PF70 UCAM | Elizabeth II 1980 gold proof Five Pounds

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof Five Pounds, 1980, design by Arnold Machin, crowned head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRA REGINA. FID. DEF, rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, 39.94g (Hill F44; S.SE1). Brilliant proof as struck, some light surface marks on reverse field, graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo.

NGC Certification 2741854-009

Calendar year mintage 10,000.

The Latin legend translates as “Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.”