Description: The 2009 British half gold sovereign proof is available at ABS Bullion. Struck in 1489 The British gold sovereign is one of the oldest and most popular coins ever minted. Weighs 3.999 grams with 3.679 grams pure gold.Struck in 22 karat gold.Backed by the government of the UK.Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.St George and the Dragon on the reverse. The first gold sovereign was struck in 1489 by order of King Henry VII and remained in circulation during the reigns of several Monarchs. The Sovereign was redesigned by Benedetto Pistrucci and put back into circulation in 1817. The new design was extremely popular and regarded as one of the most beautiful coin design ever struck. The Sovereign has remained in circulation for over two centuries. Aside from Jubilee and commemorative years, it still features the original St. George and the Dragon design. The featured 2009 half gold sovereign is proof struck and absolutely remarkable. The reverse side has a depiction of St George on horseback as he slays a dragon. The obverse features the fourth Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin arrives in the original capsule and housed in the Royal Mint clamshell display box along with the certificate of authenticity.
Price: 429 USD
Location: Bayside, New York
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 1/2 Sovereign
Composition: Gold
Year: 2009
Fineness: 0.916
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/Region: England
Certification: Certificate of authenticity
