The first British Two Pound coin was issued in 1820.
Perhaps you refer to the British 2007 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (QE II)(Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade in the British Empire - 1807-2007).
A British 1823 Two Pound coin (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5,000 GBP. A British 1823 Two Pound coin (Proof FDC - no JBM below truncation), is extremely rare. A British 1823 Two Pound coin (large bare head - inscribed edge), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £700 to £1,350 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A British 1887 22 carat gold Two Pound coin (Double-Sovereign)(Victoria)(Jubilee bust), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £700 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £300 to £500 GBP.
A British 1887 22 carat gold Two Pound coin (Double-Sovereign)(Victoria)(Jubilee bust)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,250 GBP.
A British 1887 22 carat gold Two Pound coin (Double-Sovereign)(Victoria)(Jubilee bust)(Proof FDC - no BP in exergue) is considered extremely rare.
A British 1887 22 carat gold Two Pound coin (Double-Sovereign)(Victoria)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S) is considered extremely rare.
WARNING - There have been recent forgeries of these coins.
The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A British 1823 22 carat gold Two Pound coin (Double Sovereign)(George IV)(inscribed edge), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £750 to £1,450 GBP.
A British 1823 22 carat gold Two Pound coin (Double Sovereign)(George IV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5,500 GBP.
A British 1823 22 carat Two Pound coin (Double Sovereign)(George IV)(Proof FDC)(no JBM below truncation) is considered to be extremely rare.
NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.
The values quoted are the best available, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The Pound as a denomination of British coinage, did not come into use until 1816.
The Sovereign (with a face value of One Pound) was no reintroduced into the currency until 1817.
The closest coin to a One Pound coin in 1800 was the Guinea (of 21 Shillings) and the last of those were minted in 1799.
British Two Pound coins were not minted until 1820.
The first British Two Pound coins were minted in 1820.
Such a coin does not exist. The British One Pound coin was first issued in 1983.
There was no 1811 British Sovereign or One Pound coin minted.
There was no British 1901 Two Pound or Double Sovereign coin produced.
There were no British Two Pound coins minted from 1888 to 1892 inclusive.
There was no 1977 British One Pound coin minted. The first general circulation One Pound coins was minted in 1983.
There was no 1891 British Two Pound coin issued.
Therre were no 1821 British Double Sovereign or Two Pound coins minted.
There was no 1886 British Two Pound coin minted. During the reign of Queen Victoria, they were only minted in 1887 and 1893.
The first gold Fifty Pound coin issued by the Royal Mint was in 1987.
The Pound or Sovereign was not introduced into the British system of currency until 1817 when it replaced the Guinea, and the first Two Pound coin (Double Sovereigns) was minted in 1820.
The Royal Mint produced no British Five Pound coins from 1938 to 1979 inclusive.
There were 20 shillings in one pound. It was replaced by the 5p coin.