The 1983 Gold Sovereign Proof - Elizabeth IIOnly proof sovereigns were issued in 1983 - the year that saw the end of the one pound note in favour of the one pound coin.
Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the 1983 Gold Proof Sovereign.
Queen Elizabeth II's second portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin. SCBC: SC1.
The sovereign is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold Fineness of 0.916), and weighs 7.98 grams. It has a diameter of 22.05mm.
The coin was originally housed in its original Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint red leatherette case, accompanied with a certificate of authenticity (COA).Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 21,250 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1983. See Coins and Events of 1983
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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 | 1983 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 450.00 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN 1983 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 625.00 |
 | 1983 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 532.00 |
 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 to 2025 - Choose Your Year! £ 1,295.00 |
 | 1992 Gold Proof Sovereign Royal Mint Box & Certificate COA No. 3730 £ 1,172.36 |
 | Royal Mint 2002 UK Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Coin Box/COA £ 22.00 |
 | 1980 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Box & Certificate Queen Elizabeth £ 516.70 |
 | 1995 Queen Elizabeth Gold Proof Sovereign With COA Boxed and Encapsulated £ 1,128.70 |
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