2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait, Garter type

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year2017
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Sovereigns
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight15.98 g
Dimensions28.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Jody Clark
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#SD11, KM#1427
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II·DEI·GRA·REG·FID·DEF·2017· J.C
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionSt. George slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHONI·SOIT·QUI·MAL·Y·PENSE· BP
(Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2017  - Proof - 1 198
Catalog ID9197392460
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