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The 12 Greatest Sovereigns

We have identified what we would classify as the 12 greatest sovereigns; the most historically significant and interesting sovereign coins, from 200 years of the gold sovereign. We have identified the coins that make assembling a collection much more achievable; by focusing on those that stand apart, rather than the most expensive or one from every date.

The below sovereigns offer a fascinating and deep delve look into the last 200 years of British history and coinage, recording some of the most important moments in the history of the world’s greatest gold coin; the Sovereign. Looking back from King George V and the Bombay Mint of 1918, to Queen Elizabeth II Gold sovereign of 1989. View the Hattons of London 12 Greatest Sovereigns below, or read the full book here

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    • World first – the first four sided proof sovereign
    • Worldwide availability of just 2,019 coins
    • Struck in solid 22 carat gold
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    • World First
    • Worldwide availablility of just 3,999 coins
    • Struck in solid 22 carat gold
    • Released to mark the platinum wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
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    • World first!
    • Worldwide availability of just 1,817 coins
    • Struck in solid 22 carat gold
    • Unique 12-sided shape
    • Released to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern Sovereign
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    • The very first sovereign to feature the Shield of the Royal Arms on the reverse
    • 1825 are the very first date of this first type and highly sought after
    • Comes in a display box with a Certificate of Authenticity
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    • The definitive sovereign of the Victorian era
    • Designed by William Wyon
    • Struck by the Royal Mint
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    • First year of the Jubilee Portrait type
    • Only British sovereign struck in ‘yellow gold’
    • Comes in a display box with a Certificate of Authenticity
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    • The most historically significant and interesting coins from 200 years of the gold sovereign’s history
    • Hardback
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