The 1959 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth IIThe 1959 Gold Sovereign was the last issue until 1962.
The 1959 sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by Mary Gillick.
Only 1,358,228 sovereigns were struck in 1959 as Britain and America battled to fix the price at $35/oz.
A rare number of Proof sovereigns were also released.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 1,358,228 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1959. See Coins and Events of 1959
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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 | Gold Sovereign 1959 Elizabeth II Royal Mint Circulated, Capsule & Royal Mint Box £ 920.00 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 958.50 |
 | 1959 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth II Young Head £ 928.90 |
 | 1957-1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 961.00 |
 | 1967 UK QEII Gold Sovereign NGC MS64 First Portrait Gillick / 1967年 ソブリン金貨 オファー £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1959 Gold Sovereign Scarce £ 1,053.39 |
 | 1958 Solid 22ct Carat Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 984.88 |
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