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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Elizabeth II and the Lion
2021 year| Gold (.916) (22ct) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (22ct) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#297097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The design depicts a crowned Queen Elizabeth, II effigy based on photography from her coronation in 1953, poised next to her protector and companion - the Lion.
The concept for Elizabeth and the Lion was greatly inspired by the captivating story and history of Una and the Lion - originally struck as a five sovereign piece to mark the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837. The inscription featured, is also inspired by William Wyon's Una and the Lion.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIRIGIT DEUS GRESSUS MEOS
Translation: God directs our steps
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Elizabeth II and the Lion) 2021 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) made of Gold (.916) (22ct) weighing 7.98 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the monarch's relationship with the British Overseas Territories. The coin's obverse features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts the iconic image of the Lion of Gibraltar, which symbolizes the territory's strength and resilience. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item that highlights the rich history and culture of Gibraltar and the British Overseas Territories.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Elizabeth II and the Lion) 2021 coin.
