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Collectable gold proof 2006 Half Sovereign from The Royal Mint in the original presentation box with a numbered certificate of authenticity. This coin features the classic Saint George and the dragon design, created in 1817 for the first modern Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns. England's patron saint is seen riding on a rearing horse, pointing his sword at the dragon beneath his steed's hooves. This historic engraving is paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's instantly-recognisable portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. This 2006 Half Sovereign conforms to centuries-old specifications in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold with a fine proof finish. This pre-owned Royal Mint coin is ready to add to your collection.
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Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II features on the obverse of this 2006 gold Haf Sovereign with a legend which reads 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF' around.
This coin features Ian Rank-Broadley's classic Saint George and the dragon design, with England's patron saint mounted on a rearing horse. The date (2006) appears below with the artist's initials to the right.
Like all UK Sovereigns, struck since 1817, this 2006-dated coin is minted in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold and measures 19.30-millimetres in diameter. The fine proof finish is protected by a clear capsule.
This is a pre-owned Royal Mint coin, offered in its original presentation packaging with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The certificate records an issue limit of 5,000 individual proof Half Sovereigns for 2006, though Spink's guide to decimal coinage suggests that only 4,173 were actually issued, in addition to those included in sets.
