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Auction 88 8 May 2014
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BRITISH COINS, MILLED GOLD SOVEREIGNS, Elizabeth II, Gold Proof Sovereign, 1989, 500th anniversary edition, design styled in the form of the Henry VII Sovereign, engraved by Bernard Sindall, full figure of Queen seated on throne, holding sceptres, throne back breaks inner beaded circle, legend reads ELIZABETh. II. DEI. GRA. REG. FID. DEF., raised rim both sides, rev struck en médaille, crowned quartered shield of arms, upon blooming rose, top ornament of crown breaks inner beaded circle, legend reads ANNIVERSARY. OF. THE. GOLD. SOVEREIGN. 1489.1989, edge milled (Bentley -; S 4272). Toned, as struck, without box or certificate.
A one year only type on the occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign, engraved by sculptor Bernard Sindall (1925-1998). The Royal Mint also published the book Royal Sovereign in celebration of this event in 1989 which is still one of the best references for the history of the gold Sovereign.
Number issued 10,535 proof Sovereigns
Estimate: £400-500
A one year only type on the occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign, engraved by sculptor Bernard Sindall (1925-1998). The Royal Mint also published the book Royal Sovereign in celebration of this event in 1989 which is still one of the best references for the history of the gold Sovereign.
Number issued 10,535 proof Sovereigns
Estimate: £400-500