© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Garter type
2017 year| Gold (.9167) | 1.997 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#96251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI·SOIT·QUI·MAL·Y·PENSE·
BP
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck with a special garter design to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the modern sovereign. This quarter sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (749 sales, issue limit 750), in a 3-coin set (997 sales), issue limit 1,000) and as individual pieces (2,442 sales, issue limit 2,500).© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Garter type) 2017 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a shield with the Royal Arms, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, and topped with a crown. This design is a nod to the traditional Sovereign coin, which has been minted since 1817 and is known for its iconic depiction of St. George slaying a dragon. The Garter type reverse was specifically designed for the 2017 issue, and it adds an extra layer of collectibility to this already rare and sought-after coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Garter type) 2017 coin.
