The 1957 Gold SovereignThe 1957 Gold Sovereign was the first Elizabeth II Sovereign made available to collectors. A rare number of Proof sovereigns were also released.
The sovereign shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait is on the obverse of the coin. The design was by Mary Gillick and was used on gold sovereigns up to 1968 (although a new design did not appear until 1974).Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 2,072,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1957. See Coins and Events of 1957
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1957 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Coin, Royal Mint Collector Services £ 945.10 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Pre-decimal Gold Sovereign Coin - Full Sovereign £ 789.99 |
 | 2011 Full Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold 7.98g St George £ 975.70 |
 | 1957-1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 928.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 794.49 |
 | 1957 Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Split from Portrait Royal Collection £ 955.29 |
 | 2015 - 22ct United Kingdom Gold Full Sovereign - issued by Harrington and Byrne. £ 899.20 |
 | 1910 Half Sovereign Gold Coin Edward VII £ 401.86 |
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