{"product_id":"2003-britannia-bust-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"2003 Britannia Bust Half-Ounce Gold Proof Coin | NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2003 Britannia Bust Half-Ounce Gold Proof Coin – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2003 Britannia carries a striking departure from the familiar full-length standing figure: a side-facing bust of Britannia wearing a helmet, her profile overlaid with a rippling wave pattern that nods to her seafaring, maritime associations. Created by veteran Royal Mint sculptor Philip Nathan — his fourth Britannia design and the penultimate of his career on the series — the coin uses the same distinctive typeface as his 2001 \"Britannia and the Lion\" issue, but introduces an unusual tessellated, jigsaw-like effect to the surrounding waves that sets it apart from every other Britannia year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional crenellated border, present on every Britannia design since the range began in 1987, is retained here, tying this one-year departure back to the series' original identity even as the central portrait breaks from convention entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse carries Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, used on UK coinage between 1998 and 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eNGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e — the maximum attainable grade, reflecting a flawless strike with no imperfections under magnification and strong cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirrored fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-year-only \"Britannia Bust\" reverse by Philip Nathan — his fourth Britannia design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmeted side profile of Britannia, overlaid with a distinctive tessellated wave pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains the crenellated border used across every Britannia design since 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck in 22 carat gold to proof finish by The Royal Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — the highest possible grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC holder for authenticity and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Royal Mint, Llantrisant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 carat gold (91.67% fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.97 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 troy oz (15.55 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIan Rank-Broadley (fourth portrait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilip Nathan (one-year-only \"Britannia Bust\" design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 bust design stands apart from every other year in the Britannia range — it's the only issue to abandon the full standing figure entirely in favour of a close helmeted portrait, and the tessellated wave treatment is unique to this single year. A PF70 Ultra Cameo certification represents the technical ceiling of the issue, making this a strong pick for collectors building out the full run of Philip Nathan's varied Britannia designs alongside the 2001 Lion and 2009 Chariot issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold Sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e to explore more one-year-only designs and historic Britannia issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8772394-003\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2003 G.Britain Britannia Bust G50PND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60616375173454,"sku":"2003-britannia-bust-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":1860.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2003-britannia-bust-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1788252574","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2003-britannia-bust-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}