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1893 Great Britain Victoria Veil Head Two Pounds Gold Coin
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$5,776.97
Mint:
Royal Mint
Monarch:
Queen VIctoria
Denomination:
2 GBP
Design:
St George on Horseback
Grade:
Uncirculated
Country:
United Kingdom
Designer:
Thomas Brock/Benedetto Pistrucci
Composition:
Gold
Weight (grams):
14.64
Weight (troy/oz):
0.4708
Purity (%):
0.9167
Diameter (mm):
22.05
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Product Description:
This scarce 2 pound gold sovereign, also known as a double sovereign, was produced for one year only. Only 52,000 were ever minted, making it a sought after gold coin. It features the last ever portrait of Queen Victoria.
The legend reads, translated from Latin: Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India
Obverse: design depicts Victoria older veiled head left.
Reverse: design depicts St George slaying the dragon.