Trevithick Steam Locomotive *2004* £2 Coin - Collectable Original British Coin

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Trevithick *2004* Steam Locomotive - Two Pound Coin
  • Trevithick *2004* Steam Locomotive - Two Pound Coin
  • Trevithick *2004* Steam Locomotive - Two Pound Coin

  • Trevithick Steam Locomotive *2004* £2 Coin - Collectable Original British Coin

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“Circulated coins good grade”

Trevithick 2004 Steam Locomotive Two Pound Coin.


Richard Trevithick, born 1771 to 1833.
 
He was a British inventor and mining engineer from the county of Cornwall. He was an early pioneer of steam-powered road and rail transport and was responsible for the first high-pressure steam engine.
 
Building the first full-scale working railway steam locomotive in 1804 and Trevithick's unnamed steam locomotive hauled a train along the tramway of the Penydarren Ironworks, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

Features the 200th Anniversary of that first steam locomotive which the two pound coin celebrates this achievement. The coin shows a steam locomotive engine with the words 'TWO POUNDS' above and inside a cog wheel, the words 'R.TREVITHICK 1804 INVENTION INDUSTRY PROGRESS 2004'.
 
Royal Mint
 
Milled Edge

Designer Robert Lowe.

Mintage: 5,004,500
 
Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer:Nickel-brass
 
Weight 12g
 
Size 28.40mm

 Please be aware that the image used used is a stock photo. All two pound coins are in circulated condition unless stated otherwise. Your coin may differ slightly from the one used in the image, however please rest assured that no unworthy coins will be sent out.

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