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I've got a 1911 George V sovereign where he looks like he's had a hard time with his eye too!
I mostly have full, half and a small handful of quarter sovs, from all different years. I've got some 1/10 Britannias, the photographed coin is my second 1/4, and I have a half and a 1oz. All are since 2021, with the exception of a 2017 1/10. All of them are spot on (haha) with the exception of this one, but I know its genuine, so not too bothered in the grand scheme of things.
 
Thank you everyone so far, for your responses 🙂

Any ideas how to safely remove these red and brown spots (or even bother)?
It's a 999 2021 1/4oz Gold Britannia. It is genuine.
I gather that the red is likely a 'copper' spot, and may be a result of the gold of course not being '100% pure'. Not sure what the brown spots are (they look brown to me at least).
Photos attached.
Red spots on QE II's forehead hairline, and in the field near her neck.
The brown (to my eyes) spots are in the field between QE II's eyeline and the ET in 'ELIZABETH', and near the 'II' after her name.
Reverse side is perfect.
The coin doesn't appear to have been handled, and is in the original RM screw capsule. I picked it up for £480 a couple of days back, with the view of it being bullion and nothing special.
I've seen copper spots on circulated sovereigns from George V (and previous monarchs) but of course those are 22ct, and the copper spotting looks a bit different to what I see on this.
 
Thoughts and suggestions welcome on how to remove these spots, or if I should bother at all. I don't want to damage the coin, especially mindful of the delicate design in the field.
 

I have a 2022 1 OZ reverse proof Libertad with multiple copper spots on both sides. These were not there when I got the coin in 2022.  It's a real shame as it was such a beautiful design. 

I have a 1/4oz lunar sheep with a big spot on it, Unless it's a proof, or you're thinking of grading, I don't think it's worth the effort.

Dinner time!
Seriously though, setting aside TDC coins, it is not widely recognised that Channel Islands and Isle of Man coins are CGT-exempt and there is value there.
By way of example, I picked up 2 1/4oz Guernsey £25 coins at a coin auction today at spot -2% ... having lost out on every single UK sovereign I bid on (expect that on the Queen Vics but often pick up something from later monarchs). 

Maybe try a hammer? In no time you won't see the copper spot or the queen come to think of it. 
On a more mature note id leave it. It's a nice looking coin.

I've had this problem as well on Britannias, so I sympathise with you, but best left alone, I would suggest.

I've got a 1911 George V sovereign where he looks like he's had a hard time with his eye too!
I mostly have full, half and a small handful of quarter sovs, from all different years. I've got some 1/10 Britannias, the photographed coin is my second 1/4, and I have a half and a 1oz. All are since 2021, with the exception of a 2017 1/10. All of them are spot on (haha) with the exception of this one, but I know its genuine, so not too bothered in the grand scheme of things.
 
Thank you everyone so far, for your responses 🙂

@GoldDiggerDave did I see you tackling spots like this recently? Was it on 22ct though? 

You can (carefully) do it with a blow torch, but I would not be bothered myself on a bullion coin

I've got the same on my 2022 1/4. Right in her eye!
It was spot free a year ago. Strangely it's not only the newest 1/4 oz Brit I've got, it's also the only one that came supplied in a capsule and none of my other 1/4 Brits have done it.

One final point. Were the workman allowed to take home those scrap bits of metal ? 
 

Fascinating. Thank you. And did you hear the throwaway line that gold was then '£12 per fine ounce'? A different world!

This has been shared before on the forum but for the newer members and members who haven’t seen this I thought I’d share.
It’s quite interesting to see.
Which makes me wonder, what would your job title be as the person to authenticate each coin.
Ring tester?
Future Numismatist’s Nightmare?
The video will explain all in plain Queen’s English nonetheless.
 

