Pistrucci Coins

The Pistrucci Coins category showcases some of the most historically significant and artistically celebrated designs in British numismatic history, centred around the legendary engraver Benedetto Pistrucci (1783–1855). Best known for creating the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design, Pistrucci’s work has defined British sovereign coinage for over two centuries and remains one of the most enduring symbols in world coin design.

First introduced on the 1817 sovereign, the St George and the Dragon motif replaced earlier heraldic designs and established a new standard of artistic excellence in British coinage. The dynamic composition of St George on horseback slaying the dragon became instantly recognisable and has been reinterpreted on countless sovereigns and commemorative issues ever since.

Today, Pistrucci’s legacy continues through modern Royal Mint releases and special commemorative issues that celebrate his contribution to numismatic art. These include anniversary sovereigns, Great Engravers-style tributes, and certified collector coins, many of which are struck in extremely limited numbers for the global collector market.

This category includes a full selection of Pistrucci Coins, spanning historic sovereign designs, modern proof commemoratives, certified graded issues, and exclusive limited editions.

This collection may include:

• 1817–1820s Original St George Sovereigns featuring Pistrucci’s reverse design
• 2017 Pistrucci Anniversary Sovereigns (200th anniversary releases)
• Gold Proof Sovereigns featuring St George and the Dragon
• Pistrucci Double Sovereigns (£2) and Five Sovereigns (£5) Proof Issues
• Great Engravers-inspired Pistrucci tribute coins (modern Royal Mint releases)
• Certified PCGS & NGC Pistrucci Sovereigns
• MS & PR70 Ultra High Grade Coins (First Strike / Early Release labels)
• Limited Edition Boxed Sovereign Sets
• Quarter Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns & Full Sovereigns with Pistrucci reverse
• Modern reinterpretations of St George and the Dragon in gold and silver

The 2017 commemorative Pistrucci sovereign series was issued to mark 200 years of the St George and the Dragon design, with gold proof sovereigns struck in 22-carat gold (.9167 fineness) and produced in strictly limited numbers for collectors.

Certified Pistrucci coins are especially desirable due to their combination of historic artistry, long-running design heritage, and strong collector demand, with top-grade examples often commanding significant premiums in the numismatic market.

Whether you are collecting historic sovereigns, modern anniversary issues, or high-grade certified examples, the Pistrucci Coins category represents one of the most important foundations of British coin collecting.

Browse our full selection of Pistrucci Coins below, including historic sovereigns, gold proof issues, certified PCGS/NGC coins, anniversary releases, and modern collector tributes.