Edge: Milled

Variety: Proof FDC with 95 years privy mark.

Mintage: Currently unknown

The 2021 quarter sovereign’s were only available in sets and not individually.

The designs of all denominations are identical, as – according to tradition – this type of coin has never had its value and denomination spelled out anywhere on the coin. The various denominations are only distinguished by size and weight, these being exactly in proportion to their face value. Since 1817, the composition has always been 22 carat (91.7%) gold.

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 (her effigy known as the “Fifth Portrait”).

In small letters below the head, the artist’s initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse depicts, within a beaded border, an illustration of the legend of St George as the slayer of the dragon.

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 sword. 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 a spear is broken off in the dragon’s side; the shaft lays on the ground behind the horse.

In exergue, the date: 2021.

In the left field of the exergue, the designer’s surname PISTRUCCI. (for Benedetto Pistrucci).

In the right field of the exergue, a privy mark in the form of a small crown, in which the number 95 is inscribed, to celebrate the 95th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

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