10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Pegasus; Gold Proof) 2012 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Pegasus; Gold Proof) 2012 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Pegasus; Gold Proof) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Pegasus; Gold Proof

2012 year
Gold (.999) 156.3 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#252292
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The winged horse Pegasus rearing on its hind legs, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES
2012

Engraver: Christopher Le Brun

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, the coin was also struck in silver proof. Issue limit: 500.

Interesting fact

The 2012 £10 Pegasus Gold Proof Coin has a unique feature - it's the first coin to ever depict Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse. The design shows the Queen on horseback, with Pegasus, the mythical winged horse, beside her. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item, with only 1,000 coins minted in gold.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  193 - - - - - -

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