1966 British 22k gold Sovereign Elizabeth II
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1966
This 1966 British Sovereign is a historic bullion coin minted by The Royal Mint. It is struck from 22k gold, which consists of 91.67% purity, and possesses a total weight of approximately 7.32 grams with a gold content of 0.2354 ounces.
The coin has a diameter of 0.75 inches. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse displays the classic depiction of St. George on horseback defeating a dragon, a design originally created by the artist Benedetto Pistrucci. The year 1966 is indicated on the reverse side of the coin. Sovereigns are renowned globally for their status as bullion coins, combining precious metal content with historical numismatic design.
This specimen exhibits surface wear consistent with its age and use.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 7.32 grams
- Diameter
- 0.75 inches
- Material
- 22k gold (91.67% purity)
- Gold content
- 0.2354 ounces
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- The Royal Mint
Design
- Obverse
- Elizabeth II face
- Reverse
- St. George on horseback defeating a dragon
- Inscription
- 1966
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Benedetto Pistrucci
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- Issue or mint date
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- Material
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- Weight
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- Mint or printer
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Catalogue references
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