Two Pounds History
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.

Jean Baptiste Merlen
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.
The reverse is the very familiar St George and dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Specifications

Diameter, Millimetres	28.40
Weight, Grams	15.98
Alloy (Carats)	22
Fineness (Millesimal)	916.6
Actual Gold Content (Grams)	14.63
Actual Gold Content (Troy Ounces)	0.4707

Notes on Table
Weight = gross weight in grams.
*AGW = Actual intrinsic gold weight in troy ounces.

Price & Availability
All prices on our websites are subject to fluctuation and availability. Please check before ordering.

Date	Version	Mintage	Available	Grade	Price £	Price $
1823 Gold Two Pound	Proof	Not Known	Wanted	FDC	£Ask	$Ask
1823 Gold Two Pound	Ordinary	Not Known	Sold	Almost Uncirculated	£Ask	$Ask
1823 Gold Two Pound	Ordinary	Not Known	Yes	gEF	£3,250	Ask

More Information
More information about British gold sets is available on our British Gold Sets Information page.

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Postage & Packing
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