{"product_id":"1979-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"1979 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Sovereign – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #111; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e1979 Gold Proof Sovereign — NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo (Top Pop)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1979 sovereign was the first individually-issued proof sovereign produced by the Royal Mint for collectors. Of the 50,000 struck, NGC has graded only 54 examples at the perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo level — making this coin's Top Pop population one of the smallest of any modern proof sovereign. Certified under NGC cert number 8534731-001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #b8935a; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eA Modern Classic Reaches Perfection: The 1979 Gold Proof Sovereign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1979 Gold Proof Sovereign holds a special place in numismatic history as the very first year the Royal Mint issued a proof version of the sovereign for individual collectors in its own right. While many were struck, the vast majority suffer from microscopic surface imperfections or \"milk spots\" that prevent them from reaching the highest tier of grading. To find an example in a perfect 70 grade is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e22-carat Gold (.916 Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e7.98 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e22.05 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Mintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e50,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #004085;\"\u003eNGC Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #004085;\"\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fff9e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003ePopulation (Pop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eTop Pop - Only 54 in Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eCondition Rarity \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 70-Grade Challenge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although 50,000 were minted, the production standards of the late 70s mean that only a tiny fraction of these coins remain in flawless condition. With \u003cstrong\u003eonly 54 examples worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e attaining the Top Pop PF70 grade, this coin is vastly scarcer than its mintage suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Cameo Contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e This specimen features the prestigious \"Ultra Cameo\" designation, signifying an intense frost on the raised portraits and a deep, liquid-mirror finish on the fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArnold Machin Portrait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the second definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, paired with the classic St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci on the reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Tax:\u003c\/strong\u003e As British Legal Tender, this coin is VAT-free and exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT), making it an ideal choice for a tax-efficient gold portfolio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #b8935a; padding: 20px; margin-top: 30px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"A true survivor of the first year of modern proof sovereign production. One of only 54 perfect examples in existence.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: #111;\"\u003eAdd this Top Pop 1979 Proof Sovereign to your collection today. Exclusively at Sovara Coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC – flawless under 5x magnification\u003cbr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slabbed and authenticated in a secure NGC holder\u003cbr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e: Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/certlookup\/8534731-001\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 G.BRITAIN 1SOV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59638537027918,"sku":"1979-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":3390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1979-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1778586937","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1979-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}