1 4 Sovereign Gold Coin

Struck on five different continents gold sovereigns are a world standard gold coin recognized everywhere for its gold value.

1 4 sovereign gold coin. Each 2012 quarter sovereign measures 13 5mm diameter and weighs 1 997 grams of which 1 83 grams is fine gold. There had been an english coin known as the sovereign first authorised by henry vii in 1489 it had a diameter of 42 millimetres 1 7 in and weighed 15 55 grams 0 500 oz t twice the weight of the existing gold coin the ryal the new coin was struck in response to a large influx of gold into europe from west africa in the 1480s and henry at first called it the double ryal but soon. Demand for these smaller coins will only continue to rise as larger coins become less and less affordable as gold prices rise. Find your coin in the full list of great britain 1 4 sovereign coins with photos prices and values using easy filtering by country denomination metal category and year.

The sir winston churchill 22 carat gold quarter sovereign is struck in brilliant uncirculated quality and features the 90 th birthday portrait of her majesty queen elizabeth ii by the acclaimed artist and sculptor raphael maklouf. Gold in the quarter ounce size is within reach of virtually any investor and coins this size make good sense. Weighing 1 99g 0 063t oz 22 carat 917 60 fineness making 1 82g of fine gold content. The reverse depicts an iconic image of churchill displaying his famous v for victory gesture together with.

At that time there were several mints across the country. Please note that the depiction on the obverse of this coin differs according to year of mintage. With hm queen elizabeth ii s visage on the coin s obverse with the reverse depicting st george and the dragon. View great britain 1 4 sovereign prices images and mintage info.

In 1663 striking coins by hand was finally abandoned with the introduction of screw. The royal mint gold 1 2 sovereign coins since 650 coins have been minted in great britain at that time in several mints across the country. Small gold coins are growing in popularity as the gold prices rise. Gold sovereign coins from the british royal mint have been struck every year since 650 c e.

In 1663 striking coins by hand was finally abandoned with the introduction of screw presses and horse. What will i receive. Around 1540 the remaining mints closed and the royal mint we know today was the only left in operation. Around 1540 the remaining mints closed and the royal mint was the only mint normally in operation.

British gold sovereigns are one of the most sought after and coveted gold coins ever minted.