£1,250
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022.
Gold 2 Pounds (Double Sovereign), 1989. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 500 years anniversary of the sovereign 1489-1989, this is the first special design issued under Queen Elizabeth II, often held to be the most beautiful coin design during her reign.
Facing full length portrait of Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's Chair as at her coronation, all within beaded border; legend around in Medieval typeface, ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·. Design by Bernard Sindall. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Bernard R. Sindall. Edge milled.
LCGS 97.
Reference: S-SD3 (was 4262); KM-957
Mintage: 14,936.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
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