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2011 gold proof Half Sovereign from The Royal Mint. This highly collectable issue is supplied in the original case, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity which confirms that this coin is part of a limited edition presentation of just 2,500. Struck in 3.99 grams of solid 22-carat gold, this 2001 Half Sovereign follows a historic specification, laid down in 1817 when the first modern Half Sovereigns were issued. The reverse design also dates back to this era. Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the dragon design has become a hallmark of the Sovereign series and is paired here with Ian Rank-Broadley's popular coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. A key addition to any proof Half Sovereign collection.
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The instantly recognisable image of Saint George on horseback, his sword pointed at a winged dragon, is shown on the reverse of this proof coin with the date (2011) below and 'BP.' Initials to the right for Benedetto Pistrucci.
The obverse portrait used on this Half Sovereign is Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, used between 1998 and 2015. The inscription reads 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA REGINA · FID · DEF ·'.
Gold Half Sovereigns are struck to a historic specification in 3.99 grams of solid 22-carat gold (actual gold weight: 3.66 grams). This proof edition boasts an appealing contrast between mirrored surfaces and frosted devices.
2,500 proof Half Sovereigns were authorised for release by The Royal Mint in this limited edition presentation according to the certificate, but records indicate that up to 4,259 were sold, plus coins in sets - a mystery!
This pre-owned collector's coin is supplied in the original Royal Mint packaging, which includes a protective capsule, a wooden display box and a black case. The official, individually numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
