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2008 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Fourth Head

Price: from £878.80

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: 903

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Description

The 2008 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 Llantrisant, Wales.

Obverse: The obverse of the Queen Elizabeth II 2008 Gold Sovereign features the fourth head portrait, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. This effigy of Queen Elizabeth II shows her profile facing right, wearing a diamond tiara. It is the fourth official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on coins minted by the Royal Mint. The sculptor's initials, 'IRB', are visible at the bottom of the head.

The inscription on the coin reads 'ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRA REGINA.FID.DEF'.

Reverse: The reverse of the 2008 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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