Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted. Sells occasionally: 8 verified sales in the last 12 months.
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait (1985–1997)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1985–1997 |
| Denomination | 5 Sovereigns |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 718 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 39.940g · 1.1771 t oz |
| Diameter | 36.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right with date and
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II market value
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1985 to 1989 · median sold prices| Year | Mintage | Circulated | Uncirculated | Sales | |
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| 1985 | Not recorded | £3,296.00 | £2,675.00 | 20 | |
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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| 1989 | Not recorded | £3,296.00 type | £4,367.01 (1) | 1 | |
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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One row for each year the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait was struck. Prices are medians of verified sold listings matched to that year from the listing: circulated is worn condition up to Extremely Fine, uncirculated is About Uncirculated or better. A count in brackets means fewer than three sales behind the figure; a grey figure marked "type" is the median across every year, shown where that year has no sale of its own yet. Most types have been searched year by year only since October 2026, so later years are still filling in. Use the grade table below for a price by condition across all years.
5 Sovereigns - 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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| UNC | £3,268.00 🔒 | £2,544.00 | – | £2,438.00 – £3,268.00 | 1 | 5 | 24-09-2026 | |
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| VF | £3,600.00 🔒 | £3,600.00 | – | £2,580.00 – £4,128.00 | 3 | 4 | 05-09-2026 | |
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| MS-68 | £3,170.53 🔒 | £2,491.13 | – | £1,811.73 – £3,170.53 | 1 | 3 | 08-09-2026 | |
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| MS-69 | £2,700.00 🔒 | £2,700.00 (1) | – | £2,700.00 – £2,700.00 | 0 | 1 | 25-03-2025 | |
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| MS-70 | £3,300.00 🔒 | £3,300.00 (1) | – | £3,300.00 – £3,300.00 | 0 | 1 | 26-06-2024 | |
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| PR-65 | £4,367.01 🔒 eBay | £4,000.00 | – | £2,862.00 – £4,367.01 | 1 | 3 | 06-10-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £3,600.00 🔒 | £2,420.00 | – | £2,415.64 – £3,600.00 | 1 | 3 | 06-09-2026 | |
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| PR-70 | £6,039.10 🔒 | £6,039.10 (1) | – | £6,039.10 – £6,039.10 | 1 | 1 | 06-11-2025 | |
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About the 1985 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II
The 1985 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II is a collector 5 sovereigns coin issued from 1985 to 1997 in the Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 36.02mm across. Reverse design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right with date and.
A mintage of 718 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 1985 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1985 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II run from £2,420 to £6,039 across 8 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 £3,539 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1985 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II?
Check the weight 39.94g and diameter 36.02mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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