The Sovereign was put back into circulation in 1817 with a fascinating new design by Benedetto Pistrucci. The design featured a scene from a tale of St. George on horseback slaying a dragon. The iconic image has graced every sovereign since 1817 (with the exception of Jubilee & commemorative years). The featured 2022 gold Sovereign Memorial proof is highly sought after for its historical significance. Typically only one sovereign is issued in a given year. With the Queen’s passing and the Ascension of the King, the Royal Mint authorized a memorial sovereign to commemorate the event. The coin features the first official portrait of King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings. The effigy follows a long-standing tradition, with the king facing left, opposite his mother, the queen. In honor of the late Queen, the coin was struck with a new design by Jody Clark. Clark’s design is similar to Timothy Noad’s Royal Arms featured on the Platinum Jubilee. Though similar, it’s easily distinguishable, as it features the Tudor crown instead of St. Edward’s crown. Beautiful motifs and heraldic symbols were also added along the coin’s edge. The featured 2022 gold Sovereign Memorial proof coin is absolutely spectacular; a true collector’s piece. The coin arrives in the Royal Mint wood display box along with a certificate of authenticity and information booklet.
