2 Pounds - Victoria 3rd portrait

€13,220.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1893
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Sovereigns
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight15.98 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Brock
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#786, Sp#3873
Obverse descriptionOlder crowned and veiled bust (`Old Head`) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India)
Reverse descriptionSt George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1893 B.P.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1893  - - 52 200
1893  - Proof - 773
Catalog ID5919843880
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