Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells often: 31 verified sales in the last 12 months.
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait (2005)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2005 |
| Denomination | 1 Sovereign |
| Face value | £1 |
| Mintage | 45,542 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 7.990g · 0.2355 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.1mm |
| Thickness | 1.52mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around
A depiction of St George on horseback, carrying a sword and shield, slaying the dragon, date below
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II market value
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Daily limit reached1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 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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| FDC | £676.00 🔒 | £460.00 | – | £440.00 – £676.00 | 1 | 4 | 04-11-2025 | |
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| UNC | £909.40 🔒 eBay | £650.00 | – | £416.00 – £909.40 | 5 | 6 | 03-05-2026 | |
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| BU | £650.00 🔒 | £750.00 | – | £430.00 – £900.00 | 5 | 9 | 28-07-2026 | |
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| VF | £970.60 🔒 eBay | £830.00 | – | £550.00 – £970.60 | 5 | 6 | 17-09-2026 | |
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| G-8 | £817.00 🔒 | £817.00 (1) | – | £817.00 – £817.00 | 1 | 1 | 11-09-2026 | |
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| MS-65 | £452.93 🔒 | £452.93 (1) | – | £452.93 – £452.93 | 0 | 1 | 24-11-2024 | |
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| MS-66 | £347.25 🔒 | £347.25 (1) | – | £347.25 – £347.25 | 0 | 1 | 28-04-2024 | |
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| MS-68 | £625.00 🔒 | £625.00 (1) | – | £625.00 – £625.00 | 0 | 1 | 29-07-2025 | |
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| PR-65 | £871.41 🔒 eBay | £947.45 | – | £550.00 – £996.10 | 6 | 15 | 26-08-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £575.00 🔒 | £575.00 (1) | – | £575.00 – £575.00 | 0 | 1 | 27-11-2024 | |
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| PR-70 | £1,149.00 🔒 eBay | £1,050.00 | – | £600.00 – £1,150.00 | 8 | 17 | 31-08-2026 | |
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About the 2005 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II
The 2005 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II is a collector 1 sovereign coin in the Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 7.99g and measures 22.05mm across. Reverse design: A depiction of St George on horseback, carrying a sword and shield, slaying the dragon, date below.
45,542 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 2005 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II worth?
Verified sold prices for the 2005 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II run from £347 to £1,050 across 11 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 £705 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 2005 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II?
Check the weight 7.99g 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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