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1980 Gold Proof Sovereign Set - 4 Coins
Buy a 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign 4 Coin Set today! Although the Mint started to issue gold proof sets regularly from 1980, 4 coin sets are not available in all years, in fact, there are only two
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Buy a 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign 4 Coin Set today!
Although the Mint started to issue gold proof sets regularly from 1980, 4 coin sets are not available in all years, in fact, there are only two dates, 1980 and 1982, bearing the second or decimal portrait, in which all four gold coins were issued in proof sets. Therefore 1980, along with 1982, will have a particular appeal to those who collect "types" rather than every single date.
Gold Proof Sovereign Sets
In 1980, the Royal Mint issued, for the first time since 1937, a gold coin proof set. The 1937 set had been produced for the Coronation of George VI following a tradition established in the early 19th century. Although proof gold coins are known to have been produced in 1953 for the Coronation of Elizabeth II, these were only produced in extremely small numbers, and were never issued for sale to collectors, and none, to our knowledge have ever come to market. This makes the 1980 set the first issued for over 60 years, and only the fourth issued during the twentieth century.
Obverse
The obverse of the coins features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by British artist and sculptor, Arnold Machin.
Reverse
The reverse of the coins feature the iconic St George and the Dragon design, by Benedetto Pistrucci. This was first used on sovereigns in 1817.
Key Information
| Intrinsic Value | £4,670.56 |
| Product ID | 1253 |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Gold |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 2.0011 |
| Fineness/Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
| Date | 1980 |
| Obverse Designer | Arnold Machin |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Please be advised delivery timeframes are reflective of in-stock orders where payment and any necessary identification or onboarding documents have been received.
| Delivery Option | Est. Delivery Time |
|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | 2-3 working days |
| Special Delivery | Next day (1 working day) |
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