1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Garter type
2017 year| 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 |
| Year | 2017 |
| 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#102243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
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 (plain edge variety exists - see below)
Comment
Struck with a special garter design to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the modern sovereign, this piece features Pistrucci’s original 1817 ‘garter’ design for the first time since 1820, with the date appearing on the obverse for the first time since 1887. The coin was issued in a 5-coin set (749 sales, issue limit 750), in a premium 3-coin set (449 sales, issue limit 450), in a standard 3-coin set (997 sales, issue limit 1,000) and individually (10,486 sales, issue limit 10,500).
© The Royal Mint, 2017
Three Strike on the Day issues were released in 2017, with this garter type being struck on 1st July in Brilliant Uncirculated quality with a plain edge (1,786 sales, issue limit 1,817).
© The Royal Mint, 2017
The bullion issue does not feature the garter design but a special '200' privy mint mark.
Edge varieties:
Sp#SC11; KM#1426: Proof issue - reeded edge
Sp#SC11A; KM#1426.1: BU 'Strike on the Day' - plain edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Garter type) 2017 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a depiction of the St. Edward's Crown, which is a symbol of the monarch's power and authority. The crown is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, adding to the coin's regal and elegant appearance. This design was created by the renowned British engraver, Jody Clark, and is only found on this specific coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1786 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Garter type) 2017 coin.
