What is the value of an 1800 British One Pound coin?

Answer 1

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).

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

British Two Pound coins were not minted until 1820.

Answer 7

The first British Two Pound coins were minted in 1820.