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It is quite possible. These coins are a target for forgers.
The 1893 Two Pound (Double Sovereign) coin should show the "Old veiled bust" of Queen Victoria on the obverse and St. George slaying the dragon on the reverse.
The inscription should read -
"VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP"
The coin is made from 22 carat gold and should weigh 16 grams and be 28.4 mm in diameter.
If in doubt, take your coin to a reputable coin dealer for examination.
What else can I help you with?
What is the value of an 1893 British Five Pound silver coin?
There was no British 1888 Five Pound coin minted. The Five Pound coin with the Jubilee portrait of the Queen was only minted for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year of 1887. During her reign the only other dates, with different designs, were 1839 and 1893. A number of forgeries dated 1888 are known.
What is the value of an 1886 British Two Pound coin?
There was no 1886 British Two Pound coin minted. During the reign of Queen Victoria, they were only minted in 1887 and 1893.
Are there 3 pound British coins?
There is a one pound coin and a two pound coin but not a three pound coin.
What shape is a pound coin?
The British One Pound coin is round.
What is the value of a 1969 British One Pound coin?
Such a coin does not exist. The British One Pound coin was first issued in 1983.
What is the value of an 1811 British One Pound coin?
There was no 1811 British Sovereign or One Pound coin minted.
What is the value of a 1977 British One Pound coin?
There was no 1977 British One Pound coin minted. The first general circulation One Pound coins was minted in 1983.
What is the value of a 1901 British Two Pound coin?
There was no British 1901 Two Pound or Double Sovereign coin produced.
Will there be a British Five Pound coin?
There has been a British Five Pound coin on and off since 1817. The British decimal Five Pound gold bullion coin was first issued in 1980 and the Five Pound "Crown" coin was first issued in 1990. The current British Five Pound "Crown" coin is intended to be a non-circulating legal tender commemorative coin. The Royal Mint has no current plans to produce a general circulation Five Pound coin in the foreseeable future.
Where was 1983 one pound coin used?
The 1983 One Pound coin was the year of first issue for the British One Pound coin which replaced the One Pound note. The British One Pound coin is legal tender anywhere in the United Kingdom and some of its dependencies.
When was the British One Pound coin invented?
The British decimal One Pound (nickel brass) coin was first issued in 1983. A gold One Pound coin was issued from about 1489 until 1604.
What are the increments for British money?
Currently, British general circulation currency comes in the following denominations - 1 Penny coin 2 Pence coin 5 Pence coin 10 Pence coin 20 Pence coin 50 Pence coin 1 Pound coin 2 Pound coin 5 Pound note 10 Pound note 20 Pound note 50 Pound note
