.2355 ozt 1966 Queen Elizabeth Sovereign Gold

This is a 1966 Elizabeth II British gold Sovereign coin featuring Saint George slaying a dragon, which has been a common motif on British gold sovereigns since 1817.

The reverse features St. George in battle armor slaying a large dragon, a neoclassical design created by Benedetto Pistrucci.

The coin is made of 22-karat gold (91.67% purity) and weighs approximately 7.98 grams.

This gold sovereign coin features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick.

It has a face value of one pound and is considered legal tender in the United Kingdom.

Minting Location: While sovereigns were minted in London until 1917, and again in 1925, they were also produced at various mints in Australia and South Africa during this period.

Sovereigns are a type of bullion coin, valued for their gold content as well as their collectibility.

Mint Mark: Royal Mint in London, England

Content .2355 troy oz. fine gold

Minted by the Royal Mint

Weight: 7.9881 g or 7.325 grams fine gold

Diameter: 23 mm

Purity: 91.70% or .917 or 22k

Denomination: 1 pound

Year: 1966

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