2019 Queen Elizabeth II Samuel Pepys Gold Proof £2 - Boxed / Coa

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2019 Queen Elizabeth II Samuel Pepys Gold Proof £2 - Boxed / Coa

Limited edition especially struck proof 350th Anniversary of the last diary entry of Samual Pepys' £2 Pound coin sovereign set in original royal mint issue case with numbered certificate of authenticity (Nb certificate No will not be No1 - image used is official Royal Mint Image) . 
The diary of Samuel Pepys is one of the most important documents in the English Language. Through his daily observations Pepys brings a key period of British history to life.

Beginning in 1660, Pepys mentions the coronation of Charles II, the Great Fire of London, the Black Plague and the Second Dutch War. He also writes about his work in reforming the Royal Navy.

Samuel made his last entry on 31st March 1669, fearing he would lose his sight.

350 years later, the Royal Mint has struck a Two Pound Coin, to celebrate the life and observations of this man- Samuel Pepys.

Just 225 struck in individually cased with numbered certificate of authenticity'  

Metal: inner .916.7 yellow gold
outer: 916.7 red gold
Weight: 15.97 Grams

We endevour to keep all years available, the image is of the coin you will receive some years may not be available due to rarity, if you are interested in the rare examples not on offer here, please contact us

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