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    Presentation Box
  • 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof Reverse
    Reverse
  • 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof Obverse
    Obverse
  • 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof Presentation Box
  • 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof Reverse
  • 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof Obverse
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£53.60
Estimated UK Delivery
£6.00
Stock status
Out Of Stock
Product ID
848

2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof

A new denomination in the gold sovereign series. This is the first year the gold quarter sovereign has ever been issued, and apart from two patterns produced in 1853, quarter sovereigns had never been minted before.

Available in proof and uncirculated versions.

See the rest of the 2009 Sovereign Collection.

£163.60

(VAT Exempt)
Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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Expert Numismatists

The issue limit for the proof is 10,000 pieces, and for the "bullion" version 25,000 pieces.

Buying from us you also get the benefit of buying from expert professional numismatists who have been in the business for over 50 years.

Benedetto Pistrucci

The reverse dies for sovereigns, half sovereigns, double sovereigns and quintuple sovereigns were remastered and recut in 2007.

For 2009, we are told that the reverse dies will revert to dies produced from masters in the Royal Mint Museum, and possibly worked on by Benedetto Pistrucci himself.

Gold proof quarter sovereigns are still supplied to the trade and we are able to offer discounts on the official Royal Mint issue price.

According to the Royal Mint:

The Quarter Sovereign Victorian Pattern Pieces

The coinage reform in the reign of George III made no provision for a quarter-sovereign, the denomination of five shillings being satisfactorily served by the large silver crown piece. By 1853, however, there was a perceived need for a more conveniently-sized coin of five shillings and, in initial trials, attractive little quarter-sovereigns were struck as pattern pieces.

The quarter-sovereign pattern pieces of 1853 bore the lovely Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria while two different reverse designs were considered.

The first reverse design features a Crowned Royal Shield of Arms with the text 'QUARTER SOVEREIGN 1853' around the edge.

The second reverse design features the text of the proposed denomination and text in the center - 'FIVE SHILLINGS 1853' whilst a crown features at the top and a thistle, rose and clover features at the bottom of the reverse.

The proposal was abandoned probably because the coin was so small it could far too easily be lost between a thumb and forefinger. There was also likely to be the problem that it would wear too fast in circulation as was indeed the case with the half sovereign.

Those exquisite Victorian trial pieces now form a treasured part of the Royal Mint collection.

Now in 2009, a quarter sovereign has been made available to collectors for the very first time. Since it takes its place in the sovereign family, Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon design features on the reverse while the obverse bears the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

Obverse

The obverse bears the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

Reverse

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon design.

Specification

MetalGold
Weight / SizeQuarter
Gold Weight Troy Ounces0.059
Fineness / Carat0.917 / 22
Date2009
Obverse DesignerIan Rank-Broadley
Reverse DesignerBenedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint / BrandThe Royal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Terms & Delivery

Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

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.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

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.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

View our full Terms & Conditions.

Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

Full delivery information can be found by clicking here.

Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.