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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