1985 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign - NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
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A Flawless Portrait Debut: The 1985 Gold Proof Half Sovereign.
The 1985 Gold Proof Half Sovereign (£0.50 piece) represents a major milestone in modern Royal Mint history, marking the very first year of issue for Raphael Maklouf’s acclaimed third definitive portrait of Her Majesty. This spectacular specimen has achieved the absolute peak grade of PF70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC. Due to the contemporary handling limitations and delicate packaging of the mid-1980s, pristine survivors completely free of microscopic hairlines are exceptionally scarce. Exhibiting immaculate, deep mirror-polished fields contrasted against intensely frosted, heavy cameo devices, this top-population survivor stands as a pristine crown jewel for demanding date-run collectors.
Technical Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1985 |
| Denomination | Half Sovereign (£0.50) |
| Metal | 22-carat Gold (.916 Fine) |
| Weight | 3.99 Grams |
| Diameter | 19.30 mm |
| NGC Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo (Absolute Technical Perfection) |
| Reverse Design | Classic St. George & The Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci) |
Elite Registry Investment Highlights
- Historic Debut Obverse: Features the introductory portrait by Raphael Maklouf, capturing the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem, gleaming with rich, original mint lustre.
- Stark Ultra Cameo Contrast: The high-relief frosting against pristine, water-like fields gives Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary St. George design an almost three-dimensional appearance inside the capsule.
- Full UK Tax Immunity: Backed by royal decree as official British legal tender, this investment-grade masterpiece is 100% VAT-free and completely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
"A flawless, maximum-grade transitional masterpiece, capturing the razor-sharp Ultra Cameo dawn of a legendary royal portrait era."
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