The Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign is one of the most iconic British gold coins, perpetuating a tradition first struck in 1817 under King George III. Issued by The Royal Mint throughout the long reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1952–2022), this Sovereign bears one of the four successive royal portraits of the Queen featured on the obverse over seven decades, ranging from the youthful effigy by Mary Gillick to the mature crowned portraits by Arnold Machin, Raphael Maklouf and Ian Rank-Broadley.
The reverse displays the celebrated composition of Saint George slaying the dragon, engraved by the Italian master Benedetto Pistrucci in 1817 and widely regarded as one of the undisputed masterpieces of world numismatics a powerful symbol of strength, courage and endurance. Struck in 22 carat gold (916.7/1000), the historic fineness of the Sovereign for over two centuries, this coin embodies an unrivalled British heritage.
Highly sought after by collectors for its rich historical legacy and by investors for its stability and international liquidity, the Sovereign represents a coin of choice in numismatic history. With a gross weight of 7.99 g for 7.32 g of fine gold and a diameter of 22.05 mm, it is therefore slightly larger than a Napoleon 20 gold francs. Its handy format and iconic design make it a prime piece for diversifying a precious metals portfolio, while owning a tangible fragment of British history.
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