Rare 1983 2p coin sells for £700 at auction due to subtle error

A rare 1983 2p coin with a subtle error has sold for £700 at an auction in Wiltshire. This price is significantly higher than the typical value of £5 to £10 for standard coins from the same collection. The error likely occurred due to an outdated die used in production. Only a small number of the "Great British Coin Collection" sets from 1983 contain this rare coin, making it highly sought after by collectors. Experts advise checking old coin collections for this specific set, as it could be valuable. Other rare coins, like the "lines over face" 50p, have also fetched high prices at auction.