{"product_id":"royal-mint-1980-proof-gold-sovereign-in-case","title":"Royal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign in case","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecification\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 916.7 gold 83.3 copper [22ct]\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 22.12millimeters\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 7.988 grams [0.257 troy ounce]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sovereign is one of the world's best known gold coins. In its modern form it was first struck in 1817 during the reign of King George III taking its name from a handsome 20 shilling gold coin introduced in 1489 by King Henry VII.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse depicts the classic portrayal by Benedetto Pistrucci of St George on Horseback slaying the dragon. This design appeared on the sovereigns of George III and has featured on all sovereigns since 1887.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe obverse depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II based on the fine Arnold Machin portrait that has been used on most UK coins since 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor 1980 the Royal Mint will issue a maximum of 100000 proof soveregins for world wide distribution. of these 90000 have been authorised for use individually and 10000 for issue in boxed sets. These proofs can be distinguished from their circulating counterparts by the exquisite frosted relief and highly polished table. Proof coins are struck using specially selected blanks and highly polished dies that strike the coin blank with extra firm pressure. The proof coin has extra sharp detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48729565102308,"sku":"RA-0012658_A","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/1980_sovereign_1a.jpg?v=1776144996","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/royal-mint-1980-proof-gold-sovereign-in-case","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}