{"product_id":"2003-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"2003 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\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;\"\u003eFlawless Modern Craftsmanship: The 2003 Gold Proof Half Sovereign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2003 Gold Proof Half Sovereign is a stunning example of modern numismatic precision from The Royal Mint. Following the temporary design departure for the 2002 Golden Jubilee, the 2003 release marked a highly anticipated return to Benedetto Pistrucci's definitive masterwork. This specimen has achieved the ultimate grade of \u003cstrong\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing absolute technical perfection. Exhibiting fiercely frosted, heavy cameo devices contrasted against immaculate, deep mirror fields, this \"Top Pop\" survivor has escaped even the slightest microscopic blemish, making it a critical addition for elite Registry Set collectors.\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;\"\u003e2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHalf Sovereign (£0.50)\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;\"\u003e3.99 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;\"\u003e19.30 mm\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 (Absolute Technical Perfection)\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;\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eClassic St. George \u0026amp; The Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci)\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;\"\u003eElite Registry Investment Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Renowned Rank-Broadley Portrait:\u003c\/strong\u003e The obverse carries the highly detailed fourth official coinage portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, radiating crisp mint lustre across the flawless fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Scarcity Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof sets stored in original mint packaging from this era frequently suffer from subsequent toning or handling marks when extracted. A certified non-blank, flawless 70 grade ensures long-term capital protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull UK Tax Exemptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Struck as official British legal tender under royal proclamation, this investment-grade gold fractional coin is 100% \u003cstrong\u003eVAT-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and entirely \u003cstrong\u003eexempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 magnificent, museum-grade example of early 2000s minting excellence, optimized for generational wealth and registry dominance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Browse our full range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/6948395-016\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2003 G.BRITAIN 1\/2SOV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/6767347-003\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59801697321294,"sku":"2003-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":570.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2003-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1780561321","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2003-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}