The 1978 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth IIGold Proof Sovereign from 1978, minted by the Royal Mint.
No proof sovereigns were issued in 1978.
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 by Arnold Machin.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 6,550,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1978. See Coins and Events of 1978
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
and see which Sovereigns coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1880 gold sovereign perfect condition £ 1,077.70 |
 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign 1966 Young Queen Elizabeth II Coin £ 924.70 |
 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1979 Queen Elizabeth II Original Packaging £ 1,199.00 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
 | 2002 Gold Full Sovereign Coin, Jubilee Shield Back, Elizabeth II £ 1,052.20 |
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