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 Gold Sovereign NGC MS65 Elizabeth II Great Britain £ 1,100.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1979 Queen Elizabeth II Original Packaging £ 1,077.60 |
 | 1981 Full Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct QEII Bullion £ 873.70 |
 | 1988 Gold Proof Half Sovereign - Royal Mint Box & COA - Sigma Verified rare coin £ 599.99 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 1,058.00 |
 | 1888 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Victoria. St George On The Face. £ 868.60 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1999 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin, 22ct Includes Certificate Box £ 516.70 |
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