Former one pound sterling (9)

I believe the answer is:

sovereign

(Other definitions for sovereign that I've seen before include "Old money" , "more than a prince" , "Outstanding" , "Old gold coin" , "Ruler - gold coin" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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