2003 Great Britian 1oz Silver Britannia Bust £2 Two-Pound Coin (NGC MS 65 Deep Prooflike)

Grade: NGC MS 65 Deep Prooflike

Denomination: £2 Two Pounds

Year: 2003

Diameter: 38.61 millimeters

Thickness: 3.0 millimeters

Composition: 1 troy oz (Ounce) .999 silver

Edge: Reeded

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Britannia, the female personification of the British Isles, takes her name from an ancient term for Great Britain and has been a popular figure since the 1st century, when she was first depicted on Roman coinage under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. Illustrated as a goddess, Britannia resembles the Roman figure Boudica. Britannia first appeared on British coins in 1672, when she graced the farthing. She was a firm fixture on coins from this point onwards, appearing on pennies issued under every monarch from 1797 until decimalization, when she was chosen to appear on the 50 pence coin until 2008.

Over the years, the image of Britannia has altered slightly, with her maritime links being emphasized by switching her spear to a trident. Britannia is seen as a symbol of British unity, liberty and strength, meaning she resurfaces during particularly challenging times. Like Columbia in the U.S. and Marianne in France, Britannia becomes more prominent in times of war or when national pride is booming.

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