1987 Great Britain UK Proof Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)

1987 Great Britain UK Proof Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)

Celebrate the timeless elegance of British coinage with the 1987 Great Britain UK Proof Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set (w/Box & COA). Issued by the prestigious Royal Mint, this premium collection includes a Double Sovereign, a Full Sovereign, and a Half Sovereign, all struck in rich 22-carat (.9167 fine) gold. Each coin features a stunning proof finish, showcasing sharp frosted designs against deeply mirrored fields. The set highlights two of the most iconic designs in British numismatic history: the classic St. George and the Dragon engraving by Benedetto Pistrucci, first introduced on the Sovereign in 1817, and the third definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, which graced British coinage from 1985 to 1997.

Struck in limited numbers, with only 12,500 sets authorized by the Royal Mint in 1987, this was the sole Sovereign proof set issued that year. The artistry of Pistrucci’s dynamic scene of St. George battling the dragon is beautifully enhanced by the proof striking technique, offering collectors extraordinary detail and luster. Housed in its original red leather, velvet-lined presentation case and accompanied by the official individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA), this set remains a treasured find for discerning collectors. Finding an example in pristine condition decades after release makes this offering even more remarkable.

Set Features:

• Limited mintage of 12,500
• Crafted from .9167 fine gold. With a total troy ounce of  0.8239 troy oz
• Denomination: 1/2 Sovereign, Sovereign, Two Pounds
• Struck at the Royal Mint
• Proof finish
• This 3-coin set arrives in the original case with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Obverse: Feature a bust of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FD," which translates to "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen."
• Reverse: Display St. George on his horse as he slays a dragon with the year of mintage below

Whether you are a dedicated Sovereign enthusiast or seeking an elegant addition to your gold holdings, the 1987 Great Britain UK Proof Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set (w/Box & COA) offers unmatched historical significance, artistic brilliance, and enduring value—making it a crown jewel for any collection.

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