Lot 39
1979 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Gold Sovereign.
Sold
£365
Est.
£350 - £400
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 3
Live bidding began Aug 1, 2020 at 3 PM BST
Size
Specifications: 22ct Gold, Weight 7.98g, Diameter 22.05mm
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1952-present) Queen Elizabeth II 1979 Proof Gold Sovereign. Obverse: Designer is Arnold Machin, Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Legend: ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F:D: REVERSE: 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. (In Capsule Only)
Condition
Proof - Light Handling
Signature
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Quantity
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