{"product_id":"2017-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo-200th-anniversary","title":"2017 Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo | 200th Anniversary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most sought-after modern issues, struck to commemorate the \u003cstrong\u003e200th Anniversary of the modern Sovereign (1817–2017)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This bicentenary edition features a one-year-only design element that sets it apart from all other contemporary Sovereigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Historic Garter Border Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo honor the original 1817 design by Benedetto Pistrucci, the 2017 Proof series features the iconic \"St George and the Dragon\" enclosed within a \u003cstrong\u003eGarter Border\u003c\/strong\u003e. This heraldic frame, inscribed with the Order of the Garter motto \u003cem\u003e'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'\u003c\/em\u003e, was a hallmark of the very first modern Sovereigns and was brought back exclusively for this anniversary year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExceptional PF70 Ultra Cameo Grade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has been certified \u003cstrong\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e by NGC, representing the pinnacle of numismatic quality. A grade of 70 indicates a perfect coin with no post-production flaws even under 5x magnification. The \"Ultra Cameo\" designation denotes a heavy frost on the design elements paired with deep, mirror-like fields, making the intricate Garter Border details stand out with stunning clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Fifth Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by \u003cstrong\u003eJody Clark\u003c\/strong\u003e. This was the first major anniversary Sovereign to feature this portrait, adding further historical weight to the 2017 bicentenary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\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;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrading Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNGC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSt George with Garter Border (Bicentenary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBenedetto Pistrucci \/ Jody Clark\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;\"\u003e1.99g\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;\"\u003e22ct Rose Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTax Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVAT-Free \u0026amp; CGT Exempt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2017 Quarter Sovereign had a significantly lower mintage than the Full Sovereign of the same year, making PF70 specimens increasingly difficult to source for \"Type\" collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2982\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: View our full range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"buy NGC graded sovereigns in the UK\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded sovereigns and gold coins\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/certlookup\/8466978-005\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 G.Britain Pistrucci Sovereign 200th Anniversary 1\/4SOV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59525752914254,"sku":"2017-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-ngc-pf70-200th-anniversary","price":430.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2017-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-ngc-pf70-200th-anniversary.webp?v=1777371234","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2017-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo-200th-anniversary","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}