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1966 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Young Head

Price: from £880.20

Manufacturer: Royal Mint

Weight (grams): 7.98

Pure gold content (grams): 7.3224

Fineness: 916.7

Dimensions: Diameter: 22.05 mm

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Product ID: 924

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Description

The 1966 Sovereign is a British gold coin, minted by the Royal Mint. The weight of the coin is 7.98 grams with a fineness of 916.7 (22 carat gold), this means it contains 7.3224 grams of pure gold. The diameter of the coin is 22 mm. The Sovereigns have a face value of 1 Pound and are legal tender in the UK.

The coin has no mintmark, indicating it was struck by The Royal Mint in London, England.

Obverse: The obverse of the Queen Elizabeth II 1966 Gold Sovereign features the 'young head' design by Mary Gillick. This effigy of Queen Elizabeth II shows her profile facing right, wearing a crown. It is the first official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on coins minted by The Royal Mint.

The inscription on the coin reads 'ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F:D:+'.

Reverse: The reverse of the 1966 Gold Sovereign features the traditional design of Saint George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, as well as the sculptor's initials B.P. and the year of issue.

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Excellent sovereign 👍

C. West Midlands 04/04/25

Great coin

Mr E. Suffolk 29/08/24

Very happy with this purchase, the coin will be a gift for my mother born in 1966 under the protection of Saint George. Very interested to see her reaction :), the coin is in good condition taking into consideration the age.

Mr H. Warwickshire 06/03/24