{"product_id":"2009-gold-proof-britannia-quarter-ounce-coin-britannia-in-her-chariot-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"2009 Gold Proof Britannia Quarter-Ounce Coin | Britannia in her Chariot | NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2009 Britannia carries Philip Nathan's striking \"chariot\" reverse, showing Britannia driving a two-horse chariot — imagery deliberately inspired by the Celtic warrior queen Boudicca (Boadicea). The design was originally created for the 1997 Britannia range, issued that year as a proof-only release, before being revived for the 2009 issue. It stands apart from Nathan's more familiar standing Britannia design used in most other years, offering a more dynamic, narrative composition across the coin's surface.\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\u003ePhilip Nathan's \"chariot\" reverse, originally created for the 1997 Britannia and revived for 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts Britannia driving a two-horse chariot, inspired by the Celtic queen Boudicca\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\u003e2009\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\u003e8.48 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 troy oz (7.78 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.00 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 (\"chariot\" design, originally 1997)\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 chariot design is one of the more distinctive entries in the Britannia range's design history, standing out from the standard standing-figure reverse used in most years. A PF70 Ultra Cameo certification represents the technical ceiling of the issue, making this a strong pick for collectors building out the Britannia range's various one-off and revived designs.\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 historic Britannia and Sovereign designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"2009%20G.Britain%20Britannia%20G25PND\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2009 G.Britain Britannia G25PND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60548911300942,"sku":"2009-gold-proof-britannia-quarter-ounce-chariot-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2009-gold-proof-britannia-quarter-ounce-chariot-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1787836027","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2009-gold-proof-britannia-quarter-ounce-coin-britannia-in-her-chariot-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}