About the 1979 Gold Sovereign : Elizabeth II (Second Portrait)
9,100,000 bullion sovereigns and 50,000 proof sovereigns were minted In 1979.
The obverse design is by Arnold Machin and the reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci .
Spink Ref: 4204. Marsh: 310
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Label | Detail |
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Bullion Mintage | 9,100,000 |
Proof Mintage | 50,000 |
Obverse Design | Elizabeth II (Second Portrait) |
Obverse Text | ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA.F:D: |
Reverse Design | St. George |
Reverse Text | Null |