Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 2 24 Sep 2019
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g Elizabeth II (1952 -), gold proof Five Pounds, 2011, crowned head right, IRB initials below for designer Ian Rank-Broadley, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRA REGINA. FID. DEF, rev. St George and dragon right, date in exergue, PISTRUCCI in full to upper left of exergue, for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, broader rim (S.SE11). Lustrous mint state, in NGC holder graded PF70 ULTRA CAMEO.
NGC Certification 4555194-014.
This reverse design revived that used for the earliest modern Five Pound piece issued as a memorial to King George III dated 1820. That particular piece had a mintage of only 25 lettered edge pieces and today is one of the top five most valuable British coins.
The Latin legend translates as "Queen Elizabeth the second, by the grace of God, Defender of the Faith."
g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.
NGC Certification 4555194-014.
This reverse design revived that used for the earliest modern Five Pound piece issued as a memorial to King George III dated 1820. That particular piece had a mintage of only 25 lettered edge pieces and today is one of the top five most valuable British coins.
The Latin legend translates as "Queen Elizabeth the second, by the grace of God, Defender of the Faith."
g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.