The 1989 Half-Sovereign - 500th Anniversary of SovereignTo commemorate the 500th anniversary of the gold sovereign, a completely new design was created for the 1989 sovereign series. A design similar to that of the first gold sovereign issued in 1489 was chosen for the 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign.
For the obverse impression, a representation Of Ourself as at Our Coronation, seated in King Edward’s Chair, having received the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove, all within the circumscription ‘ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRA.REG.FID.DEF’ can be seen.
The reverse depicts a Shield of Our Royal Arms ensigned by an open Royal Crown, the whole superimposed upon a double Rose (Known as the ‘Tudor Rose’), and with the circumscription ‘ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN 1489 – 1989’.Due to its unique design, expect to pay a preminum for this coin.
Images used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1989. See Coins and Events of 1989
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1989 ROYAL MINT GOLD SOVEREIGN 500th ANNIVERSARY PROOF SET CASE & CERTIFICATE £ 79.00 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof 500th Anniversary Double Sovereign, Original Box & Certificate £ 3,395.00 |
 | 1989 Proof Gold Sovereign 500th Anniversary Coin original Box and Certificate £ 1,939.60 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign 500th Anniversary £ 2,658.70 |
 | 1989 Elizabeth II Proof Gold Full Sovereign S.SC3 with original box & cert £ 1,798.00 |
 | 1989 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 937.95 |
 | Royal Mint 1986 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin with COA £ 730.90 |
 | 1988 Double Sovereign Proof Coin £ 2,046.70 |
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