1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort obverse
Obverse
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort reverse
Reverse
Elite

Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted.

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort (2018)

CountryUK Year2018 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage1,930 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,415.85
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2018
Denomination1 Sovereign
Face value£1
Mintage1,930
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesCoronation Commemoratives
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight15.980g · 0.4710 t oz
Diameter22.1mm
Thickness3.04mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative highly-collectable
Obverse

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

Reverse

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

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4710
Melt value £1,415.85
Premium over melt £-165.85

Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort Sovereign market value

£1,250.00
Median of 2 verified BU sales, the grade that sells most often. 3 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £1,100 – £1,250
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Last sale 1.1 yrs ago View price history →

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Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort Sovereign price history

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Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort Sovereign value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
BU £1,500.00 🔒 £1,250.00 (2) – £1,000.00 – £1,500.00 0 2 07-10-2025
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PR-69 £1,100.00 🔒 £1,100.00 (1) – £1,100.00 – £1,100.00 0 1 11-02-2025
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About the 2018 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort

The 2018 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort is a collector 1 sovereign coin in the Coronation Commemoratives series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.98g and measures 22.05mm across. Reverse design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right with date,.

1,930 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2018 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2018 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort run from £1,100 to £1,250 across 2 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 £1,416 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2018 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Coronation Proof Piedfort?

Check the weight 15.98g 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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