1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation, Proof Piedfort) 2018 front 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation, Proof Piedfort) 2018 back
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation, Proof Piedfort) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation, Proof Piedfort

2018 year
Gold (.9167) 15.98 g 22.05 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.98 g
Diameter
22.05 mm
Thickness
3.04 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#326000
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right with date, designer's initials and sapphire coronation anniversary privy mark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 65 2018 B.P.

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually to commemorate HM The Queens's sapphire coronation anniversary with a special '65' mint mark. The design was struck on a variety of denominations. Issue limit: 2,750.

© The Royal Mint, 2018

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Sapphire Coronation, Proof Piedfort) 2018 coin is that it features a special sapphire coronation design on the reverse side, which commemorates the 65th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. The sapphire coronation design is a unique feature of this coin and sets it apart from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 65 1930 - - - - - -

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