5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 36.02 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1980-1984 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1980 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
The 1980 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (10,000 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1980
The 1981 strike was issued as part of a 9-coin Commemorative Proof set (2,080 sales, issue limit 5,000) and individually in proof (3,320 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1981
The 1982 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (2,500 sales, issue limit 2,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1982
The 1984 strike was issued as part of a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (7,095 sales, issue limit 8,000) and individually in proof (905 sales, issue limit 8,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1984
The first time a Brilliant Uncirculated five sovereign piece was issued. Issued individually with a special U privy mark.
© The Royal Mint, 1984
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1980-1984 coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 5400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 15104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1980-1984 coin.
