© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sovereign Bicentenary
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#102254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with '200' privy mark, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(200)
2017 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The St. George and the Dragon design on the Sovereign has been used for 200 years. The 2017 Bullion Sovereign celebrates this with the addition of a '200' privy mark on the bottom left-hand side of the reverse. A garter design was issued for the proof sovereign for 2017.Close up of privy mark:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Sovereign Bicentenary) 2017 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the modern Sovereign, which was first introduced in 1817. The coin features a special design on the reverse side, showcasing a crowned shield with the year 1817 and 2017 on either side, symbolizing the longevity and legacy of the Sovereign coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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