Lot 46
1979 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Gold Sovereign
Sold
£365
Est.
£340 - £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: Second Portrait. The Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Legend lettering: ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIV.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. ( In Capsule Only )
Condition
Proof
Signature
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