Description

 Sovereign 1980.

Queen Elizabeth II, Reign.

Second bust type, First Decimal period.

Obverse: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.

Obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, has been in use on nearly all United Kingdom coinage since 1968.

Legend: ELIZABETH  . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D:

Reverse: Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.

Reverse design: Benedetto Pistrucci, his initials 'BP' can be found on the base under the right hoof of the horse.

Edge: Milled.

Mintage in Proof: 720,000 (plus coins in sets).

Catalogue: Spink# SC1, KM# 919.

Specifications: Gold, 916.7,  0.2355 oz. AGW, 7.988 grammes, diameter 22.05mm, 1.52mm thick, struck in 22 carat gold.

Grade: FDC Proof.

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