The year 1957 saw many 'firsts' for Her Majesty The Queen. She made her first state visit to the United States of America and the Christmas Message was aired on television for the first time. This year also saw a first for The Queen's coinage as Sovereigns were struck again after a break of almost 20 years.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Mary Gillick |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1957 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |