© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Sapphire Coronation
2018 year| 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 |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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#127827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with designer's name , date and sapphire coronation anniversary privy mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PISTRUCCI. 2018 65
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued to commemorate HM The Queens's Sapphire Coronation anniversary with a special '65' privy mark.This quintuple sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (849 sales, issue limit 850) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (Sapphire Coronation) 2018 coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Imperial State Crown, which is worn by the Queen during the coronation ceremony. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists and fans of the British royal family.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 849 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sapphire Coronation) 2018 coin.
