2 Dollars - Victoria

Features

Issuer Newfoundland (Canadian provinces)
Queen Victoria (1855-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1865-1888
Value 2 Dollars (2 NFD)
Currency Dollar (1865-1949)
Composition Gold (.917) (.917 gold, .083 copper)
Weight 3.3284 g
Diameter 17.98 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16041
References KM# 5,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 1
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA D : G : REG :
· NEWFOUNDLAND

Unabridged legend:
Victoria Dei Gratia Regina
Newfoundland

Translation: Victoria, By the grace of God, Queen

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Reverse

Face value and year of issue in the centre, surrounded by a decorative circle with full-text value in cents and pence

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO HUNDRED CENTS
2
DOLLARS
1885
ONE HUNDRED PENCE

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1865  10 000 7%
1865 · 5 3% plain edge, Specimen-63
1870  10 000 10%
1870 · 10 3% reeded edge, Specimen-63
1872  6 050 13%
1872 · 10 1.7% Specimen-63
1880  2 500 7%
1880 · 1.7% Specimen
1881  10 000 12%
1881 · 1.7% Specimen
1882 H 25 000 $ 440 50%
1882 H· 1.7% Specimen
1885  10 000 10%
1885 · 1.7% Specimen
1888  25 000 $ 440 33%
1888 · 5% Specimen

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Numista Rarity index: 63 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 215.66 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32407
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS61)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2023 December 3 Spotlight: Canada World Coins Showcase Auction 61350
Lot 23023
Internet Archive
3 Dec 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1170.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21038
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU53)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21037
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232305
Lot 61311
Internet Archive
26 Jan 2023 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned, Reverse Scratch))
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252
Lot 65434
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2022 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251
Lot 64377
Internet Archive
15 Dec 2022 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU58)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232244
Lot 61334
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2022 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Obverse Graffiti))
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232135
Lot 61378
Internet Archive
1 Sep 2021 Undetermined AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Dollars - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232130
Lot 65392
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2021 Undetermined AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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