Mary Rose £2 2011 – Circulated Coin

Mary Rose £2 2011 – Circulated Coin

The Mary Rose £2 2011 features a striking design by John Bergdahl showcasing the famous Tudor warship in her prime. This commemorative piece displays the distinctive banners and streamers that made Tudor vessels instantly recognizable. The coin beautifully depicts the carrack profile with high ‘castles’ fore and aft, alongside an impressive array of heavy guns.

Design Details

The reverse design clearly illustrates the gradually narrowing width of the decks, a feature engineered to improve ship stability and deter boarding attempts. This commemorative piece honors one of Britain’s most significant historical vessels with the edge inscription reading “YOUR NOBLEST SHIPPE 1511.”

Circulation Condition

As a circulated coin, this piece has been in public circulation and will show signs of normal wear and handling consistent with its age and circulation history. These marks are part of the coin’s character and history. The condition is typical for a circulated example of this issue.

Specifications

• Issue Year: 2011
• Diameter: 28.4mm
• Weight: 12.0g
• Thickness: 2.5mm
• Composition: Outer: Nickel-brass (76% copper, 4% nickel, 20% zinc), Inner: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse Designer: John Bergdahl
• Edge: Milled
• Edge Inscription: YOUR NOBLEST SHIPPE 1511
• Mintage: 1,040,000

Produced by The Royal Mint, this Mary Rose £2 2011 represents an important piece of British maritime history, commemorating 500 years since the commissioning of this historic vessel.