2009 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Gold Quarter Sovereign + Walnut Case COA Queen Elizabeth II_Sovereigns 2000-2015 The coin is considered a

The coin is considered a masterpiece and has always been highly collectable with the first recorded sale of an example in 1742 when one sold for £20

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2009 Queen Elizabeth II Proof Gold Quarter Sovereign + Walnut Case COA Queen Elizabeth II_Sovereigns 2000-2015 The coin is considered a2009 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign + COA Limited edition especially struck proof quarter sovereign in original royal mint issue wooden case with numbered certificate of authenticity. Obv. Queen facing right wearing a tiara, initials IRB. denoting designer Ian Rank Broadley raised below truncation. Rev. St. George mounted with sword attacking the dragon, streamer flowing from St George's helmet. The date appears below the exergue line