2008 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth II Fourth Head Proof

This product is supplied as 'coin only' in a plastic capsule.  There is no box or certificate.

2008 Sovereigns were minted in bullion and proof versions - only 12,500 proofs were minted. This 2008 proof sovereign in mint condition. This coin features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. This proof has been struck using specially selected blanks and highly polished dies. During striking, the coinage dies exert enormous pressure on the coin blank, with at least two separate blows (or strikes), ensuring that the impression has extra clarity. No box or certificate is provided with this.