{"product_id":"2017-queen-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-sovereign","title":"2017 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Sovereign","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOwn A True Modern Classic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued by the Royal Mint in 2017, this coin became so popular stocks sold out within days of release. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the 200th anniversary of the ‘modern’ Sovereign, the 2017 Proof Gold Sovereign features a unique and special design. This pays homage to Benedetto Pistrucci’s original 1817 George and the Dragon design - revered to this day as a masterpiece and a classic example of the engraver’s art. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tools used to create the 2017 design were painstakingly remastered from the famous engraver’s originals, giving an astonishing mark of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe modern version also tastefully honours Pistrucci’s wishes, by featuring St George surrounded by a full garter border and inscription - as the great Italian engraver originally intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJust 10,500 have been struck and each coin contains 7.98g of 22 carat gold and is finished to Proof standard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2017 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Sovereign Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: The Sovereign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of issue: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear of issue: 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 22ct Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.98g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22.05mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Milled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse designer:  Benedetto Pistrucci\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse designer:  Jody Clark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48034471838033,"sku":"BU52017","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/3559\/8929\/products\/the-royal-mint-coins-2017-queen-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-sovereign-1175990991.jpg?v=1751310737","url":"https:\/\/exclusivecoins.co.uk\/products\/2017-queen-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-sovereign","provider":"Exclusive Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}