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|
Specifications |
| Issued |
2008 |
| Diameter |
28.4mm |
| Weight |
12g |
| Composition |
Outer: nickel-brass 76%
copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc |
| Composition |
Inner: Cupro-nickel 75%
copper, 25% nickel |
| Obverse |
Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Reverse |
Thomas Docherty |
| Edge |
Milled |
| Inscription |
The 4th Olympiad London |
| Mintage |
910,000 |
|
|
| B.U pack |
 |
| £7.95 |
| 2008 |
| Product code |
| UKLGCBU |
| Sold |
29,594 |
|
|
Design
details:
The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens in 1896, the vision of
Baron Pierre de Coubertin. His dream was to bring together people of the
world in a spirit of friendly competition where leading athletes could
strive for victory and personal excellence. Since then, the Olympic Games
have become the greatest festival of sport in the world. The first time
they were held in London was in 1908 at the purpose-built stadium in White
City and to celebrate the centenary of those Games The Royal Mint struck a
commemorative £2 coin. Designed by Royal Mint engraver, Thomas T Docherty,
the £2 coin featured a running track, an image that is strongly associated
with the Olympic Games. The anniversary date of 1908 is positioned within
the track, with the words LONDON OLYMPIC CENTENARY encircling the design.
The incuse edge inscription, THE 4TH OLYMPIAD LONDON, completes the
design.
text source and credit the Royal Mint |