Royal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign in case Pattern_Paix Rear Scene 9: Three women

Rear Scene 9: Three women and child walking to chapel

A very fancy Davenport style shape with a high handle

Slight wear to red commensurate with its 110+ years

Approx 15cm (6) tall

5 cms (3 1/4")  tall

Royal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign in case Pattern_Paix Rear Scene 9: Three womenRoyal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign Specification Composition: 916. 7 gold 83. 3 copper [22ct] Diameter: 22. 12millimeters Weight: 7. 988 grams [0. 257 troy ounce] The Sovereign is one of the world's best known gold coins. In its modern form it was first struck in 1817 during the reign of King George III taking its name from a handsome 20 shilling gold coin introduced in 1489 by King Henry VII. The reverse depicts the classic portrayal by Benedetto