1968 Gold Sovereign – Queen Elizabeth II Gillick Portrait – NGC MS64
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The 1968 Gold Sovereign is a significant piece in modern numismatics, marking the final year of the iconic Mary Gillick portrait of Queen Elizabeth II before the design was retired. Struck in 22-carat gold by The Royal Mint, this sovereign is graded NGC MS64, offering strong eye appeal and near-gem quality for collectors seeking high-grade circulation issues.
The obverse features the youthful first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, noted for its elegant, uncrowned design. The reverse showcases Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic St George and the Dragon, a timeless image associated with sovereigns for over two centuries.
Unlike proof issues, this sovereign was struck for circulation, making high-grade examples like this particularly desirable due to their relative scarcity and condition sensitivity.
Coin Highlights
- Struck in 22-carat gold
- Graded NGC MS64 – near-gem Mint State condition
- Obverse: First portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick
- Reverse: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
- Weight: 7.98g
- Diameter: 22.05mm
- Final year of the Gillick portrait on sovereigns
- Official UK legal tender – Capital Gains Tax exempt (UK)
- A key addition to any sovereign date run or Elizabeth II collection
Why This Coin Stands Out
The 1968 Gold Sovereign is not only the last of the “Gillicks” but also a popular choice among those building a complete Queen Elizabeth II sovereign set. With its NGC MS64 grade, it combines affordability with excellent condition, making it an ideal choice for collectors who want a standout coin from a pivotal year in sovereign history.
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Yes. Every NGC-certified coin has a unique certification number visible on the slab label. You can verify the grade, coin details and population data at NGCcoin.uk using the cert number shown.
The NGC census records how many examples of each coin have been graded at each level. A Top Pop coin means no other example has achieved a higher grade — making it the finest certified specimen in existence for that issue.
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