The Double Sovereign is an iconic British gold coin with a face value of two pounds sterling, struck in the great tradition of the Sovereign, whose origins date back to 1817. The 2026 vintage bears the second official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, sculpted by Martin Jennings and placed on the obverse in keeping with British custom: the crowned bust facing left, in contrast with his predecessor, in line with the centuries-old tradition of alternating orientation between successive monarchs.
The reverse features the celebrated composition of Saint George slaying the dragon, engraved by the Italian master Benedetto Pistrucci in 1817 and widely regarded as one of the undisputed masterpieces of world numismatics — a symbol of strength, courage and endurance. Struck by The Royal Mint in 22 carat gold (916.7/1000), the historic fineness of the Sovereign for over two centuries, this coin combines exacting craftsmanship with an unrivalled heritage.
With a gross weight of approximately 15.98 g for 14.62 g of fine gold and a diameter of 28.40 mm, the Double Sovereign offers an imposing format, particularly sought after by seasoned collectors and investors looking to hold a larger module while retaining the international liquidity that defines the Sovereign series. Rarer in circulation than the standard Sovereign, it is a piece of choice for diversifying a precious metals portfolio and owning a living fragment of British monetary history.
Delivered in its original Royal Mint blister for maximum protection.
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