© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Butler effigy
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#79905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2016 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday with a limited release effigy by James Butler MBE RA, only for 2016. This double sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (573 sales) and in a premium 3-coin set (348 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Jody Clark, which was first introduced in 2016 and is known as the "Butler effigy" due to its resemblance to the Queen's appearance on the coinage of her predecessor, King George II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Butler effigy) 2016 coin.
