© CGB
© CGB
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Bicentenary of Queen Victoria: Great Seal on Horseback
2019 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#303057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Seal of the Queen Victoria: Queen on horse advancing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITIANNARUM REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the bicentenary of Queen Victoria's birth. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts Queen Victoria on horseback, with the Great Seal of the United Kingdom in the background. This design is a nod to Queen Victoria's love of horses and her strong association with the Great Seal, which was used to authenticate official documents during her reign. The coin's design is a unique way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth and highlights the enduring legacy of the British monarchy.
