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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1957-1968 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#11461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Saint George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1957
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Note: 1957 issue is reeded finer than all others
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1957-1968 Elizabeth II (1st portrait) Non-circulating coin 1 Sovereign from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during a time of great change for the British monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1952, and her first portrait on the Sovereign coin was introduced in 1957, replacing the image of her father, King George VI. This coin was minted until 1968, when the design was updated to feature a new portrait of the Queen. This coin is a unique piece of history, as it represents the transition from one monarch to another and showcases the evolution of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 2072000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 8700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 1358000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 7400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 3800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 7050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 4203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1957-1968 coin.
