¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Diamond Jubilee) 2012 front ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Diamond Jubilee) 2012 back
¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Diamond Jubilee) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Diamond Jubilee

2012 year
Gold (.9167) 1.997 g 13.5 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
¼ Sovereign ¼ GBP = USD 0.33
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
1.997 g
Diameter
13.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#100055
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

A modified interpretation of St. George on horseback attacking the dragon with a lance, date to left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2012
PJD

Engraver: Paul Day

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Struck to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen. The proof strike was issued in a 5-coin sovereign set (sales 956, issue limit 999), in a 4-coin set (605 sales), in a 3-coin set (701 sales) and individually (7,579 sales). The bullion strike was issued individually with an issue limit of 250,000 (137 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2012

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Diamond Jubilee) 2012 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary on the throne, making it a unique and special edition coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  9841 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Diamond Jubilee) 2012 coin.