The 1959 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth IIThe 1959 Gold Sovereign was the last issue until 1962.
The 1959 sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by Mary Gillick.
Only 1,358,228 sovereigns were struck in 1959 as Britain and America battled to fix the price at $35/oz.
A rare number of Proof sovereigns were also released.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 1,358,228 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1959. See Coins and Events of 1959
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 1,098.00 |
 | 1957-1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 1,105.00 |
 | 1959 Gold Sovereign Scarce £ 1,245.48 |
 | 1959 Full Gold Sovereign in a Luxury Wooden Case £ 1,269.90 |
 | 1958 Encapsulated Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold Full Sovereign AU58+ Condition £ 999.99 |
 | 1958 Gold Sovereign £ 1,184.43 |
 | :1958 GREAT BRITAIN ELIZABETH II GOLD SOVEREIGN CHOICE NGC MS63 LOW POP RARE R3 £ 1,651.38 |
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