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2 Sovereigns – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Series: Sovereign series

Context

Years: 1980–1983

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 25,000

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 15.98 g

Gold weight: 14.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #923

Numista: #13362

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.75

Bullion value: $2303.71

Inflation-adjusted value: 12.93 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation:

Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Inscription:

1983 B.P

Script: Latin

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1980	—	10,000	Proof
1982	—	2,500	Proof
1983	—	12,500	Proof

Series: Sovereign series