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2025 G. Britain 1 Sov Silver Proof in OGP

Category: World Coins

SKU 18444
In Stock

$119.00

For over 500 years, the Sovereign has been a global icon of trust, excellence, and legacy. Initially introduced in 1489, the Sovereign rose to prominence in 1817 and became the "gold standard" and a worldwide cornerstone of commerce. For the first time, the Royal Mint presents the legendary gold coin in .999 fine silver. Introducing the 2025 Silver Sovereign Proof, with a limited mintage of only 50,000!

Coin Design

Obverse – The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by award-winning portrait artist Martin Jennings. Surrounding the effigy are the inscriptions "CHARLES III," "D.G. REX F.D." (Latin for "By the Grace of God, King, Defender of Faith"), and the coin's denomination.
Reverse – The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's legendary Saint George and the Dragon design, first introduced in 1817. A symbol of triumph and courage, this intricate design remains one of the most celebrated works in numismatic history. It’s a classic image of good vs evil, with St. George on his horse over a dying dragon with a spear in his hand broken off in the struggle. It’s considered the most beautiful design to ever grace British coinage. Pistrucci's initials are also inscribed near the date.

Limited Mintage

The 2025 Silver Sovereign Proof has an extremely limited mintage of just 50,000 without the privy mark. Additionally, half of the mintage for this coin is restricted to Great Britain, making it even rarer for collectors outside the UK.

Sovereign Series

Introduced in 1489 under the reign of King Henry VII, the Sovereign has been a trusted symbol of stability, wealth, and prestige for over five centuries. Its global reputation was solidified in 1817 with the reintroduction of the Sovereign under the designs of Benedetto Pistrucci, whose iconic Saint George and the Dragon reverse remains one of the most celebrated works in numismatic history. Struck on five continents and used as a benchmark for gold coinage, the Sovereign has played a significant role in commerce and trade, becoming universally accepted as the "gold standard" of its time.