Set Description
GT. BRITAIN, GOLD SOVEREIGNS 1979-2011, PROOF ISSUES
QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952- ) House of Windsor.
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
Queen Elizabeth II succeeded to the throne upon the death of her father George VI in 1952. Although most collectors will see 1979 as the birthplace of the modern proof sovereign, there were actually quite a few before then. All are extremely rare and with very low mintage. These are the 1953, 1957, 1958 1959 and also the 1963 which is in both matt and frosted cameo types. There was also another very limited issue proof version of the 1976 sovereign before the modern era of the proof sovereign which began in1979, with 50,000 coins produced. The proof sovereign has been struck every year since in six different types.
The first type (1979-1984) shows the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet, and, on the reverse, the design of St.George slaying the Dragon.
The second type (1985-1997) shows the Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings, and the reverse, once more, features Pistrucci's St.George slaying the Dragon.
During this period the year 1989 occured and it was the very year that marked the 500th anniversary of the gold sovereign, and so, to mark this special year, the Royal Mint struck this third type proof half-sovereign. This 1989 issue shows the enthroned effigy of the Queen facing and seated, wearing a crown and robed in superb regal splendour. The reverse features the Royal Arms placed in the centre of a large Tudor rose with the crown above.
The fourth type (1998- Date) features the Old bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara and the reverse the design of St. George slaying the Dragon.
The year 2002 Queen Elizabeth completed fifty years of a truly wonderful reign (Golden Jubilee). To mark this great occasion, the Royal Mint struck a special issue with the reverse featuring the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a plain shield surmounted by the royal crown.
The sixth type was struck in 2005 with a new modern design of St.George and the Dragon on the reverse by Timothy Noad.
Set Goals
HOBBY
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1980 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1980
(S 4204).
OBVERSE: Second crowned bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 81,200
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
ELIZABETH II, 1980 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1980 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1981 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1981
(S 4204).
OBVERSE: Second crowned bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 32,960
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
ELIZABETH II, 1981 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1981 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1982 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1982
(S 4204).
OBVERSE: Second crowned bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 20,000
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
ELIZABETH II, 1982 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1982 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1983 G.britain
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1983
(S 4204).
OBVERSE: Second crowned bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 21,250
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
ELIZABETH II, 1983 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1983 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1984 G.britain
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1984
(S 4204).
OBVERSE: Second crowned bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 12,880
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
ELIZABETH II, 1984 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1984 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1985 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1985
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 11,393
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1986 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1986
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE:5,079
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1987 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1987
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 9,979
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1988 G.britain
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NGC PF 67 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1988
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 7,670
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1989 G.britain Sovereign Anniversary
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1989
(S 4272).
OBVERSE: The enthroned effigy of the Queen facing and seated, wearing a crown and robed in superb regal splendour.
REVERSE: The Royal Arms placed in the centre of a large Tudor rose with the crown above.
DESIGNER: Bernard Sindall.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 10535
RATING: C
ELIZABETH II, 1989 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971.
1989 was the very year that marked the 500th anniversary of the gold sovereign, and so to mark this special year the Royal Mint struck this beautiful proof sovereign.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1989 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1990 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1990
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,767
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1991 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1991
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,713
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1992 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1992
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,772
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1993 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1993
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,349
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1994 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1994
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,998
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1995 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1995
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 7,500
RATING: C
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 1996 G.britain
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1996
(S 4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 7,500
RATING: C
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1SOV 1997 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1997 (S4271).
OBVERSE: Queen facing right wearing a diadem, necklace and earings.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword. DESIGNERS: Raphael David Maklouf and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 7,500
RATING: C
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1SOV 1998 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1998
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 10,000
RATING: C
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1SOV 1999 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1999
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 10,000
RATING: C
ELIZABETH II, 1999 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
1999 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
The last sovereign of the 20th century.
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL
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1SOV 2000 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2000
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 9,909
RATING: C
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1SOV 2001 G.britain
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2001
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 8,915
RATING: C
ELIZABETH II, 2001 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
2001 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces
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1SOV 2002 G.britain GOLDEN JUBILEE
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2002 (S4431).
The year 2002 Queen Elizabeth completed fifty years of a truly wonderful reign ( Golden Jubilee). To mark this great occasion the Royal Mint struck special issues of several coins and among them the 2002 gold half-sovereign..
OBVERSE: Old bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a plain shield surmounted by the royal crown.
