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The Royal Mint issued official UK gold Sovereigns inconsistently in the 1970s, so independent mints took on the task with these Isle of Man Sovereigns, released in bullion and proof formats for collectors and investors.
The reverse of these coins shows a Viking warrior, wielding his sword from a rearing horse in a clear reference to the classic Saint George Sovereign design. On the 1979 issue, a triskeles mintmark is shown between the horse's legs.
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used on the obverse of these gold coins is the work of sculptor and coin designer Arnold Machin and is paired with a simple inscription that reads 'ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II'.
Isle of Man Sovereigns follow the traditional specifications of British Sovereigns, offering just under eight grams of 22-carat gold. Intended as investment pieces, they are typically encountered in pleasing uncirculated condition.
These gold Sovereigns were produced by The Pobjoy Mint, which has issued a wide range of Manx coins over the years, as well as currency and commemorative coins for numerous countries and British Overseas Territories.
