1979 Gold Sovereign Proof
1979 finally saw the issue of Elizabeth II Proof Sovereigns. Prior to this proofs had been extremely rare. This sovereign has the Arnold Machin Obverse.
Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Edge is milled.
Queen Elizabeth II's second portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin.
The coin was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint blue leatherette foam case.
A certificate of authenticity (COA) was NOT issued with the 1979 proof sovereign.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 50,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1979. See Coins and Events of 1979
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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 | Isle Of Man Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 £ 950.00 |
 | 1979 Gold Proof Sovereign CGS UNC 95 Exceptional High Grade Elizabeth II £ 1,295.00 |
 | 2011 Gold Sovereign Coin Proof Full with Original Case & CoA Queen Elizabeth II £ 975.70 |
 | 2007 gold proof half sovereign (EXCELLENT CONDITION) £ 598.30 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Full Gold Memorial Sovereign £ 1,025.68 |
 | 2014 UK 22ct Gold Proof date stamped Sovereign with COA £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
 | The 2013 Sovereign Collection proof £ 975.70 |
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