Royal Mint honors ERII’s 60th year with St George quarter-sovereign

LONDON – Over 500 years ago, the first British sovereign coin was struck, with the intention of rivaling the finest gold coins of Europe. In 1817 it took pride of place in the re-coinage of George III, featuring a design by Benedetto Pistrucci. This much-admired design has appeared on the gold coins of every British monarch since. Now, 60 years after it appeared on the first sovereigns of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the classic is back.

The introduction of the quarter-sovereign – struck in 22 carat gold like every member of the sovereign family – brings Pistrucci’s beautiful design, steeped in history, within the reach of every collector. Every detail of the St George and the Dragon design can be appreciated in as perfect a representation on the smaller quarter-sovereign as is seen in its larger cousins.

In celebrating the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the appearance of the first coins of her reign, the Royal Mint has reissued the quarter-sovereign with Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon once more. Each of the 10,000 coins in the edition has been struck from dies made from the original masters created by Pistrucci himself.

The Royal Mint is offering the quarter-sovereign at a price of £100 (approx. $155). To view additional details and order online, log on to www.royalmint.com.

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