Great Britain, Elizabeth II, Gold, 40.16 g, Sovereign Proof, 1989, Royal Mint (London). Th

Great Britain, Elizabeth II, Gold, 40.16 g, Sovereign Proof, 1989, Royal Mint (London). The obverse shows the Queen seated facing on a throne. The majestic appearance of this design, combined with the large size, weight and purity of the original sovereigns, is the reason the new gold coin came to be called a Sovereign in the first place. The reverse design also mirrors its 500 year old original counterpart, bearing the Royal Arms surmounted on a crowned double Tudor rose. The coin was designed by the sculptor Bernard Sindall. The 1989 Sovereign was only minted as a Proof. The mintage was rest

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Auction: Auction #21 · Oswal Antiques · 2011-04-21 · Estimate: ₹ 80000 - ₹ 85000

Category: Foreign Coins : Great Britain

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