TheGoldSovereign

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

2012 5sov PR70 just back from grading 😍
 

Best to compare with the reference image. The left foreleg is also missing a blob. Could be struck through grease or a copy. Try to compare under a loupe or return for replacement if unsure.
Please bear in mind that this thread is for rare errors and overstrikes and not for fake identification. You can open your own thread if you are unsure about the authenticity. 

@Metallurgic  You are talking about a tiny tiny amount, no I don't think that is anything to worry about, likely just your calipers to be honest
 
edit: I didn't even look at the coin I was purely talking about measurements. I've added some images for reference.

What's wrong with the diameter?

Turning into a bit of a picture thread but I think anyone coming across this thread with a question, the pictures can only help
Today we have an 1853, A for V in VICTORIA, however I think it's also been corrected with a V over the A after

I had erroneously recorded this die number twice in my database, I had a separate entry for it as a variety that has been discovered before and thought I didn't have any.
On second look I noticed that in fact I had 5!
I had another look at them this morning and note that one is very very copper coloured. It is suspected that there was a few experimental strikes with different alloys, with the "yellow gold" suspected to be with silver instead of copper.
Is it possible they also tried something else, or would the silver content potentially tone like this? I really tried to capture the difference in photos but in hand it's ridiculously different.




 

Anyone ever found two die numbered shield sovereigns with different dies before? The whole purpose of die numbers were to increase quality control and prevent the number of errors that occurred before they were introduced. Each number could be traced back to an engraver.
So it was quite a surprise when today I found the same die number but with two different dies, proven clearly by the fact one has an overstrike 🤔
 

1871 Victoria Proof Sovereign 🤤🤩
 

1871 Victoria Proof Sovereign 🤤🤩
 

1871 Victoria Proof Sovereign 🤤🤩
 

New arrival, Natural patina no camera effects.
 
Beautiful, Vintage Cookson 1 oz.... Love anything old down to me women 😍 

1871 Victoria Proof Sovereign 🤤🤩
 

1871 Victoria Proof Sovereign 🤤🤩
 

1871 Victoria Proof Sovereign 🤤🤩