REILsilver

Would you do 400 posted?

For future reference:
If you look carefully enough, you may be able to tell without removing the capsule.
If the scratch is on the capsule, it will reflect off the mirror-like surface of the coin, and you see the scratch twice.  Just changing the angle of view would change the apparent distance between them, just like angling a mirror.
But looking at the photo, there are reflections of reflections, so it's impossible to tell.
Anyway, this is academic. You are going to return it. The coin appears to be overpriced. It's a shame because it's a nice looking coin, but it may take many years for you to recover the cost if you ever wanted to sell it.  Could it become some rare, sought after gem? Sure. But that would be a lottery win.  There are safer investments.

Would be even better if I could grow them on my allotment. 🤪

For sale: 9ct Gold Ingot Pendant.    Stamped for 9ct Gold and XRF scanned.    Approximate Dimensions - 4.4cm long (including bail), 5mm thick.   Weight 22.6g approx.   £430 posted Special Delivery.   Any questions just get in touch, thanks.

If you are nervous, A first step is to just twist the lid of the capsule without opening it.  If the marks move, then they are obviously on the capsule instead of the coin.
From the photos, those scratches look like marks on the inside surface of the capsule.  You see there are two parallel lines, where they reflect off the coin.

I suppose also I'm well with in my rights to open and inspect. Was thinking somehow this would degrade the coin further. Or harm my ability to return the coin.

I would definitely send it back just because of the cost and you will never ever get that premium back.  Maybe a member who has the quarter as has been suggested by Nick might allow you to pay in installments. In the end you would have a much better future proof coin.  

Jeez, wouldn’t be worth half as soon as you received it.
My opinion. To celebrate the King’s Coronation I would buy a Proof 1/4oz Coronation coin from RM. They are floating around £800-£850. Solid coin,excellent design and decent quality.

I did think being a first strike and a proof there would be no questioning it's perfection 🤷🏼

Might have to see if I can dig out the Covid supply's 🙈

That capsule is so big that there is very little chance of you even touching the coin. If you are worried about breathing on it, just use one of those face masks that people had to wear in 2020. Like you said, you need to be 100% sure that the scratches are on the coin. With proof, I usually wear surgical type gloves.

Reject it. The word ‘Proof’ means the highest quality and additional time making the coin. This is bullion quality. 
No brainier.

Factory damage rather than error tbh.
It's going back and you have absolutely nothing to loose, open the capsule and get a better look. Might aswell get the practice of dealing with proofs in now when there's no risk.

The colour of the scratch matches the effigy so it might be on the coin but impossible to tell from pictures. Run your finger over it and find out, if you can feel it then it's on the capsule

Put on a pair of gloves, open capsule carefully, try not to breathe or sneeze on coin. Once certain it's on coin, send back for refund or replacement.

@REILsilver I was not being hostile. I'm sorry if it came across like that and to be honest I had forgotten that it was you. I was curious as were others to see this coin. Thank you for putting up the photo.  If the scratch is on your coin and not the capsule, then 100% send it back and get a full refund as been suggested by one other member or a replacement if you like the coin.  

@SpyderHostile. I did apologise regarding your post the other day.  I was genuinely confused and learnt alot from what may have seemed a stupid question to many.
However as you asked.

Today I received my first full sovereign. 
The IOM 1st strike, proof KC coronation coin. I was very excited about receiving the coin.
However.... on inspection of the (in my opinion) stunning coin I noticed right by the nose of KCs detailed sagging face was 3 little scratches.
Has any of you kind people had similar issues or could anybody advise me of the returns procedure with regards to a limited edition coin? I have tried to call the dealer, typically, they are not open on a Saturday.
So was a little disappointed with that. 2nd However.... I did also receive some parcels from some members, which are all perfect.
 

@SpyderHostile. I did apologise regarding your post the other day.  I was genuinely confused and learnt alot from what may have seemed a stupid question to many.
However as you asked.

And we have our winner!
Congratulations!

@Hiltron

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AUCTION! 🔨
For auction here are four bullion half sovereigns.
There are three 1982 half sovereigns and one 2017 half sovereign with privy mark.
Auctioning these as bullion.
Start me at £1 and bid in sensible increments.
Auction ends at precisely 2130 hours (9:30 PM). This means that bids marked at 2130 hours (9:30 PM) will be accepted. The highest bid placed within time wins.
Fully-insured Royal Mail Special Delivery will be included in the final bid price.
Payment via bank transfer to UK business bank account.
Note that I am running another auction for a lot of four half sovereigns here: https://www.thesilverforum.com/topic/78398-four-half-sovereigns-– lot-a-– uk-🇬🇧/
 
Thank you! ⭐️


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SOLD each plus post of choice. Can't understand why they got 69, but we are where we are... Thanks.

Forgive me if I'm wrong, you may already be aware, but I'm assuming there's a high premium on this coin that will probably be lost on the secondary market if/when you come to sell it. British Isles coins tend to be overpriced and only worth spot when it comes to sell. The defects may be a good excuse to ask for a refund, which you are entitled to anyway if it is within the relevant timeframe.
On the other hand, if you don't mind paying a high premium & you don't mind it depreciating, then you could just return it for a replacement.