Lot 17
1979 ELIZABETH II PROOF GOLD SOVEREIGN
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£610
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Coins of the Realm Auction 68
Live bidding began Mar 23, 2025 at 7 PM GMT
Size
Specifications: Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1952-2022) Queen Elizabeth II 1979 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 - minor marks in the field and would benefit from conservation.
Signature
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Quantity
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