DESIGNERS: Ian Rank-Broadley and Timothy Noad.
DIAMETER: 22,05
WEIGHT: 7,988
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE:12,500
RATING: C.
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1SOV 2003 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2003
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 12,433
RATING: C
ELIZABETH II, 2003 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
2003 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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1SOV 2004 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2004
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 10,175
RATING: C
ELIZABETH II, 2004 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN
In modern decimal times the Mint has released figures of how many coins of a commemorative issue are actually “issued”, rather than a calendar year output. These figures are useful, as often on certificates with these coins a “Limited Edition” figure is given which is the maximum number that could exist. The issue figure is often less than the limit of the edition, if an edition of coin is not a “sell-out”. Queen Elizabeth II has ruled for sixty years in 2012 and is the second-longest reigning monarch in British history after Queen Victoria. If she rules beyond the 10 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth will become the longest reigning British monarch. In her long reign Queen Elizabeth’s coinage has been through several portrait changes, more so since decimalisation in February 1971. The Second Bust of Queen Elizabeth II Decimalisation “D-Day” was 14 February 1971 and marked a change in the design of the coinage with new decimal reverses for the new denominations. A new obverse design of a more mature crowned portrait was also introduced. Arnold Machin (30 September 1911 - 9 March 1999) was the designer and also for the portrait upon the decimal stamps. His obverse lasted until 1984 dated coinage, 1985 marking the introduction of the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf.
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
2004 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
The last sovereign of the 20th century.
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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1SOV 2005 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2005
(S 4432).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: A depiction of St. George carrying a shield and a sword, slaying the dragon.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Timothy Noad..
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 12,500
RATING: C
ELIZABETH II
The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II (House of Windsor) : 1952-
Born: 21 April 1926.
Accession: 6 February 1952.
Married: Philip of Greece and Denmark, 20 November 1947.
Coronation: Tuesday, 2 June 1953.
Children: three sons, one daughter.
Celebrating her Diamond Jubilee Year 2012.
2005 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Truly exceptional and absolutely flawless.
Fully struck with perfect CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored surfaces.
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1SOV 2006 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2006
(S 4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 9,195
RATING: C
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1SOV 2007 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2007 (S4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 8,199
RATING: C
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1SOV 2008 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2008 (S4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE:12,500
RATING: C
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1SOV 2009 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2009
(S 4433).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George. Based on the original design of 1820 with the plumed helmet without its streamer.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 16,000
RATING: C
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1SOV 2010 G.britain
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2010
(S 4433).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George. Based on the original design of 1820 with the plumed helmet without its streamer.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 16,000
RATING: C
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Great Britain DECIMAL
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1SOV 2011
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PCGS PF 70 Ultra Cameo
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 2011 (S4430).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara, the letters I R B below the truncation.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with a sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGN: Obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley. Reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 16,000
RATING: C
2011 FIRST STRIKE GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
First time ever that gold proof sovereigns have been designated as first strike by the Royal Mint. The first ten gold proof 5 piece sets have been numbered #1-10.
Part of the 5 piece set, this particular sovereign comes with a Royal Mint's Certificate of Authenticity having the unbelievable #1.
Truly exceptional FDC, absolutely flawless with perfect CAMEO surfaces, superb strike and deep mirrored fields.
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1/2SOV 2014 G.britain UNFROSTED OBVERSE DIE
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 2014
OBVERSE: Old bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword.
DESIGNERS: Ian Rank-Broadley and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,075
RATING: C.
A very unusual proof strike, with unfrosted obverse die.
Ex Coin Trust, UK. August 2017.
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1/2SOV 2015 G.britain UNFROSTED OBVERSE DIE
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 2015
OBVERSE: Old bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a tiara.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword.
DESIGNERS: Ian Rank-Broadley and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,600
RATING: C.
GT.BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN, 2015 NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO
A very unusual proof strike, with unfrosted obverse die.
Ex Coin Trust, UK. August 2017.
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1/2SOV 2017 G.britain 200TH ANNIVERSARY ONE OF FIRST 150 STRUCK
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 2017
OBVERSE: Old bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a crown.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying the Dragon with a sword.
DESIGNERS: Ian Rank-Broadley and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 5,150
RATING: C.
GT.BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN, 2017 NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO
For 2017 to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Pistrucci's Reverse Design from 1817, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue St George and the Dragon Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold based on the 1817 Garter Sovereign design.
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