1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 front 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 back
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 photo
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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain

2015 year
Gold (.916) 7.98 g 22.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
1 Sovereign 1 GIP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
7.98 g
Diameter
22.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#427162
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Angel with sword in hand and three-headed hydra

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
75th ANNIVERSARY

Translation: Through adversity to the stars

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coin issued in wooden box, with 75th Anniversary Flight Privy Mark in the obverse:

 

Interesting fact

The 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique and interesting coin due to its gold content and limited mintage. The coin is made of 22-karat gold (.916 gold) and weighs 7.98 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the iconic Spitfire plane on the other, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. With a limited mintage of only 2,500 coins, this coin is a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  350 - - - - - -

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