The 1983 Gold Sovereign Proof - Elizabeth IIOnly proof sovereigns were issued in 1983 - the year that saw the end of the one pound note in favour of the one pound coin.
Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the 1983 Gold Proof Sovereign.
Queen Elizabeth II's second portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin. SCBC: SC1.
The sovereign is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold Fineness of 0.916), and weighs 7.98 grams. It has a diameter of 22.05mm.
The coin was originally housed in its original Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint red leatherette case, accompanied with a certificate of authenticity (COA).Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 21,250 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1983. See Coins and Events of 1983
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1983 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin £ 1,230.70 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN 1983 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 625.00 |
 | 1983 Gold Proof Sovereign- NGC - PF69UC £ 1,052.20 |
 | 1983 Royal Mint Half Sovereign Gold Proof,Box,Coa,and Screw Lid Capsule.NO COIN £ 35.54 |
 | Proof Full Gold Sovereign 1983 £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO £ 1,000.00 |
 | 2007 Gold Proof Sovereign (Elizabeth II) - Royal Mint £ 1,239.99 |
 | 1995 Queen Elizabeth Gold Proof Sovereign With COA Boxed and Encapsulated £ 1,281.70 |
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