First issue of the Silver Proof Britannia Coin. Scarce now and highly collectable. Britannia has symbolised Britain since the Roman times. She has appeared on the coins of three Roman emperors. The first British coins to bear the copper Halfpennies and Farthings authorised by Charles II in 1672. She has never been absent from the coinage since. The 1997 Britannia Silver proof Coin is struck in 0.958 Silver. Denomination Weight Diameter Silver Content. Coin has been struck to the Highest Proof Standard using highly polished dies and specially selected dies. Presented in original Royal Mint Box with Certificate of authenticity. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “1997 Britannia Fine Silver Proof £2 Two Pounds Coin Royal Mint Box Coa” is in sale since Thursday, August 5, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\British\Proof Sets/Coins\1990s”. The seller is “ukcoincompany” and is located in LONDON. This item can be shipped worldwide.