2004 Uk £2 Silver Britannia 24k Gold Gilded 1 Oz Carded .958 Editions

This stunning British sterling Silver £2 Britannia has been adorned

with a beautiful layer of 24k pure Gold enhancing it far above the

normal bullion version, in not only beauty but elegant style.

It comes packaged in its Original 1st Day Cover Release.

HISTORY OF THE BRITANNIA

As the Roman Empire expanded,

 subjugated provinces were personified with female figures, in a bid to establish order and create a sense of political unity.

 A warrior seated on rocks with a spear in her hand,

 Britannia first appeared on the coins of the Emperor Hadrian more than 2,000 years ago.

 When the Romans left the shores around 400 AD, Britannia vanished with them,

only to experience a cultural revival during the reign of Elizabeth I.

A return to coinage followed in 1672 as Charles II sought to inspire the British people,

by depicting this stirring symbol on the farthing and halfpenny,

 bolstering his claim to lordship of the seas.

 She’s been a fixture on Britain’s coins ever since.