The 1957 Gold SovereignThe 1957 Gold Sovereign was the first Elizabeth II Sovereign made available to collectors. A rare number of Proof sovereigns were also released.
The sovereign shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait is on the obverse of the coin. The design was by Mary Gillick and was used on gold sovereigns up to 1968 (although a new design did not appear until 1974).Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 2,072,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1957. See Coins and Events of 1957
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1957 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Young Head £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1957 Elizabeth II: Gold-Plated Sovereign Coin: MODERN MUSEUM SPECIMEN £ 3.75 |
 | Gold Sovereign Young Queen Elizabeth Head Gillick 22ct 1957 £ 1,021.60 |
 | 1957 Queen Elizabeth II 22 Ct Gold Sovereign (BU) Coin £ 1,052.20 |
 | 1957 Queen Elizabeth II Full Gold Sovereign First Year Of Issue £ 1,095.00 |
 | Rare 1957 Gold Full Sovereign First Sovereign of Elizabeth II Reign w/ COA £ 1,791.70 |
 | 1905 full gold sovereign coin £ 1,434.70 |
 | 1980 Proof Sovereign Gold Coin Boxed £ 1,332.70 |
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