© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation
2018 year| 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 |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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#127826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with date, engraver's initials and sapphire coronation anniversary privy mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 65 2018 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued to commemorate HM The Queens's sapphire coronation anniversary with a special '65' mint mark.This double sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (849 sales, issue limit 850), in a 4-coin set (299 sales, issue limit 300) and in a premium 3-coin set (432 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation) 2018 coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, and the sapphire theme is a nod to the sapphire jewels that were worn by Queen Elizabeth II during her coronation ceremony in 1953.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1580 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation) 2018 coin.
