2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Golden Jubilee) 2002 front 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Golden Jubilee) 2002 back
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Golden Jubilee) 2002 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2002

2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Golden Jubilee

2002 year
Gold (.9167) 15.98 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
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
References
Numista
N#14373
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Crowned Royal shield, wreath surrounds, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2002
TM

Engraver: Timothy Noad

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the HM The Queen's Golden Jubilee, this sovereign was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (sales 3,000, issue limit 3,000) and a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (sales 3,947, issue limit 5,000).

© The Royal Mint, 2002

It has been reported that a number of 3-coin set coins have a thinner edge milling.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2002 Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2 Sovereign coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both a traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a smaller image of her as a young princess, symbolizing her 50 years on the throne.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  6947 - - - - - -

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 (4th portrait; Golden Jubilee) 2002 coin.