{"product_id":"2018-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-sapphire-anniversary-privy-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"2018 Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign | Sapphire Anniversary Privy | NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2018 Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign – Sapphire Anniversary Privy Mark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2018 Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign carries a special crown-and-\"65\" privy mark, struck to mark the Sapphire Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation — 65 years since she was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953. The privy mark appears to the left of the date on the reverse, with Benedetto Pistrucci's \"B.P.\" initials positioned to the right of his iconic Saint George and the Dragon design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eNGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e — the maximum attainable grade, indicating a flawless strike with no imperfections under magnification and strong cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirrored fields. Only 53 examples have been certified at this grade, making it one of the more difficult Sapphire Anniversary privy mark coins to source in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial crown and \"65\" privy mark commemorating the Sapphire Anniversary of the Coronation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Benedetto Pistrucci's Saint George and the Dragon, with \"B.P.\" initials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Jody Clark's fifth 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\u003eOnly 53 examples graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC\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\u003e2018\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\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.997 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0589 troy oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5 mm\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\u003eJody Clark (fifth portrait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenedetto Pistrucci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivy Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown and \"65\", Sapphire Anniversary of the Coronation\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePopulation at Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53 (NGC, correct at time of listing)\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\u003eIndividually issued proof Quarter Sovereigns are already scarce compared to their full Sovereign counterparts, and privy-marked years like 2018 add an extra layer of desirability. A PF70 Ultra Cameo certification means this example represents the technical ceiling of the issue — there is no higher grade NGC can award. For collectors building a Sapphire Anniversary set or a top-graded Quarter Sovereign run, this is a genuinely difficult coin to replace once sold.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8220472-006\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 G.Britain Sapphire Anniv. Privy 1\/4SOV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8220484-004\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60061914759502,"sku":"2018-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-sapphire-anniversary-privy-ngc-pf70-ucam","price":370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2018-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-sapphire-anniversary-privy-ngc-pf70-ucam.webp?v=1783425394","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2018-gold-proof-quarter-sovereign-sapphire-anniversary-privy-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}