Description
Why purchase this 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Half Sovereign 3.994 gram gold proof coin?
The Sovereign, which was first minted in 1489, is a highly recognized symbol of the British monarchy. Since 1817, the reverse of Sovereign series coins have rarely been modified from Benedetto Pistrucci’s portrayal of St. George and the Dragon. This limited mintage 2022 dated release of the series features a rendition of the Royal Arms as a tribute to the historic reign of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- This 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Half Sovereign coin contains 3.994 grams of .9167 fine gold.
- The coin is graced with the first definite coinage effigy of His Majesty The King.
- The coin features a lustrous proof finish.
- The legal tender coin of Great Britain measures 19.30 mm diameter.
- The coin will ship in its original Mint packaging.
- Mintage is limited to only 6,480 pieces.
Gorgeously Detailed Imagery
Obverse: A left facing effigy of His Majesty King Charles III is centered on the obverse. The newly designed portrait is encircled by the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “DEI. GRA. REX. FID. DEF.” This likeness of the monarch is an example of the work of award-winning British sculptor Martin Jennings.
Reverse: The reverse features an interpretation of the Royal Arms created by renowned British sculptor Jody Clark, the designer of the fifth and final definitive coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A crowned heraldic shield is supported by the Lion of England and the Unicorn of Scotland, while a banner entwined with the floral badges of the United Kingdom appears below, bearing the British monarch’s motto “DIEU ET MON DROIT” (God and my right) and “2022.”
Magnificent Gold Proof Coin
This 2022 Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Half Sovereign 3.994 gram gold proof coin is ungraded, featuring an astoundingly sharp strike, exceptionally finished surfaces and tremendous eye appeal. The coin will arrive as originally issued by The Royal Mint, encapsulated and nestled in a stylish presentation case, along with a Certificate of Authenticity.
