1983 QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL PROOF SOVEREIGN with BOX & COA on the gold 2 guineas

on the gold 2 guineas and 5 guineas

the Roettiers faded from the scene: John the master engraver suffered injury

Then suddenly a German jeweller from Dresden named John Croker was brought to the Mint

a gorgeous and very choice example of this 1-year type with the deeply engraved portrait in high relief

Issued to commemorate the 70th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday

1983 QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL PROOF SOVEREIGN with BOX & COA on the gold 2 guineasQueen Elizabeth II gold Proof Sovereign of the year 1983 complete with original Royal Mint box and Certificate of Authenticity. All sovereigns weigh 7. 98 grammes, and are made of 22 carat gold (0. 917 fine). They have a diameter of 22. 05 mm.