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Sovereigns
Great Britain · 1989
A one-year commemorative Five Sovereign marking the 500th anniversary of the 1489 Sovereign. The issue replaces the traditional Pistrucci reverse with an enthroned portrait of Elizabeth II and a Tudor Rose shield.
NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo
500th Anniversary of the 1489 Sovereign
€10,500
SV-2026-F
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Historical context
The 1989 Five Sovereign was struck to mark five centuries since the original Tudor Sovereign of 1489. Its distinctive design departs from the familiar St George and the Dragon reverse, pairing an enthroned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the Tudor Rose shield. As a one-year commemorative type, it occupies a special place in the modern sovereign series.
