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1978 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Elizabeth II BU

1978 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Elizabeth II BU


0.2354 troy oz .9167 1978 Brilliant Unc

Modern Gold British Sovereigns are a popular coin for many entry level collectors/investors. These classic sovereigns offer a great way to collect the earliest issues of Elizabeth II's reign.

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Coin highlights

  • All coins will be in Brilliant Uncirculated Condition.
  • Contains .2354 oz actual Gold weight.
  • This coin had a mintage of 6,550,000.
  • Obverse: Depicts the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Reverse: A rendition of St. George mounted on horseback slaying a dragon.
  • Minted at The Royal Mint.
  • KM#919. Protect your Gold Sovereign value in style by adding a plastic capsule recommended for this coin. It is easy to see why the Gold British Sovereign is one of the most popular Gold coins in the world. Add these historic Gold British Sovereign coins to your cart today!

Specifications

Country United Kingdom
Year 1978
Grade Brilliant Unc
Legal-tender face value 1 Sovereign
Metal Gold
Weight 0.2354 troy oz
Purity .9167
Diameter 22.05 mm
Thickness 1.52 mm

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