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You are bidding on the total lot which includes 1 of the following item: British Gold Proof Double Sovereign Coin (1980-2014 Random Year)
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The double sovereign was first struck in 1485 during the rule of Henry VII. It is double in size and face value to that of sovereign and therefore was not used in circulation. It was mainly created for presentations. Many even feel that it was probably intended as a treble sovereign. The modern double sovereigns were introduced in 1820 when it was struck for George III. The coins were later on struck in 1823-1826 1831 1887 1893 1902 1911 1937 and 1953. From 1980 till present they were almost struck every year. These British Gold Sovereign coins are made of 22 Carat Gold. They are checked for size and weight during the annual Trial of the Pyx.
Coin Features:

Contains .4708 Troy Ounce of .9167 fine gold.
Proof and in Perfect or Near Perfect Condition.
Each sovereign coin will be shipped in protective plastic flips. Larger quantity will be shipped in protective plastic tubes.
Obverse: Features a leftward facing beautiful bust portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing crown a design by Raphael David Maklouf. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II " "DEI.GRA.REG.F.D" Translation: “Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith.”
Reverse: Design on the reverse varies based on year of issue.
Minted at the British Royal Mint.
Dates will be chosen randomly based on availability.

Under King Henry VII rule the first double gold sovereign coin was struck in 1485. Due to its large size and weight it was not practical to use it for. It was only used for presentation purposes. Many feel that it was intended to be a treble sovereign. This double sovereign was also struck during the rule of Edward VI in 1553 however was not used for circulation.
The modern gold double sovereigns were minted only in 1820 and they were also known as two pound gold coins. The design is similar to that of modern sovereigns. The obverse of the coin features the reigning monarch’s bust portrait for a particular period and the reverse usually features the iconic design by the Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci of St. George mounted on horseback slaying a dragon. The 1820 coins were only proof pattern coins.
In 1823 an ordinary version for circulation was also struck and was a popular coin. A proof only version which was not intended for circulation was minted in 1826 for George IV as part of the coronation proof set. In 1831 a proof­-only version was struck for King William IV.
All of these above dated coins are very rare.
No double sovereign coins were struck bearing Queen Victoria young head design. However on occasion of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebration. The Jubilee Head double gold sovereign coins were produced in both versions; the proof­-only version and for the second time was struck in the normal circulation version.
Again in 1893 to mark the change to the Old Head coin issues the Old Head double sovereign coins were struck in proof version as well as for normal circulation version.
In 1902 both proof and circulation versions were minted for King Edward VII. A small quantity of proof versions were minted at Sydney Mint which are very rare. After this the future issues were not used for circulation.
To mark King George V’s coronation in 1911 double sovereign proof coin sets were issued. Double sovereign pattern coinage only was issued for King Edward VIII. No British coins bearing his portrait were issued not even for collectors.
In 1937 to mark King George VI’s coronation double gold sovereign proof set coins were issued.
In 1953 to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation proof sets coins were issued but contained denominations from the crown down to farthing. Although gold coin specimens were produced none were issued even for collectors.
In 1971 a department was created at Royal Mint which produced packaged and marketed coins for collectors. In 1980 once again two pound double sovereign production was started and since then it is produced almost every year often only in proof versions.
Most of the double sovereign coins have limited mintage and they are very rare. Their rarity age design content and historical significance have made them a desirable coin for collectors as well as investors.
Bidhaus is pleased to offer you these British Gold Double Sovereign Coin (Random Year) at one of the most competitive prices in the industry.
Feel free to browse our vast collection of British Gold Coins today to become a proud owner of an inseparable part of British coinage history. Contact us at 800­-852­-6884 if you have any questions in regards to British Double Sovereign coins.

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