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2012 Half Sovereign Gold Proof PF70 Ultra Cameo – Diamond Jubilee Edition
2012 Half Sovereign Gold Proof PF70 Ultra Cameo – Diamond Jubilee Edition
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This 2012 Half Sovereign Gold Proof PF70 Ultra Cameo was struck to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 60 years on the throne. As part of a special commemorative release, the 2012 proof sovereign range features a one-year-only reverse design by Timothy Noad that replaces the traditional St George and the Dragon. This makes the 2012 issue one of the standout modern sovereign releases of the decade.
Struck in 22-carat gold with the Royal Mint’s finest proof finish, the coin shows exceptional contrast between the deep mirrored fields and the frosted devices. Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, this example displays perfect surfaces with no post-production imperfections. PF70 UC graded Diamond Jubilee pieces are scarce due to the popularity of the commemorative design and the relatively modest proof mintage.
The obverse features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The reverse presents Noad’s heraldic shield design, created exclusively for the Diamond Jubilee and used only on 2012-dated proof sovereigns. For collectors of key-date sovereigns, commemoratives and perfect-grade modern proofs, the 2012 Half Sovereign remains a highly desirable and historically significant addition.
KEY FEATURES
• 2012 Half Sovereign Gold Proof graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
• Special Diamond Jubilee commemorative issue
• One-year-only heraldic reverse design by Timothy Noad
• Fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
• Struck in 22-carat gold to the Royal Mint’s highest proof standard
• Scarce perfect-grade NGC example with strong Ultra Cameo contrast
• Highly sought after as a key modern proof sovereign release
SPECIFICATION
• Year. 2012
• Denomination. Half Sovereign
• Finish. Gold Proof
• Grade. PF70 Ultra Cameo (NGC)
• Metal. 22-carat gold
• Weight. 0.1177 troy ounces of fine gold
• Obverse. Queen Elizabeth II fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse. Diamond Jubilee heraldic design by Timothy Noad
• Issue Type. Diamond Jubilee commemorative
• Presentation. NGC-graded coin in PF70 Ultra Cameo
Why This Coin Stands Out
The 2012 Diamond Jubilee Half Sovereign breaks from tradition with a bold, heraldic design and marks a once-in-a-lifetime royal milestone. In PF70 Ultra Cameo grade, it is a flawless, limited-edition tribute to one of the most significant years in modern British numismatics.
Condition: Graded PF70 Cameo by NGC – flawless under 5x magnification
Presentation: Slabbed and authenticated in a secure NGC holder
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About the portrait
Queen Elizabeth II – Ian Rank-Broadley portrait (1998–2015 on sovereigns)
Overview
Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth portrait features a more mature, realistic effigy with a revised bust and a bolder portrait scale.
Years of use
• UK coinage. 1998 onward until superseded in 2015 on circulating coinage.
• Sovereigns. 1998 to 2015.
Designer initials
• IRB behind the neck on the truncation.
Relevance to sovereign collectors
• Covers many sought-after modern special reverses and sets.
• Key sovereign highlights include the shield reverse of 2002 and the 2012 Diamond Jubilee reverse.
Notable notes
• The 2014 Unfrosted Obverse Die proof sovereign variety is a recognised mint preparation error where the obverse frosting was omitted, leaving a mirror-polished obverse against mirrored fields.
• Consistent proof quality from the Royal Mint; cameo depth varies by strike and storage.
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