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Historic elegance

Steeped in over 500 years of history, The Sovereign holds a distinguished place as one of the world’s oldest coins still in production. Celebrated as the ‘chief coin of the world’, it is a cherished piece in the realm of numismatics, prized by collectors worldwide.

Timeless Sovereign

Stuck in proof quality 91.67% yellow gold, as The Sovereign was done for centuries, the 2027 three-coin proof set includes the Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign. Each coins' reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic portrayal of St George slaying the dragon, as well as the 2027 year-date. 

1 27A67DAA BRM The Sovereign 2027 Gold Proof 3 Coin Set InCase

The obverse on each coin features the Martin Jenning's effigy of H.M. King Charles III, and the inscriptions 'CHARLES III' and the Latin phrase 'DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF', translating to 'Charles III, by the grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith'.

Presentation packaging

Packaged in a prestigious timber display case and shipper, this set is accompanied by a detailed certificate of authenticity. 

Specifications

Specifications

Coin

Sovereign

Half Sovereign

Quarter Sovereign

Coin

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

Sovereign

7.990

Half Sovereign

3.990

Quarter Sovereign

2.000

Coin

Maximum Diameter (mm)

Sovereign

22.05

Half Sovereign

19.30

Quarter Sovereign

13.50

Coin

Maximum Thickness (mm)

Sovereign

4.80

Half Sovereign

3.50

Quarter Sovereign

2.90

Coin

Maximum Mintage

Sovereign

4,610

Half Sovereign

2,910

Quarter Sovereign

-

Year

2027

Metal

Gold

Fineness (% purity)

91.67

Finish

Proof

Effigy

Martin Jennings design of H.M. King Charles III

Designer

Benedetto Pistrucci

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