1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 7.98 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 | 1974-1984 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1981
BP
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Following decimalisation, sovereigns for bullion use were issued starting in 1974, the first proof being issued in 1979 except for the VIP Brilliant Proof in 1976, which was issued in extremely limited quantities. The last coin struck at the Royal Mint in Tower Hill, London in 1975 was a gold sovereign by HM The Queen. Production was finally moved to Llantrisant, Wales, in 1976.The 1979 proof strike was issued individually with an issue limit of 50,000.
© The Royal Mint, 1979
The 1980 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (10,000 sales, issue limit 10,000), individually in proof (81,200 sales, issue limit 100,000) and in bullion.
© The Royal Mint, 1980
The 1981 strike was issued as part of a 9-coin Commemorative Proof set (2,080 sales), in a 2-coin set (2,107 sales), individually in proof (32,960 sales, issue limit 50,000) and in bullion.
© The Royal Mint, 1981
The 1982 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (2,500 sales, issue limit 2,500), individually in proof (20,000 sales, issue limit 20,000) and in bullion.
© The Royal Mint, 1982
The 1983 strike was issued as part of a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set and individually in proof (21,250 sales, issue limit 22,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1983
The 1984 strike was issued as part of a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (7,095 sales, issue limit 8,000) and individually in proof (12,880 sales, issue limit 22,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1984
(former Spink ref. 4204)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1974-1984 Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) Non-Circulating coin is that it was produced in a limited quantity, with only 25,000 coins minted during its production run. This scarcity contributes to its value and collectibility, making it a highly sought-after piece among coin collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5002566 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 4045056 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 6550000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 91200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 37147 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 22500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 21250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 19975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait) 1974-1984 coin.
