
1981 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Sovereign by Arnold Machin - Presentation Case Specially struck versions of the classic gold sovereign, struck with polished dies to create a mirrored finish to the field and a frosted one to the detail. Obverse: Queen head facing right wearing a coronet, The initials of the designer do not appear and the truncation is blank. Reverse: St.George mounted with sword attacking the dragon, streamer flowing from St George's helmet. The date appears below the exergue line