1989 Gold 5 Pounds (5 Sovereigns) 500th Anniversary Proof

UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022.
Gold 5 pounds (5 sovereigns), 1989. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 500 years anniversary of the sovereign 1489-1989, this is the first special design issued under Queen Elizabeth II, often held to be the most beautiful coin design during her reign.
Facing full length portrait of Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's Chair as at her coronation, all within beaded border; legend around in Medieval typeface, ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·. Design by Bernard Sindall. / Crowned Royal Shield of Arms set in a double Tudor rose, within beaded circle; inscription around in medieval typeface, 'ANNIVERSARY · OF · THE · GOLD · SOVEREIGN · 1489 · 1989'. Design by Bernard R. Sindall. Edge milled.
Reference: S-SE6 (was 4253); KM-958
Mintage: 5,000.
Diameter: 36.02 mm.
Weight: 39.94 g. (AGW=1.1777 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
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