1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

Name: 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1957–1968 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage2,072,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£780.34

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1957–1968
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	2,072,000
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.990g
Diameter	22.1mm
Thickness	1.50mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Young laureate head of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date in exergue. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2569

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £780.34

Premium over melt £85.84

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Market Value

£1,077.13

Volume-weighted average across 17 verified sales in 4 grades.

Grade range £933 – £2,400

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Last sale 3 months ago View price history →

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Market Data by Grade

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	VF	£866.18 🔒 listed	£866.18	–	£850.00 – £1,026.69	11	11	26-04-2026
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	MS-64	£950.00 🔒 listed	–	–	£950.00 – £1,050.00	2	2	12-04-2026
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	MS-65	£1,050.00 🔒	£1,050.00	–	£1,050.00 – £1,250.00	3	3	28-04-2026
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	MS-66	£2,400.00 🔒	–	–	£2,400.00 – £2,400.00	1	1	18-03-2026
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