1986 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin

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1986 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin Obverse

1986 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin Reverse

Buy a 1986 Proof Half Sovereign

Premium proof 1986 gold Half Sovereign from The Royal Mint, available in the original presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity. Just 4,575 proof Half Sovereigns were struck in 1986, and, decades later, these sought-after coins are becoming more difficult to find. Like all British Half Sovereigns, the 1986 issue is struck in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold, with this example boasting an attractive proof finish. The obverse features Raphael Maklouf's elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the third such definitive effigy used on her coinage. Maklouf's work is paired with a reverse that is beloved by coin collectors across the globe. Benedetto Pistrucci's instantly recognisable Saint George and the dragon motif was created for the first modern Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, connecting this 20th-century coin with a long tradition of excellence, precision and beauty.

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1986 Half Sovereign Obverse Portrait

1986 gold Half Sovereigns feature an elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, showing Her Majesty wearing the Diamond Diadem, together with an inscription which reads 'ELIZABETH II DEI · GRA · REG · F · D ·'.

Saint George And The Dragon Reverse

The reverse of this coin features the classic Saint George and the dragon engraving, created by Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci in the early 19th century. The date is shown below the dragon with the artist's initials ('B.P.') to the right.

Struck In Solid 22-Carat Gold

1986 Half Sovereigns are minted in 3.99 grams of 22-carat (91.67%) gold, offering investors an actual gold weight of precisely 0.1176 troy ounces of precious metal. These coins measure 19.30 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge and feature a beautiful proof finish.

Mintage Figures For 1986 Half Sovereigns

4,575 gold proof Half Sovereigns were issued in an individual presentation by The Royal Mint in 1986, with additional pieces produced for inclusion in proof sets. No bullion Half Sovereigns were released in 1986.

Limited Edition Royal Mint Gold Coin

This pre-owned 1986 gold Half Sovereign comes encapsulated in the original Royal Mint presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed.