2017 Pistrucci 200th Anniversary Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
£595.00
The 2017 Pistrucci 200th Anniversary Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof commemorates 200 years since Benedetto Pistrucci’s historic St George and the Dragon design first appeared on the Sovereign in 1817, reviving the distinctive original Garter design for the bicentenary.
Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the individually presented Quarter Sovereign had an issue limit of 2,500 coins, with 2,442 reported individual sales.
This example is independently certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC. At the time of checking on 7 October 2026, NGC records 363 examples at PF70 Ultra Cameo with none graded higher, making PF70 Ultra Cameo the NGC Top Pop grade for this issue.
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2017 Pistrucci 200th Anniversary Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
The 2017 Pistrucci 200th Anniversary Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof was issued as part of The Royal Mint’s celebration of 200 years since Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon design first appeared on the Sovereign in 1817.
For the bicentenary, The Royal Mint revived Pistrucci’s historic design with its distinctive Order of the Garter surround. The individually presented Quarter Sovereign had an issue limit of 2,500 coins, with The Royal Mint recording 2,495 individual sales.
This example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC. At the time of checking on 7 October 2026, the NGC Census records 363 examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo with none graded higher.
Why This Coin Stands Out
- Issued for the 200th anniversary of Pistrucci’s 1817 Sovereign design
- Historic St George and the Dragon with Garter reverse
- Individual issue limit of 2,500 coins
- 2,495 individual sales recorded by The Royal Mint
- Struck in traditional 22-carat gold
- Certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
- NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo population of 363 at the time of checking
- 0 graded higher – NGC Top Pop grade
- Queen Elizabeth II portrait by Jody Clark
- Distinctive 2017 date on the obverse
- Official UK legal tender
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Pistrucci’s Historic 1817 Design Returns
The modern Sovereign was introduced in 1817, with Italian-born engraver Benedetto Pistrucci creating the celebrated image of St George and the Dragon that would become one of the defining designs of British coinage.
For the 2017 bicentenary, The Royal Mint returned to Pistrucci’s historic interpretation.
Unlike the familiar later Sovereign reverse, the scene is surrounded by the Order of the Garter bearing the inscription:
HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE
The design also depicts St George carrying the broken lance associated with Pistrucci’s early composition.
The Garter design had last appeared on the Sovereign family in 1820, making its return for the 2017 bicentenary a distinctive feature of the anniversary Proof range.
The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II’s fifth definitive portrait by Jody Clark. The 2017 date was placed on the obverse, marking the first time since 1887 that the date had appeared on the obverse of a Sovereign.
Issue Limit & NGC Population
The individually presented 2017 Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign had an issue limit of 2,500 coins.
The Royal Mint’s published 2017 coin-sales figures record:
2,495 individual Quarter Sovereign sales
Additional Quarter Sovereigns were also included within Royal Mint multi-coin Proof sets, so the individual issue limit and individual sales figure should not be interpreted as the total number produced across all presentations.
At the time of checking on 7 October 2026, NGC records:
- PF70 Ultra Cameo Population: 363
- Higher Grades: 0
- NGC Status: Top Pop grade
The Royal Mint issue figures and NGC population measure different things. The Royal Mint figures relate to the original release, while the NGC Census records coins subsequently submitted to and certified by NGC at a particular grade.
NGC population figures can change as further coins are submitted for certification.
For more information about these figures, see our Coin Population vs Mintage guide and Coin Population Report guide.
NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
PF70 is the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC. A coin graded 70 has no post-production imperfections visible at 5× magnification.
The Ultra Cameo designation identifies qualifying Proof coins displaying strong contrast between frosted design elements and deeply mirrored fields on both sides.
This example therefore combines NGC’s highest numerical Proof grade with its Ultra Cameo designation.
For more information, read our PF70 Ultra Cameo guide.
Traditional 22-Carat Sovereign Gold
The 2017 Quarter Sovereign is struck in traditional 22-carat / 916.7 fine gold, weighs approximately 1.997g and measures 13.50mm in diameter.
Its fine gold content is approximately 0.0589 troy ounces, representing one quarter of the fine gold content of a Full Sovereign.
As an official UK legal tender coin, qualifying gains made by UK individuals are generally exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax under current rules. Qualifying investment gold is also generally exempt from VAT in the UK.
For more information about the tax and practical differences between different physical gold products, see our Gold Coins vs Gold Bars guide.
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and legislation can change. This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute personal tax advice.
Images & Presentation
The close-up coin photographs shown on this page are images of the actual coin offered for sale.
Images showing the coin within an NGC holder are digitally generated representations created for presentation purposes. The appearance of the holder, label positioning and other presentation details may therefore differ from the generated slab images shown.
The coin offered is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo as described on this page.
Specifications
| Year | 2017 |
| Coin | Quarter Sovereign |
| Anniversary | 200th Anniversary of Pistrucci’s 1817 Sovereign Design |
| Issuer | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Denomination | Quarter Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | 916.7 / 22 Carat |
| Weight | 1.997g |
| Fine Gold Content | Approx. 0.0589 Troy Ounces |
| Diameter | 13.50mm |
| Quality | Proof |
| Individual Issue Limit | 2,500 |
| Royal Mint Reported Individual Sales | 2,495 |
| Reverse | St George and the Dragon with Garter |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse | Queen Elizabeth II Fifth Portrait |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Grading Company | NGC |
| Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo |
| NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Population | 363 |
| Higher Grades | 0 |
| NGC Status | Top Pop Grade |
| Population Checked | 7 October 2026 |
| UK Legal Tender | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 2017 Pistrucci Quarter Sovereign significant?
It was issued as part of The Royal Mint’s celebration of the 200th anniversary of Benedetto Pistrucci’s 1817 Sovereign design and revives his historic St George and the Dragon composition with the distinctive Garter surround.
What was the issue limit?
The individually presented Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign had an issue limit of 2,500 coins. The Royal Mint’s published 2017 sales figures record 2,495 individual Quarter Sovereign sales.
Additional examples were included within multi-coin Proof sets, so the individual issue limit should not be treated as the total number produced across all presentations.
What is the NGC population?
At the time of checking on 7 October 2026, NGC records 363 examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo with none graded higher, making PF70 Ultra Cameo the NGC Top Pop grade for this issue.
NGC population figures can change as additional coins are submitted for certification.
What does PF70 Ultra Cameo mean?
PF70 is NGC’s highest numerical Proof grade. Ultra Cameo identifies qualifying Proof coins with strong contrast between frosted design elements and deeply mirrored fields.
How much gold does the coin contain?
The 2017 Quarter Sovereign is struck in 22-carat / 916.7 fine gold, weighs approximately 1.997g and contains approximately 0.0589 troy ounces of fine gold.
Is the 2017 Quarter Sovereign CGT exempt?
As UK legal tender, qualifying gains made by UK individuals are generally exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax under current rules.
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and legislation can change.
Why Buy the 2017 Pistrucci Quarter Sovereign PF70 Ultra Cameo?
The 2017 Pistrucci 200th Anniversary Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof combines several characteristics specific to this bicentenary release:
- 200th anniversary of Pistrucci’s 1817 Sovereign design
- Historic St George and the Dragon Garter reverse
- 2,500 individual issue limit
- 2,495 individual sales recorded by The Royal Mint
- Traditional 22-carat Sovereign gold
- Certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
- NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo population of 363 at the time of checking
- 0 graded higher
- NGC Top Pop grade
- Distinctive anniversary design with the date on the obverse
Unlike a conventional Quarter Sovereign release, the 2017 Proof was created for a specific bicentenary and deliberately returned to the historic Pistrucci design associated with the introduction of the modern Sovereign in 1817.
Its PF70 Ultra Cameo certification provides independent authentication and condition grading, while the NGC Census provides a measurable record of the number certified at that grade at the time of checking.
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