1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Name: 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1974–1984 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage5,002,566 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£779.37

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1974–1984
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	5,002,566
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.980g
Diameter	22.1mm
Thickness	1.52mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around Script: Latin

Reverse

St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2566

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £779.37

Premium over melt £334.30

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Market Value

£1,456.84

Volume-weighted average across 2 verified sales in 2 grades.

Grade range £1,114 – £1,800

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Last sale 3 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	MS-66	£1,113.67 🔒	£1,113.67	–	£1,113.67 – £1,113.67	1	1	26-04-2026
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	MS-67	£1,800.00 🔒	–	–	£1,800.00 – £1,800.00	1	1	18-03-2026
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