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Obverse: Majesty Queen Elizabeth II seated as at her coronation, surrounded by the inscription “Elizabeth II Dei Gra Reg Fid Def” which translates to “Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, defender of the faith.”
Obverse Designer: Bernard Sindall
Reverse: Depicts the Shield of the Royal Arms topped by a Royal Crown, with the whole image superimposed upon a double rose. Around the outside of the reverse is the inscription “anniversary of the Gold Sovereign, 1489-1989.”
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Notes: The legend inscriptions are in Lombaric style lettering. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the issuance of the first sovereign in 1489.
Catalogue Information
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Krause and Mishler KM#: 955
Marsh#: 544H
Marsh Mintage: 8,888 (+12,936 in Sets)
NGC Mintage: n/a
Marsh Rarity: Scarce