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1823 Gold £2 Double Sovereign Coin EF - George IV
For King George IV in 1823, a gold two pound coin was issued in sufficient quantities for circulation as for sale here, as well as a rare proof version.
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For King George IV in 1823, a gold two pound coin was issued in sufficient quantities for circulation as for sale here, as well as a rare proof version.
For a brief history of British gold double sovereigns, and other two pound gold coins, please refer to our Two Pounds Information page.
Only in 1823, 1887, 1893, and 1902 were ordinary circulation types issued in addition to proof versions.
The 1823 two pound piece is the only gold two pounds with George IV on the obverse.
Edge engraved in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI IV
Please get in touch on 01253 343081 for a price and to check availability of other £2 coins or George VI coins which we have in stock but currently not advertised online.
Guarantee - All our coins are guaranteed genuine, and we try to grade reasonably conservatively. For customers ordering by post, we want you to be delighted when you receive your coin. We thrive on repeat business and recommendation.
Obverse
The designer and engraver of the obverse of this £2 was Jean Baptiste Merlen, whose initials J.B.M. appear under the truncation of the neck of George the IV.
Reverse
W.W.P. on the ground for Mint Master William Wellesley Pole, date in exergue. The initials B.P. lie below the ground on the right.
The reverse is the very familiar St George and dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci.
Key Information
| Product ID | 4912 |
| Stock Status | Out of Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight/Size | Double |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.4708 |
| Fineness/Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
| Date | 1823 |
| Obverse Designer | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Issuing Monarch | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Delivery Option | Est. Delivery Time |
|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | 2-3 working days |
| Special Delivery | Next day (1 working day) |
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