1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait

Name: 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2005 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage45,542 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£781.35

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2005
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	45,542
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.990g
Diameter	22.1mm
Thickness	1.52mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

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

Reverse

A depiction of St George on horseback, carrying a sword and shield, slaying the dragon, date below Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2569

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £781.35

Premium over melt £368.65

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Market Value

£1,050.00

Volume-weighted average across 3 verified sales.

Last sale 4 months ago View price history →

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