These 1963 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint Coins are NGC graded by expert numismatists at the Numismatic Guaranty Company.
Each coin is struck in 22 carat gold (0.9167 fineness) and contains 0.2354 troy ounces of the precious metal.
Features the first definitive UK coin portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Designed by Mary Gillick, the portrait captures the youthful 26 year old queen.
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Photographs shown may not be the actual coin and may differ in terms of grade, die numbers, design flaws and other minor details.
There were 7,400,000 sovereigns minted in 1963 which makes this a very common date for sovereigns.
The Elizabeth II pre-decimal portrait, designed by British sculptor Mary Gillick features on the obverse of the 1963 sovereign. Mary Gillick's crownless portrait is still being struck on Maundy Money coins today.
The 1963 British gold sovereign reverse shows St George mounted on horseback, slaying the Dragon. This classic design was created by Royal Mint Engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, and first appeared on sovereigns in 1817.
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 22.05mm |
Weight / Size | Full |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.235 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Date | 1963 |
Obverse Designer | Mary Gillick |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
Obverse Grade | Reverse Grade | Price | Availability | |
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MS-65 | MS-65 | £763.63 | Out Of Stock |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
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If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
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