Description
The Sovereign was first commissioned by Henry VII as ‘a new money of gold’ to strengthen the authority and legitimacy of the new Tudor dynasty. This remained in production until the reign of James I when it was replaced by another gold coin. After a break of just over 200 years, The Sovereign was revived in 1817. The iconic design of St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci is featured on the reverse of this coin. Pistrucci’s famous reverse design has since appeared on Sovereigns struck for each monarch since the reign of Queen Victoria.
- Struck in 22 carat gold
- Finished to our finest Proof standard
- Features the timeless classic St George and the Dragon design
- Bears the fourth definitive portrait of Her Majesty The Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS on the obverse
- Struck to Proof quality
- Comes with original presentation case and numbered certificate
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