© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Butler effigy
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#79908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2016 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued to commemorate HM The Queens's 90th birthday with a limited release effigy by James Butler MBE RA, only for 2016. This quarter sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (498 sales, issue limit 500), in a 3-coin set (745 sales, issue limit 750) and as individual pieces (1,727 sales, issue limit 1,750).© The Royal Mint, 2016
Since 2009 the full sovereign has omitted the streamer from the helmet of St George however the other sovereign denominations continue to have the streamer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Butler effigy) 2016 coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Jody Clark, which was first introduced on the 2016 Sovereign coin. This portrait is known as the "Butler effigy" and it is named after the Queen's private secretary, Edward Butler, who was instrumental in the design process. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3045 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Butler effigy) 2016 coin.
