This coin can be found in the 2007 STANDARD CATALOG OF WORLD COINS 34th EDITION catalog by Chester L Krause and Clifford Mishler.
Across the Atlantic... from the United Kingdom 1982 Gold Proof Half Sovereign!
KM# 922 Page# 877
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I'm offering this is a beautiful example of the Young Head type of a British Gold Half Sovereign. The obverse displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse features Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying a dragon.
These Proofs can be distinguished from their circulatng counterparts by the exquisite frosted relief and the highly polished table. Proof coins are struck using specially selected blanks and highly polished dies that strike the coin blank with extra firm pressure.
Precious metal content is 3.99 gm. of 22 kt. (917 fine) gold. Your Proof Half Sovereign will arrive in this presentation case, complete with the certificate of authenticity.
Mintage: 23,000
Year of Issue: 1982
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Sr. George Slaying the Dragon
Composition: .917 Silver
Weight: .1176oz
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