Code: 10997
Elizabeth II 1989 Gold Proof Sovereign
Struck for the 500th Anniversary of the Sovereign, designed by Bernald Sindall.
Obverse: The Queen enthroned facing, seated in the coronation chair (St Edward's Chair), holding Sceptre and Rod, all within inner circle, with Latin legend surrounding: ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRA. REG. FID. DEF.
Reverse: Crowned Shield of the Royal Arms upon a double Rose, all within inner circle, with legend surrounding: ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD SOVEREIGN 1489-1989.
S.4272.
Much as struck, with original Royal Mint box and Certificate of Authenticity, an extremely popular issue.
*Mintage of only 10,535 issued.