1993 British 4 Gold Sovereign Proof SetThe 1993 gold proof set features the third portrait of the Queen, as used from 1985 to 1997 inclusive on most British coins, but it is only the third 4 coin gold proof set, the first being 1985, to share this obverse design together with the classic Saint George and Dragon reverse design. The issue quantity was less than a quarter of the 1985 issue. The issue limit placed on the 1993 set was 1,500 and only 1,336 were issued. There were 5,849 of the 1985 sets issued.Type CollectingThe only other four coin gold proof sets of the same type, with the Saint George and Dragon design and the third portrait, were issued in 1985, 1990, 1992, and 1993.The Four CoinsThe four gold coins we refer to are, of course, the gold sovereign and half sovereign, along with the two pound coin, often called a double sovereign, and a five pound gold coin.Pistrucci MedallionIn 1995, the 4 coin gold proof set also included s silver medallion of Benedetto Pistrucci, the designer of the classic St. George & Dragon design which has graced most gold sovereigns since 1817.New PresentationIn 1990, the four coin gold proof set packaging was redesigned, and changed to a red leather box, and for the first time, a gold-plated medallion was including, with a crowned "Elizabeth R" above the date. The medallion included in the 1993 sets has a monkey on the reverse to mark the Chinese lunar year of the monkey.Coin Specifications
Notes on TableWeight = gross weight in grams.*AGW = Actual intrinsic gold weight in troy ounces. Prices & Availability
More InformationMore information about British gold sets is available on our British Gold Sets Information page.You may wish to use our order form. Postage & PackingUK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order, plus £1 per £1,000EU Insured Post £10 per order, plus £1 per £1,000 USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20, plus $1 per $1,000 Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping via Fedex $60, plus $1 per $1,000 |
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Obverse of 1993 Silver Medallion of Benedetto PistrucciBritish Gold Sets InformationBritish 4 Coin Gold Sets For Sale
Obverse of 1993 Gold Proof Sovereign
Reverse of 1993 Proof Gold Sovereign
1993 Gold Proof Set in Presentation Box |
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