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Victoria 1887 Two-Pounds, Golden Jubilee, Dyer dies 2b/2 variety

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Two Pounds, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. initials on truncation, vertical die flaw on eye, some stops in legend doubled, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, some stops doubled, rev. St George and dragon right, smaller date in exergue, tiny B.P. to upper right of exergue, weight 16.01g (Dyer 2b/2; Hill T25; DISH C206; S.3865). Toned, light surface marks, good very fine to almost extremely fine.

Calendar year mintage of 91,345.

The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God," on obverse and as "Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith" on the reverse.

The 1887 gold Two Pounds was only the second currency piece ever produced, with the previous being that dated 1823 in the reign of George IV; and was minted to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Victoria's reign. See new Sovereign Rarities publication 1887 Jubilee Head Two Pound Pieces of Queen Victoria by David Iverson for further information, available on request from Sovereign Rarities as of July 2021.

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