Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II (Third Issue) GOLD SOVEREIGN 1981
(Marsh 312; S 4204).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.988g.
FINENESS: 22ct.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 5,000,000
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
1981 GOLD SOVEREIGN MS 66
A wonderful brilliant coin, essentially a GEM.
Features a bold strike clear surfaces and booming luster. The deep gold color creats elegant eye appeal.
NGC: Pop of two with one grading higher.
ex J. Welsh Coins, Burton-On-Trent, Staffs, England, purchased 26 November 2008. Self submitted.