Lot 34
1979 'DECIMAL' PROOF GOLD SOVEREIGN ELIZABETH II
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£510
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Coins of the Realm Auction 56
Live bidding began Jul 7, 2024 at 5 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Mintage 50,000, Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1952-2022) Queen Elizabeth II 1979 Decimal Proof Gold Sovereign. (in capsule only). The Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Legend: ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F:D: REVERSE: The image of St. George armed, sitting on horseback , attacking the dragon with sword and a broken spear upon the ground, and date 1979 designed by Benedetto pistrucci. This is also the first proof general release sovereign issued by the Royal Mint.
Condition
Proof - may need some conservation, no damage.
Signature
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Quantity
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