2017 Gold Proof Sovereign, NGC Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo.

2017 Gold Proof Sovereign, NGC Top Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo. Pistrucci 200th Anniversary Special One Year Design.  7.98 grams of 22 carat Gold. Total Mintage: 1269 Edge: Milled Variety: Proof In 2017, the Royal Mint celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Sovereign denomination by a return to its original design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Used only between 1817 and  1820, this rendition had the figure of St George slaying the dragon surrounded by the Garter of The Most Noble Order of the Garter - an order of chivalry founded by King Edward III of England in 1348. The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint. These coins are in Proof FDC grade only. The bullion coins of the year had the standard reverse. The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait"). Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2017 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith. In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark) The reverse depicts an illustration of the legend of St George as the slayer of the dragon, in its original 1817 interpretation. St George is on horseback, advancing to right, wearing a helmet and chlamys (cape, or cloak) fastened in front by a fibula, and holding a broken lance. His left hand clutches the rein of the horse's bridle, and he does not wear armour, other than on his lower legs and feet, with his toes bare. The saint's horse appears to be half attacking, half shrinking from the dragon, which lies wounded by George's spear and in the throes of death. The point of the lance is broken off in the dragon’s side. In relief in the left part of the ground line, the artist's initials B.P. (for Benedetto Pistrucci). Surrounding the image, a Garter circlet inscribed with the Order of the Garter's motto, HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE · (from old French: Shame on he who thinks evil. Rest assured all photographs are of the actual coin you will receive.  Original box and certificate can be included for an extra £45 Payment within 24 hours please. All postage including overseas shipping is fully tracked and insured. All gold products to U.K. will be posted Royal Mail Fully Insured next day Special Delivery. If you have any questions please feel free to message me. Thank you.