1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Sapphire Coronation

Name: 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2018 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage323 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£779.37

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2018
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	323
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Coronation Commemoratives
Circulation	Non-circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.980g
Diameter	22.1mm
Thickness	1.52mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)
Tags	commemorative highly-collectable

Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right with date,

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2566

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £779.37

Also issued as

Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort Sapphire Coronation Sapphire Coronation

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