Welcome!
All above the advice is good.
Also consider the best value half sovereigns too, if prices are right. When it comes to selling, and with gold (generally over the years, always) trending upwards, the coins you sell may find their way into the hands of new stackers, or those who want to buy a coin here and there - a half sovereign is lighter on the wallet to a buyer, than a full one.
I predominantly stack full 'best value' sovereigns. A few rarities have luckily come up for me in best value. I also obtain best value half sovereigns, at the right price, and even some bullion quarters, at the right price (on a side note, HGM currently have 2022 Jubilee quarter sovs in stock under their 'best value' for anyone interested in those... I phoned them and that's what they told me they all are at current in that listing category).
I'll pick up shield reverse full and half sovereigns at the right price - also utilising the 2021 edition of the 'Marsh' book to check for rarities, and online resources for mintage figures.
The years with unique designs may also carry more interest.
Overall, what you look to stack depends on your budget, buying strategy, and what your desired outcome / plan is for selling in the future.
As a rule of thumb, best value full and half sovereigns will have the lowest premiums compared to other coins.
 
Here's my plan, with my CGT-free gold coin investments, as an example:
I'm in my mid 30's with a low budget - I pick up probably around 10 coins during a year (this amount including full, half, quarter sovs, maybe a 1/10 or 1/4 Britannia).
I'm strict with my budget - I only spend what I can truly afford, and when I can truly afford it.
My aim is to hold long term, hopefully for a 'pension top up' / earlier retirement / second property deposit, etc.
I generally hope to get duplicate years, so that I sell 'duplicate' coins, retaining the higher quality ones of the same year, and the more unusual/rarer ones to either sell last, or pass down the family.
 
Other folks will have different plans, different budgets and strategies. The only 'right' answer, is what works for you 🙂

Welcome!
All above the advice is good.
Also consider the best value half sovereigns too, if prices are right. When it comes to selling, and with gold (generally over the years, always) trending upwards, the coins you sell may find their way into the hands of new stackers, or those who want to buy a coin here and there - a half sovereign is lighter on the wallet to a buyer, than a full one.
I predominantly stack full 'best value' sovereigns. A few rarities have luckily come up for me in best value. I also obtain best value half sovereigns, at the right price, and even some bullion quarters, at the right price (on a side note, HGM currently have 2022 Jubilee quarter sovs in stock under their 'best value' for anyone interested in those... I phoned them and that's what they told me they all are at current in that listing category).
I'll pick up shield reverse full and half sovereigns at the right price - also utilising the 2021 edition of the 'Marsh' book to check for rarities, and online resources for mintage figures.
The years with unique designs may also carry more interest.
Overall, what you look to stack depends on your budget, buying strategy, and what your desired outcome / plan is for selling in the future.
As a rule of thumb, best value full and half sovereigns will have the lowest premiums compared to other coins.
 
Here's my plan, with my CGT-free gold coin investments, as an example:
I'm in my mid 30's with a low budget - I pick up probably around 10 coins during a year (this amount including full, half, quarter sovs, maybe a 1/10 or 1/4 Britannia).
I'm strict with my budget - I only spend what I can truly afford, and when I can truly afford it.
My aim is to hold long term, hopefully for a 'pension top up' / earlier retirement / second property deposit, etc.
I generally hope to get duplicate years, so that I sell 'duplicate' coins, retaining the higher quality ones of the same year, and the more unusual/rarer ones to either sell last, or pass down the family.
 
Other folks will have different plans, different budgets and strategies. The only 'right' answer, is what works for you 🙂

Welcome!
All above the advice is good.
Also consider the best value half sovereigns too, if prices are right. When it comes to selling, and with gold (generally over the years, always) trending upwards, the coins you sell may find their way into the hands of new stackers, or those who want to buy a coin here and there - a half sovereign is lighter on the wallet to a buyer, than a full one.
I predominantly stack full 'best value' sovereigns. A few rarities have luckily come up for me in best value. I also obtain best value half sovereigns, at the right price, and even some bullion quarters, at the right price (on a side note, HGM currently have 2022 Jubilee quarter sovs in stock under their 'best value' for anyone interested in those... I phoned them and that's what they told me they all are at current in that listing category).
I'll pick up shield reverse full and half sovereigns at the right price - also utilising the 2021 edition of the 'Marsh' book to check for rarities, and online resources for mintage figures.
The years with unique designs may also carry more interest.
Overall, what you look to stack depends on your budget, buying strategy, and what your desired outcome / plan is for selling in the future.
As a rule of thumb, best value full and half sovereigns will have the lowest premiums compared to other coins.
 
