2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien; Silver Proof obverse
Obverse
2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien; Silver Proof reverse
Reverse
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2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien Silver Proof (2023)

CountryUK Year2023 Denom2 Pounds Mintage5,087 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt £14.30
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2023
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage5,087
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight12.000g · 0.3569 t oz
Diameter28.4mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.

Reverse

Tolkien's monogram surrounded by inscription.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.3569
Melt value £14.30
Premium over melt £72.51

Silver Proof £2 market value

£86.81
Median of 13 verified PR-70 sales, the grade that sells most often. 16 sales across 3 grades.
Grade range £34 – £170
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Last sale 2 months ago View price history →

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Silver Proof £2 price history

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Silver Proof £2 value by grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records
Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-70 £86.81 🔒 £86.81 – £33.97 – £105.68 0 13 23-02-2025
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PR-65 £208.70 🔒 eBay £170.39 (2) – £132.08 – £208.70 2 2 05-02-2026
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PR-68 £34.20 🔒 eBay £34.20 (1) – £34.20 – £34.20 1 1 10-09-2026
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About the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Silver Proof

The 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Silver Proof is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 12g and measures 28.4mm across. Reverse design: Tolkien's monogram surrounded by inscription.

5,087 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Silver Proof worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Silver Proof run from £34.20 to £170 across 3 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £14.30 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?

This is a collector version of the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien, not the coin found in change. It is struck in 92.5% silver rather than nickel.

How do I identify the 2023 2 Pounds - Charles III JRR Tolkien – Silver Proof?

Check the weight 12g and diameter 28.4mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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