1983 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Gold HALF Sovereign + Encapsulated
Limited edition especially struck proof sovereign in air tight screw capsule . The proof sovereign differs from the standard sovereign issued or bullion type in that this coin is in perfect proof condition free of finger prints, scratches, and other blemishes. The proof sovereign is also specially dipped during the the minting process to produce the iconic frosted raised features on both obverse and reverse.
Queen head facing right wearing a coronet, The initials of the designer do not appear and the truncation is blank. St.George mounted with sword attacking the dragon, streamer flowing from St George's helmet. The date appears below the exergue line at the bottom with the letters B.P. to the right.
Obverse Legend: ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F:D:
Milled: Rev: BP: Benedetto Pistrucci
Weight 3.99 grams Contains 0.1177 of 1 Troy Oz Gold
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