Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Catalogue

Lot 341: 1998 UK Silver Proof Piedfort Two-Pound Coin

This auction ended on May 20, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £50

A 1998 United Kingdom Silver Proof Piedfort Two-Pound coin issued by the Royal Mint. This specimen features the Technological Development reverse design and is struck in bimetallic format, consisting of a .925 sterling silver core within a .925 sterling silver outer ring that has been gold-plated (gilt). As a piedfort issue, the coin is double the thickness and weight of a standard circulating two-pound coin. The item is struck to a proof finish with frosted design elements and mirrored fields. It is housed in a clear protective plastic capsule and presented in its original Royal Mint black leatherette case with a white satin-lined interior and a certificate of authenticity.
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 24.00 g.