The Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign 3 Coin Sets feature the iconic depiction of St George slaying the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. The obverses include the second, third, and fourth UK coinage obverse portraits of Queen Elizabeth II.

Manufacturer: Royal Mint
22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
Contains 0.3531 troy ounces of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
Weight: 3.99g each (11.97g total)
Diameter: 19.3mm

Please note: Every set includes a 2004 coin, but the dates of the other two coins may vary among the following: 1980, 1984, 1986, and 1987.

The Second Coin Portrait

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. This portrait was used on coins until 1984.

The Third Coin Portrait

The third definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was by replaced the second portrait and featured on coins issued between 1985 and 1997. Designed by sculptor, Raphael Maklouf, this engraving reverts back to the truncated portrait which was more traditionally used as a effigy on coins. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara has been replaced by the King George IV State Diadem. For the first time, Elizabeth II is wearing earrings and a necklace.

The Fourth Coin Portrait

The fourth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was designed by sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was introduced in 1998 and was long overdue. The engraving displays a mature portrait of the Queen wearing the Queen Mary button stud pearl earrings and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. This portrait continued to be used until 2015.

Obverse

The three obverse designs in this 3-coin set each showcase one of the second, third, or fourth portraits of HM Queen Elizabeth II, depicting her ageing through the years.

Reverse

The reverse design of all three coins in the set features the iconic St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,100.70
Product ID	13789
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	19.3mm
Weight/Size	Half
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.3531
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Obverse Designer	Assorted
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign 3-Coin Set