Description The modern Sovereign was re-introduced in 1887. It replaced the Guinea as part of the 1816 Great Recoinage and has gone to epitomise British Quality across the world for the last 200 years. Renowned and revered for its quality and iconic design, it set new standards for accuracy that remains to this day, with all new Sovereigns struck to the exact same specifications as the first modern Sovereign of 1817. now in its bicentenary year, this special “200” Mint mark Sovereign has been issued, struck in 22ct Gold, it featuresthe iconic Pistrucci design of St George slaying the dragon. Weight 7.98g 22ct Solid Gold Year 2017
