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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Anniversary
1989 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 | 1989 |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Shield of Arms superimposed over a double Tudor rose, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: AnnIVERSARY·OF·ThE·GOLD·SOVEREIGn·1489·1989
Lettering (regular font): ANNIVERSARY·OF·THE·GOLD·SOVEREIGN·1489·1989
Engraver: Bernard R. Sindall
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first commemorative Sovereign, which was produced to commemorate 500 years since the first sovereign strike, it was the first time that the word Sovereign has featured on a sovereign.This sovereign was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (5,000 sales, issue limit 5,000), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (7,936 sales, issue limit 10,000) and as individual pieces (10,535 sales, issue limit 12,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1989
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1989 Gold Sovereign Anniversary coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign, which was introduced during the reign of King Henry VII in 1489.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 23471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Gold Sovereign Anniversary) 1989 coin.
