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
List items on:
 | 1983 Gold Proof Half Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO £ 670.00 |
 | 1983 QEII NGC PF69UCAM Gold Proof Half Sovereign in Luxury Gift Box £ 595.00 |
 | 1983 Royal Mint Half Sovereign Gold Proof,Box,Coa,and Screw Lid Capsule.NO COIN £ 35.54 |
 | ELIZBETH 2nd 1983 22ct FINE GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN IN GOLD MOUNT WEIGHT 12.5 GRAMS £ 1,332.70 |
 | Proof Full Gold Sovereign 1983 £ 1,128.70 |
 | 2012 Gold Proof Full sovereign, special design on reverse, in capsule £ 1,281.70 |
 | 1980 Proof Sovereign Gold Coin Boxed £ 1,332.70 |
 | Gold Proof Sovereign 2005 £ 1,331.68 |
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