Rare: fewer than 500,000 minted. Sells occasionally: 11 verified sales in the last 12 months.
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Proof (1985–1997)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1985–1997 |
| Denomination | 1 Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Mintage | 17,242 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 7.980g · 0.2352 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.1mm |
| Thickness | 1.52mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and
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1985 to 1988 · median sold prices| Year | Mintage | Circulated | Uncirculated | Sales | |
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| 1985 | Not recorded | £774.50 | 14 | ||
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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| 1986 | Not recorded | £1,010.85 (2) | 2 | ||
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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| 1988 | Not recorded | £995.00 | 3 | ||
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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One row for each year the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait – Proof was struck. Prices are medians of verified sold listings matched to that year from the listing: circulated is worn condition up to Extremely Fine, uncirculated is About Uncirculated or better. A count in brackets means fewer than three sales behind the figure; a grey figure marked "type" is the median across every year, shown where that year has no sale of its own yet. Most types have been searched year by year only since October 2026, so later years are still filling in. Use the grade table below for a price by condition across all years.
Proof Sovereign value by grade
Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| BU | £750.00 🔒 | £600.00 | – | £575.00 – £750.00 | 1 | 3 | 10-09-2026 | |
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| PR-65 | £819.64 🔒 eBay | £995.00 | – | £620.10 – £1,193.49 | 9 | 11 | 11-10-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £775.00 🔒 | £712.50 (2) | – | £650.00 – £775.00 | 0 | 2 | 19-08-2025 | |
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| PR-70 | £1,050.00 🔒 | £800.00 | – | £750.00 – £1,050.00 | 1 | 3 | 24-03-2026 | |
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About the 1985 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof
The 1985 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof is a collector 1 sovereign coin issued from 1985 to 1997 in the Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 7.98g and measures 22.05mm across. Reverse design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and.
A mintage of 17,242 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 1985 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1985 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof run from £600 to £995 across 4 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £707 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1985 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof?
Check the weight 7.98g and diameter 22.05mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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