5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd 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 | 1985-1997 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#13382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1985 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
The 1985 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (5,849 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (281 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 1985
The 1990 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,721 sales, issue limit 2,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1990
The 1991 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,336 sales, issue limit 1,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1991
The 1992 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,165 sales, issue limit 1,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1992
The 1993 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set with special Pistrucci medal (1,078 sales, issue limit 1,250).
© The Royal Mint, 1993
The 1994 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (918 sales, issue limit 1,250).
© The Royal Mint, 1994
The 1995 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (718 sales, issue limit 1,250).
© The Royal Mint, 1995
The 1996 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (742 sales, issue limit 1,250).
© The Royal Mint, 1996
The 1997 strike was only issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (860 sales, issue limit 1,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1997
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1985-1997 coin is that it was minted with a unique "proof" finish, which gives it a highly detailed and polished appearance. This finish was achieved through a special minting process that involved multiple strikes of the die to create a sharp, detailed image on the coin's surface. The result is a coin that has a beautiful, mirror-like finish that is highly prized by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 13626 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 7723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 1226 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 906 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 901 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 802 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait) 1985-1997 coin.
