1983 Full Sovereign PF70 Cameo

Manufacturer: Royal Mint

Mintage: 21,250

Weight (grams): 7.98

Pure gold content (grams): 7.3224

Fineness: 916.7

Dimensions: 22 mm Diameter

 

1983 gold Sovereigns were issued only in Proof form - 21,250 were issued. This coin features the second 'Decimal' portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. 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.