Legendary: fewer than 100 minted. Sells occasionally: 10 verified sales in the last 12 months.
2 Pounds - Victoria 3rd portrait (1893)
"Old Head double sovereign"
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1893 |
| Denomination | 2 Sovereigns |
| Face value | £2 |
| Mintage | 52,212 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 15.980g · 0.4710 t oz |
| Diameter | 28.4mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Thomas Brock, George William de Saulles |
| Rev. artist | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | Fantasy animal Horse or equine |
Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP
St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
1893 B.P.
2 Pounds - Victoria market value
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| UNC | £2,000.00 🔒 | £2,000.00 (1) | – | £1,100.00 – £3,500.00 | 0 | 7 | 02-06-2024 | |
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| BU | £1,750.00 🔒 | £1,200.00 | – | £1,200.00 – £1,750.00 | 0 | 3 | 17-06-2025 | |
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| EF | £1,500.00 🔒 | £1,500.00 | – | £1,000.00 – £2,600.00 | 2 | 14 | 07-12-2025 | |
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| VF | £2,414.88 🔒 | £1,978.00 | – | £850.00 – £16,960.00 | 3 | 20 | 12-09-2026 | |
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| AU-58 | £1,962.71 🔒 | £1,962.71 (1) | – | £1,962.71 – £1,962.71 | 1 | 1 | 03-08-2026 | |
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| MS-61 | £1,434.29 🔒 | £1,434.29 (1) | – | £1,434.29 – £1,434.29 | 0 | 1 | 16-12-2024 | |
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| MS-62 | £1,358.80 🔒 | £1,679.40 (2) | – | £1,358.80 – £2,000.00 | 0 | 2 | 09-06-2024 | |
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| MS-63 | £2,756.00 🔒 | £2,517.50 (2) | – | £2,279.00 – £2,756.00 | 0 | 2 | 11-10-2025 | |
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| MS-64 | £4,151.88 🔒 | £3,475.94 (2) | – | £2,800.00 – £4,151.88 | 0 | 2 | 16-06-2024 | |
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| PR-62 | £5,284.22 🔒 | £4,642.11 (2) | – | £4,000.00 – £5,284.22 | 0 | 3 | 09-06-2024 | |
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| PR-63 | £5,800.00 🔒 | £5,800.00 (1) | – | £3,800.00 – £5,800.00 | 0 | 2 | 30-09-2025 | |
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| PR-64 | £9,500.00 🔒 | £9,500.00 | – | £6,750.00 – £9,500.00 | 0 | 3 | 26-06-2024 | |
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| PR-65 | £10,568.43 🔒 | £10,568.43 | – | £2,717.60 – £18,020.00 | 3 | 7 | 06-09-2026 | |
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| PR-66 | £14,342.87 🔒 | £14,342.87 (1) | – | £14,342.87 – £15,000.00 | 1 | 2 | 01-09-2026 | |
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About the 1893 2 Pounds - Victoria
The 1893 2 Pounds - Victoria is a circulating 2 sovereigns coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.98g and measures 28.4mm across. Reverse design: St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
52,212 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1893 2 Pounds - Victoria worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1893 2 Pounds - Victoria run from £1,200 to £14,343 across 14 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £1,416 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1893 2 Pounds - Victoria?
Check the weight 15.98g and diameter 28.4mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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