5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Name: 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1980–1984 Denom5 Sovereigns Mintage10,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£3,906.50

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1980–1984
Denomination	5 Sovereigns
Face value	£24
Mintage	10,000
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.940g
Diameter	36.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

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

Reverse

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

Gold content

Gross troy oz 1.2841

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £3,906.50

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