Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_16 (gold VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of gold medals of the ranked 2nd nation, which has less than 2 silvers?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(gold) FROM table_name_16 WHERE rank = "2" AND silver < 2