2004 Royal Mint - First Steam Locomotive £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin In Folder

Celebrating Richard Trevithick's Steam Locomotive: A Landmark in Transportation History

This brilliant uncirculated two-dollar coin commemorates 200 years of Richard Trevithick's groundbreaking steam locomotive and its historic journey on Wales' Merthyr Tydfil Tramroad. This pre-owned coin from The Royal Mint is a must-have for any collector fascinated by transportation innovation.

Features:

• Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley's dignified portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse: Robert Lowe's detailed depiction of Trevithick's 'Pen-y-darren' locomotive, framed by a cogwheel symbolising the Industrial Revolution.
• Edge: Intricate milled edge featuring an incuse railway motif.
• Specifications: Cupro-nickel/nickel brass alloy, 12 grams, 28.40mm diameter, $2 face value.
• Presentation: Offered in its original Royal Mint packaging, a limited edition presentation.

The Story:

In 1804, Trevithick's high-pressure steam engine revolutionised transportation. His locomotive's triumphal hauling of ten tonnes of iron and 70 passengers marked a watershed moment, igniting the age of mass transport. Own a tangible piece of this significant engineering milestone.