Description
The Obverse (front, heads) presents Queen Elizabeth II’s second portrait by Arnold Machin for the first time. This new Portrait sees The Queen wearing a tiara instead of a wreath, a gift from her grandmother, Queen Mary. An updated version of the same portrait has appeared on British stamps since 1967. The 2nd Portrait by Machin replaced the original Elizabeth II portrayal by Mary Gillick, to help new British decimal currency stand out when it was first released in 1968.
The Reverse (back, tails) of the 1974 gold bullion Sovereign hosts the signature 1817 ‘St George and the Dragon’ design by Benedetto Pistrucci. In the 19th century, talented Italian engraver Pistrucci was instructed to create designs for George III’s silver and gold coins by William Wellesley-Pole, The Master of The Mint and the Waterloo Medal for the British Government, a commission lasting 30 years.
The coin includes the inscription, ‘DEI GRA REGINA FID DEF’, which translates to ‘By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith’. The inscription refers to HM Queen Elizabeth II’s position as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Elizabeth II has held the role since her accession to the throne in 1952.
Coin comes in plastic flip or paper coin holder.
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