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2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Saint George
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Reference(s) | KM# 1990 |
| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, rendered in high relief with fine detail to the crown and facial features, after the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf. The truncation of the bust is visible at the lower portion of the field. The circular legend reads ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REGINA GIBRALTAR, flanked by the engraver's initials RDM and the date 2019 at the base of the design. |
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| Reverse description | Saint George on horseback, depicted in vigorous dynamic pose as he charges to the right, slaying a dragon beneath the horse's hooves with a raised lance. The composition is rendered in bold high relief with strong sculptural detailing to the armour, horse, and writhing dragon. The motto of the Order of the Garter, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, arcs around the upper portion of the field, with the initials AP appearing to the right. The reeded border frames the design cleanly. |
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| Reverse lettering | HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE AP |
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