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GREAT BRITAIN. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
Sovereign, 1979. London. Proof.
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:. / St George slaying the dragon right; date in exergue.
The annual issue of proof sovereigns commenced in 1979 and although 50,000 proofs were struck in this year they are nearly impossible to get in a perfect 70; only 1 coin has so far been graded 70 from both NGC and PCGS, making 69 the highest grade generally available. In secure plastic holder, graded by NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, certification number 4912225-011.
Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-310A; S-SC1
Mintage: 50,000
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.9881 g.
Composition: 916/1000 Gold
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Sovereign, 1979. London. Proof.
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:. / St George slaying the dragon right; date in exergue.
The annual issue of proof sovereigns commenced in 1979 and although 50,000 proofs were struck in this year they are nearly impossible to get in a perfect 70; only 1 coin has so far been graded 70 from both NGC and PCGS, making 69 the highest grade generally available. In secure plastic holder, graded by NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, certification number 4912225-011.
Reference: Fr-418; KM-919; Marsh-310A; S-SC1
Mintage: 50,000
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.9881 g.
Composition: 916/1000 Gold
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.