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Elizabeth II proof sovereign, 1957

Overview

Museum number

RMM 2312

Country

United Kingdom

Ruler

Elizabeth II

Object name

coin
proof

Denomination

sovereign

Date

1957

Design

Obverse

wreathed portrait of Elizabeth II to right
inscription: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F: D:

Reverse

St George and the dragon
inscription: 1957

Obverse designer

Gillick, Mary

Reverse designer

Pistrucci, Benedetto

Edge

milled

Die axis

360

Production

Mint

Tower Hill

Material

gold

Dimensions

Weight

8.01g

Acquisition

Acquired from

Deputy Master, 1970

References

Archive reference

Royal Mint File 2/214/1

Standard reference

Wilson & Rasmussen 449