Pre-Owned 1989 UK 500th Anniversary Double Sovereign Proof Design Gold Coin
The Pre-Owned 1989 UK Proof Design Double Sovereign Gold Coin was struck to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the gold sovereign coin. The obverse of the coin features Queen Elizabeth II seated as at her Coronation, within the inscription 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF', which may be translated as 'Elizabeth II - by the grace of God, Queen, defender of the faith. The reverse of the coin bears the Shield of the Royal Arms and the Royal Crown superimposed upon a double rose and the inscription 'Anniversary of the Gold Sovereign 1489-1989'. - Weighs 15.98g and is struck in 22ct Gold. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Struck to a proof design finish. - Diameter: 28.40mm. Thickness: 2.00mm. - Supplied loose without box or certificate. The modern two-pound gold coin was introduced in 1820 and is often called a double sovereign.