These 2017 Gold Proof 200th Anniversary of the Sovereign Coin NGC PF-70 has been graded PF 70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) based upon the Sheldon grading scale.
This coin features a remastered version of Benedetto Pistrucci's original sovereign design. It was issued to celebrate 200 years of the sovereign coin.
Each coin weighs 7.98 grams, struck in 22ct gold (0.9167 fineness) and contains 0.2354 troy ounces of the precious metal.
These coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax and are VAT Free.
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In 1817, the modern sovereign was introduced that featured Benedetto Pistrucci's original design and included the garter. Since the modern sovereign was released the weight and fineness have remained the same. The total mintage of the 1817 modern sovereign was 3,235,239.
In 2017 the Royal Mint manufactured the 200th anniversary of the modern sovereign to celebrate 200 years since the 1817 release.
The obverse features the fifth coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark and includes initials J.C under the portrait. The obverse bears the inscription that reads as:
DEI • GRA • REG • FID • DEF • 2017 • ELIZABETH II
This is the first time the date has appeared on the obverse of a sovereign since 1887.
The reverse reintroduces Benedetto Pistrucci's original 1817 sovereign design that shows St George slaying the dragon. The inscription appears within the garter:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
The inscription and the garter are related to The Order of the Garter.
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 22.05mm |
Weight / Size | Full |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.235 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Mintage Figure | 13,500 |
Date | 2017 |
Spink Reference | 347 |
Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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