We are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of 5 coin proof sovereign sets for sale. The new 2025 proof sovereigns feature the Royal Arms design by Jean Baptiste Merlen which includes the Hanoverian Arms in the centre that first appeared on the sovereign in 1825. The Arms of the house of Hanover only appeared on the sovereign between the years of 1825 - 1837, Queen Victoria being a female was not entitled to the throne of Hanover and later shield reverse sovereigns would only include the arms of the 4 home nations.
The obverse carries the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings with the legend : 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF' '2025' in Latin this translates to “King Charles III, reigning by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith,”. This is only the second time the date has been included on the obverse of the sovereign since 1874.
Issue Limit - 500
Struck in 22ct (916.7/1000) gold to Proof quality
Struck in 22ct gold to Proof quality
Quintuple (£5) Sovereign 39.94g Weight/ 36.94mm Diameter
Double Sovereign 14.96g Weight/ 28.40mm Diameter
Full Sovereign 7.98g Weight/ 22.05mm Diameter
Half Sovereign 3.99g Weight/ 19.30mm Diameter
Quarter Sovereign 2.00g Weight/ 13.50mm Diameter
Reverse - Royal Arms - Jean Baptiste Merlen
Obverse design - First Bust 'uncrowned' - Martin Jennings
Presented within a case with numbered certificate of authenticity
Accompanied by a detailed booklet recounting the history of the sovereign and origins of Merlin's design.
