Description Sovereign 1980. Queen Elizabeth II, Reign. Second bust type, First Decimal period. Obverse: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet. Obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, has been in use on nearly all United Kingdom coinage since 1968. Legend: ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D: Reverse: Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right. Reverse design: Benedetto Pistrucci, his initials 'BP' can be found on the base under the right hoof of the horse. Edge: Milled. Mintage in Proof: 720,000 (plus coins in sets). Catalogue: Spink# SC1, KM# 919. Specifications: Gold, 916.7, 0.2355 oz. AGW, 7.988 grammes, diameter 22.05mm, 1.52mm thick, struck in 22 carat gold. Grade: FDC Proof. SOLD.
