Historic 1958 Young Queen Elizabeth II St George Gold Sovereign

The 1958 Gold Sovereign St George Young Queen Elizabeth II is a classic British gold coin from the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. Struck in 22-carat gold by The Royal Mint, this historic sovereign has a total weight of approximately 7.98 grams and contains around 7.32 grams of pure gold.

The obverse features the first definitive coinage portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II, designed by renowned sculptor Mary Gillick. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon design, one of the most celebrated images in world coinage and a hallmark of the modern sovereign series.

The 1958 issue represents the second full year of regular sovereign production during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and reflects the continuation of a gold coin tradition dating back centuries. Combining historic significance, recognised design, and substantial gold content, this sovereign remains highly sought after by collectors and precious metal buyers. These coins are generally pre-owned and selected for resale where they are in suitable condition. Galaxy Coins offers authentic historical gold coins with confidence and transparency.