Description: THE BRITISH SOVEREIGN - An enduring symbol of Great Britain's Monarchs Few coins in history are as beautiful, as elegant or as highly prized as the magnificent British gold sovereign. Each coin in this collection has been painstakingly struck in proof quality with meticulous care and attention to detail resulting in a delicately frosted design on a brilliantly polished background. Each is struck in 22 karat gold, weighs 7.98 grammes and measures 22.05 mm in diameter. The reverse on all eight sovereigns is graced with Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon, one of the oldest numismatic designs in use today. The obverse design on the 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 dated coins features the world famous Arnold Machin effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il — wearing the tiara given to her on her wedding day by Jucen Mary The 1985 and 1986 dated sovereigns feature the new effigy of Her Majesty by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. In the past century, only one other British monarch • Queen Victoria — has been honoured on coins of the United Kingdom by more than one Royal portrait making this unique collection one of great numismatic significance. The inscription encircling both the Machin & Maklouf effigies translates "Elizabeth II - By The Grace of God • Queen • Defender of the Faith". It is advisable to avoid handling proof coins as finger prints or marks will spoil them. "The Maklouf Effigy' Please note: Ebay charges $400 fee after each $3000 amount of good sold. Ebay fee will be about $950 after this sale. Ask any question. Thank you
Price: 7999 USD
Location: Naples, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-25T18:27:48.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 1986
Composition: Gold
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Type: Proof Set
Country/Region: England
Certification: Uncertified
