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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof
| 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 | 1985-1997 |
| 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#14393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1985 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1985 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (5,849 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (11,393 sales, issue limit 12,500).© The Royal Mint, 1985
The 1986 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (12,500 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (5,079 sales, issue limit 12,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1986
The 1987 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (12,500 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (9,979 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1987
The 1988 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (11,192 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (7,670 sales, issue limit 12,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1988
The 1990 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,721 sales, issue limit 2,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,937 sales, issue limit 7,500) and as individual pieces (4,767 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1990
The 1991 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,336 sales, issue limit 1,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,152 sales, issue limit 2,500) and as individual pieces (4,713 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1991
The 1992 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,165 sales, issue limit 1,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (967 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (4,772 sales, issue limit 6,904).
© The Royal Mint, 1992
The 1993 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set with special Pistrucci medal (1,078 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (663 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (4,349 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1993
The 1994 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set, issue limit: 1,250 (918 sales), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set. Issue Limit: 1,250 (1,249 sales) as well as individually with Issue Limit: 5,000 (4,998 sales)
© The Royal Mint, 1994
The 1995 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set, issue limit: 1,250 (718 sales), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set, Issue Limit: 1,250 (1,112 sales) as well as individually with Issue Limit: 7,500 (7,500 sales)
© The Royal Mint, 1995
The 1996 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set, issue limit: 1,250 (742 sales), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set, Issue Limit: 1,250 (868 sales), a 2-coin set with a 1/10th Gold Britannia, sales unknown, as well as individually with Issue Limit: 7,500 (7,500 sales)
© The Royal Mint, 1996
The 1997 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set, issue limit: 1,000 (860 sales), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set, Issue Limit: 1,250 (817 sales), a 2-coin set, As well as individually with Issue Limit: 7,500 (7,500 sales)
© The Royal Mint, 1997
Note - there was a special half sovereign design struck in 1989.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Proof) 1985-1997 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it has a proof finish, which means that the coin was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and mirror-like finish. This process gives the coin a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 17242 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 17579 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 22479 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 18862 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 8425 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 7201 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 6904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 6090 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 7165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 9330 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 9110 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 9177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait; Proof) 1985-1997 coin.
