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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 2011.
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: 7,000
RATING: C
2011 FIRST STRIKE GOLD HALF-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 half-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.