First produced in 1820, the two-pound British Gold Coin, also know as a 'double sovereign' has been produced only occasionally before 1980 when the Royal Mint began annual production. This coin, which is a double sovereign, was originally issued as part of the 1911 Coronation Long proof set (£5 to Maundy Penny).King George V's portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, and Benedetto Pistrucci's portrayal of St George and the dragon is depicted on the reverse.
You can see this particular example has been 'slabbed' and is Graded NGC PF64.
The gold proof two pound piece weighs 15.98 grams and is made of solid 22 carat gold.
Only 2,812 gold proof two pounds pieces were minted in 1911.
Mintage: 2,812 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1911. See Coins and Events of 1911
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Category: Gold 2 Pound Coins. See more Gold 2 Pound Coins coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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