1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Butler effigy) 2016 front 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Butler effigy) 2016 back
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Butler effigy) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Butler effigy

2016 year
Gold (.9167) 7.98 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
2016
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
References
Numista
N#79888
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right with date and designer's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2016 B.P.

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday with a limited release effigy by James Butler MBE RA, only for 2016. This sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (573 sales), in a premium 3-coin set (348 sales), in a standard 3-coin set (745 sales) and as individual pieces (7,995 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2016

Since 2009 the full sovereign has omitted the streamer from the helmet of St George however the other sovereign denominations continue to have the streamer.

The Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion issues for 2016 do not feature the Butler effigy obverse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Butler effigy) 2016 coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Jody Clark, which was first introduced on the UK's coinage in 2016. This portrait is known as the "Butler effigy" and it is named after the Queen's private secretary, Edward Butler, who was instrumental in the design process. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  9661 - - - - - -

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 (Butler effigy) 2016 coin.