These 1979-1986 Gold Proof Sovereign Elizabeth II 8-Coin Sets showcase the renowned St. George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Additionally, the set highlights Queen Elizabeth II's second portrait from 1979 to 1984 on six of the coins, and her third portrait from 1985 to 1986 on the remaining two coins in the set.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
Contains 1.8834 troy ounces of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
Weight: 63.84g
Diameter: 22.05mm
Issued with display box and certificate of authenticity

Please note: that this set may contain minor hairline scratches, frosting, and red spots.

Arnold Machin - Designer of the Second Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Designed by artist, Arnold Machin, the Second Definitive UK Coin Portrait exudes elegance. This new portrait was released with the introduction of the new five and ten pence decimalisation coins in 1968. This bust displays the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara; this tiara had been a wedding gift to the Queen from her grandmother Queen Mary in 1947. The Queen's hair is loosely waved and fabric is draped around her shoulders. This portrait was used on coins until 1984.

Raphael Maklouf - Designer of the Third Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II

Raphael Maklouf was born in Jerusalem on 10th December 1937 and came to the United Kingdom after the Second World War. His effigy of Her Majesty the Queen approved for the United Kingdom coinage from 1985 was his first coin design.

On 8 August 1984 Her Majesty approved two new designs for use on United Kingdom coinage from 1 January 1985, one for circulating coins and one for large commemorative issues. Selected form thirty-eight models submitted by seventeen artists, both are the work of sculptor Raphael Maklouf. He set out with the intention of producing "a symbol ... regal and ageless" and following his selection was granted two sittings by the Queen.

His "Third Portrait" of Elizabeth II was used from 1985 to 1997 inclusive.

Obverse

The obverse will either feature the third or fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic depiction of St. George slaying the dragon. This has appeared (with a few exceptions) on the reverse of modern sovereign coins since 1817.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£5,805.99
Product ID	13169
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	22.05mm
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1.8834
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1979 - 1986
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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1979 - 1986 Gold Proof Sovereign Elizabeth II 8 Coin Set