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2 Pounds - Edward VII

1902 year
Gold (.916) 15.98 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1902
Value
2 Sovereigns
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#13227
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1902
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Comment

The standard weight of a double sovereign was 320/623 troy ounce (246.5 grains). The pure gold content was 226 2/623 grains (14.6448 g).

Note: Proof issues with mint mark S below right rear hoof of horse were struck at Sydney, see

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1902 Edward VII 2 Pound coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King Edward VII, who had recently ascended to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. This coin was also the first to be minted in gold since the 1820s and was produced in limited quantities, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1902  8066 - - - - - -

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