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 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN, ELIZABETH II NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO £ 1,250.00 |
 | 1983 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 693.75 |
 | 1983 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 532.00 |
 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 to 2025 - Choose Your Year! £ 1,295.00 |
 | U/Kingdom Gold Proof Half Sovereign 1983-3.99 grammes 22 caret Gold 19.33mm £ 547.30 |
 | Scarce 1980 Proof Full Gold Sovereign With Original Box & Certificate (7.99g) £ 873.70 |
 | 1988 Double Sovereign Proof Coin £ 1,893.70 |
 | 1982 Elizabeth II Gold half Sovereign Coin, Era 1952-2022, Uncertified £ 491.20 |
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