#52 • 1974 Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $600-700 Origin: London, England Denomination: 1 Pound Year: 1974 Mint: Royal Mint Grade/Condition: F or VF Metal: 91.67% gold, 8.33% copper alloy) Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4.6 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1974, this Gold Sovereign bears the enduring image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, her youthful profile designed by Arnold Machin, an effigy that came to define the coinage of the early decades of her reign. The reverse presents Benedetto Pistrucci’s celebrated depiction of Saint George in the act of vanquishing the dragon, a motif that has graced British sovereigns since the early nineteenth century and remains one of the most recognizable in numismatic art. The piece is believed to be graded F (or FV), indicating moderate circulation yet retaining clear detail and a pleasing overall appearance. Issued during a period of renewed interest in gold coinage, this sovereign represents both a continuation of royal tradition and a reflection of the era’s craftsmanship under the Royal Mint.