1957 Gold Full Sovereign MS64

Step into history with the 1957 Gold Sovereign, a pivotal coin marking the reintroduction of gold sovereigns for investment during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, after a 25-year hiatus since 1932. Struck by The Royal Mint, this sovereign captures a unique chapter in British numismatic heritage while providing modern investors with VAT-free, Capital Gains Tax-exempt gold in a globally recognised form.

Why this Sovereign stands out

The 1957 Gold Sovereign is immediately distinguishable by its 168-grain milled edge, unlike the 108 grains found on later Elizabeth II sovereigns, offering collectors and investors a highly recognisable and historically significant variant.

On the obverse, you’ll find the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, showcasing the young queen with a bare head facing right, an image that defined an era of post-war optimism and modernisation.

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s timeless depiction of St George slaying the dragon, a powerful symbol of courage, victory, and tradition, with the date elegantly positioned below.

Key Details:

• Gold Content: 0.2354 troy ounces

• Fineness: 0.9167 (22 carat gold)

• Grade: Very Fine

• Obverse Designer: Mary Gillick

• Reverse Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

• Issuing Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

• Country: United Kingdom

• Mint: The Royal Mint

• VAT Free & Capital Gains Tax Exempt