These 1989 Gold Double Sovereign Elizabeth II 500th Anniversary coin are a special one-year issue and no uncirculated version of this sovereign was issued.
Struck from 22 carat gold, this British coin marks the 500th anniversary of the sovereign and was designed by Bernard Sindall.
Photographs shown may not be the actual coin and may differ in terms of grade, die numbers, design flaws and other minor details.
This coin was the first Sovereign reverse design in the entire of Queen Elizabeth II's current reign, the last time the reverse design was changed was over 100 years ago where St George and the Dragon appeared.
Bernard Sindall designed the reverse and obverse of this coin to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first gold sovereign for Henry VII in 1489. The original sovereigns were intended to be used as a symbol of Britain's importance and wealth, to impress the rest of Europe.
Designed by sculptor, Bernard Sindall, the obverse engraving features Elizabeth II sat on a throne. The Queen faces forward in a modern interpretation of the original design for the 1489 gold sovereign. The inscription is set in a medieval style type font.
The reverse features the Royal Arms shield surmounted on a crowned double Tudor rose. The original use of the Tudor rose symbolised the success and prestige or the new Tudor dynasty in 1489. The reverse bears the medieval style inscription:
1489-1989 ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN.
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 28.4 mm |
Weight / Size | Double |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.471 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Date | 1989 |
Obverse Designer | Bernard Sindall |
Reverse Designer | Bernard Sindall |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
Obverse Grade | Reverse Grade | Price | Availability | |
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PF-66 ULTRA CAMEO | PF-66 ULTRA CAMEO | £1,800.00 | Out Of Stock | |
PF-65 ULTRA CAMEO | PF-65 ULTRA CAMEO | £1,750.00 | Out Of Stock |
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