TheMadKing

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

Ive fixed that for you.....

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I’m in, Silver 2018 1 oz Brit

I do think they have nailed the snow effect! 

A lovely early half sovereign from 1818 in NGC MS63.

That sounds like a godd idea, and i'm happy to oblige as best as i can.
I'll try to do a smartphone version with stuff you'll already have, maybe smartphone with some cheap kit, 'proper camera with no additional expense, and then a couple of 'pro'set ups (for those that are interested).
I'll look at some short video clips that i can host on Vimeo and embed into the post too. It might be easier to follow possibly?
Leave it with me.

Next is this little gem from @McDougall.  I've never had a silver £1 proof before, and this is in remarkable condition considering its age (1988).  Two different lighting effects for your enjoyment.

Sorry, but i couldn;'t resist posting another pic of the dice from @BackyardBullion
(other alcoholic beverages are available!)
 

Royal Mints City View Blackpool coin

Received my 3oz custom dice from @BackyardBullion. So tactile! This'll be just about the most expensive stress toy i've owned so far. Love'em!

Here is our third mockup design for a 2023 gold sovereign reverse design:

Thoughts?
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Now this is the type of bold intricate design that the older engravers used to come up with. 👏🏽 
And it works especially well on a Sovereign where it can take up the whole face as the legend can be completely on the obverse.
I believe if John Bergdahl is the designer of the 2023 Sovereign, we could get something along these lines.

Here's an 1887 proof sovereign with something very special. Can anyone tell what makes it special? (Steve Hill and David Iverson would know.)

An 1865 Sydney Mint sovereign in PCGS MS61 from the 2005 Reserve Bank of Australia hoard.

Dude I couldn’t agree with you more.
The Coat of Arms may be a nice heraldic design, but it just doesn’t have the instant association with the Sovereign that the St. George and the Dragon design has.
The St. George and the Dragon is just so iconic - you see it and your mind instantly goes, Sovereign.
It’s why I would’ve preferred that timeless and classic design for the Coronation year.
But I guess we live in an age where the tendency to get easily bored and crave something new is the prevailing trend.

I think there is a danger of the sovereign losing its distinctiveness.  The RM now releases so many coins in so many sizes and varieties, the one thing that made the sovereign distinctive was St. George and the Dragon.

Regarding the 2023 proof sovereign, I've just been in contact with my dealer (sounds a bit naughty!) who was correct about the unlimited mintages on the Memorial coins.  They think that the release of the 2023 proof sovereign has been pushed back to early next year because of the Queen's passing.  Let's see whether or not they are right on this one!

Many people may not realize this, but where QE II’s Royal Cypher and Coat of Arms used a depiction of St. Edward’s Crown, KC III’s Cypher (which was revealed a few weeks ago) uses the Tudor Crown. This is expected to be used on the Royal Coat of Arms for the King’s reign.
Hence the 2023 Sovereign will have this very subtle but important change from the 2022 Sovereign.
Ref: https://www.royal.uk/his-majesty-kings-cypher
and
https://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/news-grants/news/item/205-royal-cypher

Yes, that's right. You have a good memory.
Australia's first sovereign, the Adelaide sovereign.