2016 Shakespeare Comedies Jester £2 Proof Coin in Capsule

Description

The William Shakespeare £2 coins were issued in 2016 to mark the 400th anniversary of his death.

The set of 3 coins include Histories, Comedies and Tragedies as a reference to the genre of plays written by Shakespeare.

The £2 coin design for Shakespeare’s Comedies is inscribed with ALL THE WORLDS A STAGE and shows a jester’s hat and marotte (prop stick or cane with a carved head) design.