© The Royal Mint, 2012
© The Royal Mint, 2012
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
2012 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 | 2012 |
| 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#101935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Reworked, stylized image of St. George slaying the dragon.
Lettering:
2012
PJD
Engraver: Paul Day
Edge
Milled
Comment
Struck to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen. The proof strike was issued in a 5-coin sovereign set (956 sales, issue limit 999), in a 4-coin set (605 sales), in a premium 3-coin set (335 sales, issue limit 750) and to commemorate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee on 2nd June, a 3-coin Strike on the Day set was issued, containing a Double Sovereign, Sovereign and Half Sovereign all struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (119 sales), and a 2-coin set with the Golden Jubilee £5 (60 sales)© The Royal Mint, 2012
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee) 2012 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 15.98 g is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary on the throne, known as her Diamond Jubilee. The coin's design features a unique double portrait of the Queen, with her younger self on the left and her current self on the right, symbolizing her six decades as monarch. The coin's obverse side bears the traditional effigy of the Queen, while the reverse side features a design by sculptor John Bergdahl that includes the Queen's cypher, the years of her reign, and the coin's denomination. The coin was issued in a limited edition of 2,500 pieces and is considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1956 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Diamond Jubilee) 2012 coin.
