• The 1998 Gold Proof Sovereign with Certificate of Authenticity Number 4125 - 0.235 Troy Ounces of 22 Carat Gold

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    The 1998 Gold Proof Sovereign with Certificate of Authenticity Number 4125

    The 1998 proof sovereign features the fourth definitive UK coin portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley. This is the first year this portrait features on the sovereign.


    Proofs are specially struck coins, with a highly polished mirror finished background, and the raised design in contrasting matt finish. They are issued as limited editions, and are more expensive than the ordinary uncirculated version.

    1998 proof sovereigns are contained in a plastic capsule within a Royal Mint leather covered box.

    They are unnecessarily good for use in jewellery, which would ruin their special finish in a very short space of time, but they are ideal for the person who would prefer to keep them as a memento or family heirloom.

    Obverse

    In 1998 a new effigy was introduced; the fourth definitive UK coin portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait features on the obverse together with the legend ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA REGINA·FID·DEF. The 1998 sovereign was only struck in a proof finish; no uncirculated sovereigns were issued in 1998.

    Reverse

    The reverse features an engraving of St George attacking a dragon which was created by Benedetto Pistrucci.

    Specification

    Metal Gold
    Weight / Size Full
    Gold Weight Troy Ounces 0.235
    Fineness / Carat 0.917 / 22
    Date 1998
    Obverse Designer Ian Rank-Broadley
    Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
    Issuing Monarch Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
    Mint / Brand The Royal Mint
    Country United Kingdom
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