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An innovative first for the Sovereign series, the 2026 reverse frosted proof Sovereign reimagines The Royal Mint's flagship coin with a striking new finish. Unlike traditional proof Sovereigns, which pair frosted motifs with mirrored fields, this groundbreaking edition inverts the effect: the background is frosted while the designs gleam with a polished brilliance. Each of these 2026 Sovereigns is struck in 22-carat yellow gold, restoring the rich tone seen on historic 19th-century Sovereigns. The obverse bears Martin Jennings' definitive portrait of King Charles III, while the reverse revives Benedetto Pistrucci's legendary Saint George and the dragon design. From a limited edition of just 3,000 pieces, this pre-owned proof coin combines tradition and technical mastery.
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The obverse of this 2026 coin carries Martin Jennings' refined, uncrowned effigy of King Charles III, introduced in 2022. The surrounding Latin inscription reads 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·'.
On the reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci's timeless 19th-century engraving of Saint George slaying the dragon is displayed as you have never seen it before, with the central design seen in brilliant relief against a frosted backdrop. The date (2026) and the artist's initials appear below.
These coins are struck to the standard specification in 7.98 grams of 22-carat yellow gold, replacing the red gold used in recent years. This 2026 issue is distinguished by the reverse frosted strike: the first time such an effect has been used on a coin in the Sovereign series.
The 2026 reverse frosted Sovereign is part of a limited edition presentation of 3,000 coins, issued alongside the standard 2026 proof Sovereign. These are some of the lowest-mintage Sovereigns of the modern era, guaranteeing their place as future collectables.
We'll supply your pre-owned reverse frosted 2026 proof Sovereign in its official wood-effect Royal Mint case, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity and an illustrated information booklet detailing this remarkable innovation in the Sovereign series.
