© The Royal Mint, 1985
© The Royal Mint, 1985
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1985-1996 |
| Value | 2 Sovereigns 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1985 B.P
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1985 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (5,849 sales, issue limit 12,500).© The Royal Mint, 1985
The 1987 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (12,500 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (1,801 sales, issue limit 2,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1987
The 1988 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (11,192 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (1,551 sales, issue limit 2,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1988
The 1990 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,721 sales, issue limit 2,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,937 sales, issue limit 7,500) and as individual pieces (716 sales, issue limit 2,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1990
The 1991 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,336 sales, issue limit 1,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,152 sales, issue limit 2,500) and as individual pieces (612 sales, issue limit 1,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1991
The 1992 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,165 sales, issue limit 1,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (967 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (476 sales, issue limit 500).
© The Royal Mint, 1992
The 1993 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set with special Pistrucci medal (1,078 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (663 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (414 sales, issue limit 500).
© The Royal Mint, 1993
The 1996 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (742 sales, issue limit 1,250) and a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set, (868 sales, issue limit 1,250).
© The Royal Mint, 1996
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, and its design features a unique portrait of the Queen, created by sculptor Raphael Maklouf, which was only used on this specific coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5849 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 14301 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 12743 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 4374 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 3108 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 2608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 2155 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 1610 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1996 coin.
