Coin Identifier
Gold Sovereign (Elizabeth II, First Portrait)
One Sovereign (£1 GBP)

Gold Sovereign (Elizabeth II, First Portrait)

United Kingdom · 1957-1968

Small gold coin featuring the 'Mary Gillick' laureate bust of a young Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The inscriptions read 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F: D:'. The reverse typically features Saint George and the Dragon.

Country
United Kingdom
Year
1957-1968
Denomination
One Sovereign (£1 GBP)
Metal
22 Carat Gold (91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper)

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Overview

Small gold coin featuring the 'Mary Gillick' laureate bust of a young Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The inscriptions read 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F: D:'. The reverse typically features Saint George and the Dragon.

Historical significance

This was the first gold sovereign series issued during Queen Elizabeth II's reign. After a hiatus in regular production following World War II, these were minted primarily to maintain the prestige of the sovereign and supply international markets.

Estimated value

$500.00 - $600.00 USD (heavily dependent on the current market price of gold)

Care & preservation

Handle only by the edges to avoid transferring skin oils. Store in a PVC-free plastic capsule or archival-safe flip. Do not clean or polish, as this can severely reduce numismatic value.