Sovereign Rarities Ltd
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g Victoria (1837-1901), gold Two Pounds, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. initials on truncation, legend surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. St George and dragon right, smaller date in exergue, small B.P to upper right of exergue, weight 15.97g (Dyer 2c/3a; cf.Schneider 654; S.3865). Tone, rim bruise on reverse, almost extremely fine.
Calendar year mintage of 91,345.
The 1887 gold Two Pounds was only the second currency piece ever produced, with the previous being that dated 1823 in the reign of George IV; and was minted to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Victoria's reign. There was a detailed article "Two-Pound Pieces of 1887" by Dyer and Lubbock in "Numismatics: Witness to History - Essays to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the I.A.P.N." published 1986.
g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.
Calendar year mintage of 91,345.
The 1887 gold Two Pounds was only the second currency piece ever produced, with the previous being that dated 1823 in the reign of George IV; and was minted to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Victoria's reign. There was a detailed article "Two-Pound Pieces of 1887" by Dyer and Lubbock in "Numismatics: Witness to History - Essays to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the I.A.P.N." published 1986.
g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.