7.98 gram 91.67% Gold Bicentenary Sovereign

7.98 gram 91.67% Gold Bicentenary Sovereign

2017 marked 200 years since the first modern Sovereigns were struck in 1817. These gold coins featured a now-iconic reverse design by Italian artist, Benedetto Pistrucci. His Saint George and the dragon motif has been used on centuries of Sovereigns but, in its first iteration, the saint and his horse were enclosed within a garter.

Highlights:

• Year of Issue: 2017
• Metal: 22 Carat (91.67%) Gold
• Weight: 7.98g
• Diameter: 22.05mm

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