Royal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign in case Chatcull White Cinnabar with Black Tint

White Cinnabar with Black Tint | Teardrop shape

CUP | approx 6cms (2 1/3") tall

(A couple lines of glaze crazing visible on base on very close inspection)

Stuart Crystal was a British manufacturer of fine crystal glassware

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Royal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign in case Chatcull White Cinnabar with Black TintRoyal Mint 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign Specification Composition: 916. 7 gold 83. 3 copper [22ct] Diameter: 22. 12millimeters Weight: 7. 988 grams [0. 257 troy ounce] The Sovereign is one of the world's best known gold coins. In its modern form it was first struck in 1817 during the reign of King George III taking its name from a handsome 20 shilling gold coin introduced in 1489 by King Henry VII. The reverse depicts the classic portrayal by Benedetto