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Lot 197:
Description
g Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold Sovereign, 1968, young laureate head right, MG on truncation for designer Mary Gillick, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, +ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D:, rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P to upper right for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, 7.98g (Bentley 379; Hill 306; Bull EGC 1487; S.4125). An excellent example, retaining full mint lustre, good extremely fine, housed in Royal Mint Collector Services capsule and card with certificate.
Condition report:
Calendar year mintage 4,203,000. The Latin legend translates as Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
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