| Coin | Silver Two Ounces 2022 City Views - Rome |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The two ounce (2 oz) silver coins are denominated as Five Pounds (£5).
The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.
This design is the second release in the City Views series and features Rome, the capital of Italy (earlier - of the Papal States and of the Roman Empire).
The Mint says about it:
Our series dedicated to City Views continues its journey around the world with Rome. The coin’s reverse design is based on the engraving "Aspect général de Rome" by Jacques Alphonse Testard, which has been skilfully recreated in miniature. Showing the city as seen from atop the Janiculum Hill in the nineteenth century, it beautifully captures the panoramic sweep of one of the world’s most iconic skylines. |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2022 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.
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The reverse design shows a 19th century view of Rome, with Saint Peter's cathedral on the left and the Tiber river and Castel Sant'Angelo on the right. Behind, the agricultural fields which are now part of Rome's central districts.
Around above, the inscription ROME. |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition 1,000. Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,006.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK22CVR2S
Release date: 27 October 2022.
Release price: £190.00 |
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| See also |
Coins in the City Views collection include:
- 1 kg Gold, City Views - London, 2022
- 5 oz Gold, City Views - London, 2022
- 2 oz Gold, City Views - London, 2022
- 1 oz Gold, City Views - London, 2022
- 1 kg Silver, City Views - London, 2022
- 5 oz Silver, City Views - London, 2022
- 2 oz Silver, City Views - London, 2022
- 1 oz Silver, City Views - London, 2022
- 1 kg Gold, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 5 oz Gold, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 2 oz Gold, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 1 oz Gold, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 5 oz Silver, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 2 oz Silver, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 1 oz Silver, City Views - Rome, 2022
- 5 oz Gold, City Views - Paris, 2024
- 2 oz Gold, City Views - Paris, 2024
- 1 oz Gold, City Views - Paris, 2024
- 5 oz Silver, City Views - Paris, 2024
- 2 oz Silver, City Views - Paris, 2024
- 1 oz Silver, City Views - Paris, 2024
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