2 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait Royal Shield

Name: 2 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2008–2015 Denom2 Pence Mintage241,779,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper plated steel Melt ~£0.07

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2008–2015
Denomination	2 Pence
Face value	2p
Mintage	241,779,000
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Royal Shield Series
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Copper plated steel
Weight	7.120g
Diameter	25.9mm
Thickness	2.05mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Top right section of the Royal Shield of Arms, denomination above. Script: Latin

Copper content

Gross troy oz 0.2289

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £0.07

Premium over melt £1.93

Also issued as

Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Crowned Royal Shield; Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof Royal Shield Gold Proof

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Market Value

£2.14

Volume-weighted average across 6 verified sales in 4 grades.

Grade range £1 – £3

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Market Data by Grade

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	UNC	£2.00 🔒 listed	–	–	£2.00 – £2.00	2	2	14-03-2026
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	BU	£4.50 🔒 listed	–	–	£2.44 – £4.50	2	2	24-03-2026
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	VF	£1.16 🔒 listed	£1.16	–	£1.16 – £1.16	1	1	09-05-2026
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	PR-65	£2.77 🔒 listed	£2.77	–	£2.77 – £2.77	1	1	22-05-2026
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