1887 Two Pound with "BRITT" closer to crown - PCGS MS61PL

Great Britain, 1887 Two Pound with "BRITT" closer to crown -

Like sovereigns from the Jubilee head series, the Jubilee head two pound coin can be found in a number of varieties. Jubilee head gold coin specialist David Iverson has written extensively about both the proof and currency issue design variations, and spent years surveying the market to identify the rarer varieties. The present coin, photographed above, is one of these varieties, and is most easily identified by observing the distance between the Small Diamond Crown of Queen Victoria and the “B” of “BRITT”. Further differences in the design can be identified in the folds of the veil, the width of the effigy, and the proximity of the crown to the denticles. These design variations make the variety distinct from the standard-issue coin. David Iverson theorises that about 350 pieces were struck during one strike run. The coin on offer here is just the second we have handled, and one of the few we have seen on the market. It has also been awarded the coveted “PL” designation, indicating that the coin has reflective, proof-like fields. It is the only 1887 £2 to have this designation in its grade. If you’re a collector of varieties or are interested in distinctive or unique coins, this coin is for you.