Here's my plan, with my CGT-free gold coin investments, as an example:
I'm in my mid 30's with a low budget - I pick up probably around 10 coins during a year (this amount including full, half, quarter sovs, maybe a 1/10 or 1/4 Britannia).
I'm strict with my budget - I only spend what I can truly afford, and when I can truly afford it.
My aim is to hold long term, hopefully for a 'pension top up' / earlier retirement / second property deposit, etc.
I generally hope to get duplicate years, so that I sell 'duplicate' coins, retaining the higher quality ones of the same year, and the more unusual/rarer ones to either sell last, or pass down the family.
 
Other folks will have different plans, different budgets and strategies. The only 'right' answer, is what works for you 🙂

Welcome!
All above the advice is good.
Also consider the best value half sovereigns too, if prices are right. When it comes to selling, and with gold (generally over the years, always) trending upwards, the coins you sell may find their way into the hands of new stackers, or those who want to buy a coin here and there - a half sovereign is lighter on the wallet to a buyer, than a full one.
I predominantly stack full 'best value' sovereigns. A few rarities have luckily come up for me in best value. I also obtain best value half sovereigns, at the right price, and even some bullion quarters, at the right price (on a side note, HGM currently have 2022 Jubilee quarter sovs in stock under their 'best value' for anyone interested in those... I phoned them and that's what they told me they all are at current in that listing category).
I'll pick up shield reverse full and half sovereigns at the right price - also utilising the 2021 edition of the 'Marsh' book to check for rarities, and online resources for mintage figures.
The years with unique designs may also carry more interest.
Overall, what you look to stack depends on your budget, buying strategy, and what your desired outcome / plan is for selling in the future.
As a rule of thumb, best value full and half sovereigns will have the lowest premiums compared to other coins.
 
Here's my plan, with my CGT-free gold coin investments, as an example:
I'm in my mid 30's with a low budget - I pick up probably around 10 coins during a year (this amount including full, half, quarter sovs, maybe a 1/10 or 1/4 Britannia).
I'm strict with my budget - I only spend what I can truly afford, and when I can truly afford it.
My aim is to hold long term, hopefully for a 'pension top up' / earlier retirement / second property deposit, etc.
I generally hope to get duplicate years, so that I sell 'duplicate' coins, retaining the higher quality ones of the same year, and the more unusual/rarer ones to either sell last, or pass down the family.
 
Other folks will have different plans, different budgets and strategies. The only 'right' answer, is what works for you 🙂

Firstly: welcome aboard. 
Secondly: a 2008 sovereign is nothing special and worth £455 max.
Thirdly: buy a trial membership on here for £1 and you will see 'best value' prices but arguably superior quality coins( you see exactly what you're buying) every day of the week for sale. 
Fourthly: selling on here will always net you more than a dealer. 
Fifthly: follow the previous four steps and thank me in a few months  🤣 
 

As I found out even when trying to use vouchers for capsules and tubes!

A few people here have posted comments about buyers being “idiots”.
  Personally I am uncomfortable with this. 
I created the thread to highlight sellers who are “binlords”, of which there are many.
Buyers, in many instances simply don’t know what a genuine coin is, or expect eBay to protect them.
The idiot and villain is the seller of counterfeit goods.

I recently picked up this 1872 Shield (Die 90). Is this a 'double strike' on 'DEI GRATIA'? The date is affected too. 
G in GRATIA seems to be affected the worst (photo).
Seems to be a little extra material on the reverse's rim at the base. Don't know if that's a factor. Slight die crack before G.
If it's a double strike, what causes that, and why is Victoria's portrait not affected (to my eyes at least)? If it's not that, what has caused this? Sorry for my ignorance here - I am hoping and wanting to learn.
I've seen other 1872 Die 90 coins and they don't have these issues. So I'm curious and hoping I can come away from this post enlightened 🙂
(Obv/Rev photo is the seller's image from the auction)
 

As I found out even when trying to use vouchers for capsules and tubes!

I was straight on this, hoping it was the next ‘atkinsons spot deal’, but it left me sad when the VAT was added at checkout 😔

No coin, but maybe a commemorative