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 Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1978 Queen Elizabeth II Full Gold Sovereign. £ 899.20 |
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 | 1974-1982 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 981.00 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
 | 1887 Gold Sovereign, Golden Jubilee, Victoria £ 1,140.03 |
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