2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Saint George and the Dragon) 2017 front 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Saint George and the Dragon) 2017 back
2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Saint George and the Dragon) 2017 photo
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2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Saint George and the Dragon

2017 year
Gold (.916) 15.97 g 28.40 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
2 Sovereigns 2 GIP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
15.97 g
Diameter
28.40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#408394
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St George, atop his destrier, has a raised lancet, just in the act of striking it down to kill the dragon below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
AP

Translation: Shame be to him who thinks evil of it

Designer: Angela Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in set of 5 coins (photo from Chards Coins and Bullion Dealer):

 

 

 

An iconic design remastered. In 1817 the Italian sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci created his masterpiece ‘Saint George and the Dragon’ design for the UK Sovereign. An instant classic, the design has appeared on gold coins issued almost every year since then. Today, to honour the 200th Anniversary of her great-great-great great uncle Benedetto’s iconic design, Angela Pistrucci has crafted a modern interpretation exclusively for the Government of Gibraltar and the London Mint Office. An accomplished artist and sculptor in her own right, Angela has spent two years perfecting the design, and we believe it is one of the most stunning coins we have ever produced.

Interesting fact

The 2017 Gibraltar 2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Saint George and the Dragon) coin is made of 22-karat gold, which is 91.6% gold, and has a weight of 15.97 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  999 - - - - - -

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