Mike22

Well done 👏 

Thanks for your response. I've been offered it for £410. The plan is to hold on for a while, but I think I'll keeping looking for cleaner sovereign.

Hi, I'm looking to buy this 1885 Melbourne sovereign, but there is oxidised copper on which I'm guessing is from when it was previously mounted. Is it worth buying and can it be cleaned?

Image one the tarnish is at 2 o'clock and on the horses tail.

If your not going to spill the beans straight away, at least gives us a clue

1 hour ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

These are a nice 50p  with grading there is alway a chance you don't get the result you want, even if the coin looks 100% perfect.  It might be a bit of fluff or some residue that's simple enough to remove.  I've conserved a lot worse  If you need it grading I do offer this service. 

What does your grading involve and how much is it? 

No, I haven't opened it up to check. I will buy an air pump and have a go.

Hi all, I have 2016 Beatrix potter proof 50p. Unfortunately when you look closely there is a small vertical line under the 'I' in Beatrix. Is it still worth grading?

I thought I would share some pics  the collection of silver proof 50ps I have purchased for my son

6 hours ago, FourNinesFine said:

Welcome to TSF. Some very helpful and knowledgable people on here. Looks like we can add you to that roster now too, when it comes to proof sovereigns!

Haha I wouldn't go that far, I have only bought proof sovereigns based on DOB's in my family

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone on the forum. I have been collecting proof sovereigns over a number of years and I'm now wanting to purchase a few more proof coins and maybe some bullion to add to my collection. Everytime I do my research only about a coin Google always seem to point in the direction of the forum so I thought joining would make things a lot easier and I can always ask any questions that I have now.