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The EIC Masterpiece collection is fantastic. The Una is absolute stunning, portrait, arms and 3G also great. The graces could have more relief, looking a little bit flat. And the milk spot on the 3G is propably also a homage to the RM coin.
First it was just an alternative to the Engravers, because I missed Una. But now I like the EIC Masterpiece a lot and will continue. And the St. George issue looks to be like a holy handgrenade, I always wanted to have. I'm truly thinking about burning a lot of nice colored paper for a 1 Kilo antique finished coin, must look crazy with a 100mm diameter. The details looks to be amazing on this one.

The EIC Masterpiece collection is fantastic. The Una is absolute stunning, portrait, arms and 3G also great. The graces could have more relief, looking a little bit flat. And the milk spot on the 3G is propably also a homage to the RM coin.
First it was just an alternative to the Engravers, because I missed Una. But now I like the EIC Masterpiece a lot and will continue. And the St. George issue looks to be like a holy handgrenade, I always wanted to have. I'm truly thinking about burning a lot of nice colored paper for a 1 Kilo antique finished coin, must look crazy with a 100mm diameter. The details looks to be amazing on this one.

The EIC Masterpiece collection is fantastic. The Una is absolute stunning, portrait, arms and 3G also great. The graces could have more relief, looking a little bit flat. And the milk spot on the 3G is propably also a homage to the RM coin.
First it was just an alternative to the Engravers, because I missed Una. But now I like the EIC Masterpiece a lot and will continue. And the St. George issue looks to be like a holy handgrenade, I always wanted to have. I'm truly thinking about burning a lot of nice colored paper for a 1 Kilo antique finished coin, must look crazy with a 100mm diameter. The details looks to be amazing on this one.

The EIC Masterpiece collection is fantastic. The Una is absolute stunning, portrait, arms and 3G also great. The graces could have more relief, looking a little bit flat. And the milk spot on the 3G is propably also a homage to the RM coin.
First it was just an alternative to the Engravers, because I missed Una. But now I like the EIC Masterpiece a lot and will continue. And the St. George issue looks to be like a holy handgrenade, I always wanted to have. I'm truly thinking about burning a lot of nice colored paper for a 1 Kilo antique finished coin, must look crazy with a 100mm diameter. The details looks to be amazing on this one.

The EIC Masterpiece collection is fantastic. The Una is absolute stunning, portrait, arms and 3G also great. The graces could have more relief, looking a little bit flat. And the milk spot on the 3G is propably also a homage to the RM coin.
First it was just an alternative to the Engravers, because I missed Una. But now I like the EIC Masterpiece a lot and will continue. And the St. George issue looks to be like a holy handgrenade, I always wanted to have. I'm truly thinking about burning a lot of nice colored paper for a 1 Kilo antique finished coin, must look crazy with a 100mm diameter. The details looks to be amazing on this one.

Three Charles I additions.
Charles I (1625-1649), Sixpence, Tower mint, 1625, group A, first bust left in coronation robes, high double arched crown, rev. shield on long cross fourchée, date above, mm.lis, 2.70g, (N.2235, S.2805). Some scratches on obverse, otherwise nearly very fine, scarce.
Charles I (1625-1649), Threepence, York mint, crowned bust left, mark of value behind, rev. square-topped shield on long cross fourchée, EBOR above, mm. lion, 1.47g, (N.2323, S.2877). Toned very fine.
Charles I (1625-1649), Threepence, 1644, Oxford mint, narrow crowned Rawlins bust left, R below, mark of value behind, rev. declaration in three lines, three lis above, date below, 1.27g, (N.2471, S.2994). Attempted piercing at 9 o'clock on inner circle, otherwise nicely toned and very fine or better.
The Reverse ‘Declaration’ and legend reads:
EXURGAT DEUS DISSIPENTUR INIMICI (REL PRO LEG AN LIB PA 1644)
Translation:
Let God arise and His enemies be scattered (The religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament 1644)




 

nothing special today, just a few oz of AG


 

Gooooooold, from @Spyder

Just got 2 more sovereigns from @Sh97if, a 1958 and a 1963. Beautiful colour on these older sovereigns whereas the newer sovereigns look more like shiny 1 pence pieces to me. Probably why I prefer 999 gold coins but these older sovereigns have definitely turned my head.
They look like gold should look.

Finally received my graded 2022 Memorial to complete my graded collection of sovereigns with designs that were available for one year only. Unless I’ve missed any out I now have all 10. Nice round number so I think I might stop here (until the next one 😩🤣)

I feel like this one went under the radar, a wonderful proof like gillick sovereign
 
 

Anything should be better than this beauty

I got more chance in Prince Andrew getting a job as a headmaster 🙄

Ah the carotid artery leech therapy mint error. You've hit the big leagues now 

Adding to my special reverse sovereign collection, a 2005 PR69DCAM Quintuple and Double.

Look familiar? 🤣

I won the 1/2 and 1/4.
I don't think I actually bid against you.  Most of my wins were uncontested.

İt's a surprisingly good conditioned jubilee, compared to the rest I've had! 
You don't want to marry me, I only have aladeens and they are worthless 

Today I received a beautiful jubilee sovereign from @Solachesis . At first i thought it was a proposal and for an instant I considered the short term pain against the long term gain of half his stack, but on opening the box there it was, my own bit of gold for a price I was happy to pay.

Couple more of my favourite ‘modern Sovs’ and a baby half to match. Thanks to @Mrbigah and @ilovesilverireallydo for these beauties

Anything should be better than this beauty

Full house!  
 
 

Haul of graded sovereigns arrived today.
2002 PR69DCAM Quintuple Sovereign

2019 PF70UCAM Double and Full Sovereigns (First 40 struck)

1965 MS65 Gillick

From the gold deals thread the other day 

Today I received a $5 Indian Head , a  nice change from my usual 1/4 or 1 oz Brits and sovereigns 

Another 5 Silver KC3 Brits for the tube from @theman73, great service ad usual.
I do enjoy filling a tube in installments, much more satisfying than just buying a tube. It's also easier on the pocket!