1986 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Gold HALF Sovereign + Encapsulated within Luxury Case and COA.
Limited edition especially struck proof half sovereign in original royal mint issue case, air tight screw capsule and certificate of authenticity. The proof sovereign differs from the standard sovereign issued or bullion type in that this coin is in perfect proof condition free of finger prints, scratches, and other blemishes. The proof half sovereign is also specially dipped during the the minting process to produce the iconic frosted raised features on both obverse and reverse.
Queen head facing right effigy designed by Raphael David Maklouf, no bullion or currency issue sovereigns of this type were issued. The 'Maklouf' sovereigns are only available in proof versions with just 11,393 struck in this year.
