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I have this coin due to go for grading with a lamination error
 

Something you'll not see every day.  Upcoming lot in Heritage "Platinum Sale" August sale later this month.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-iii-gold-sovereign-1819-vf30-ngc-/a/3109-31195.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515
The elusive 1819 sovereign
 
Rarest Business Strike of the Modern Sovereigns
George III gold Sovereign 1819 VF30 NGC, KM674, S-3785, Marsh-3 (R5). An extremely rare date, not only the rarest business strike of George III but arguably for the entire modern Sovereign series that starts from 1817. Currently, only two straight-graded examples exist in the NGC population (this coin is the better one), and none at PCGS. The last time the current offering was sold was in May 2015 when it was auctioned for $59,312+buyer's premium in the United Kingdom, then described as the 'second finest known' by the auctioneer. The piece exhibits balanced wear from honest circulation, yet the struck motifs are instantly recognizable and the King's facial features remain fully expressive. The crevices have faint siltiness, and the surfaces are in remarkably good condition for the grade, clearly non-porous and moreover saved from any singularly detracting instances of impact.
A quick glance at public auctions during the past eight years reveals two additional examples sold, one deemed 'Not Encapsulated - No Decision' offered in a Sincona auction in 2021 realizing about $24,000+premium, and one from the Spink Stratos sale in 2020, a 'Fine Details' that hammered $38,560+premium; both inspected by NGC and ex-jewelry pieces.
In addition, on the 200th anniversary of this remarkable rarity, the Royal Mint offered the aforementioned other NGC straight-graded example by public ballot. This was a F12 piece, thus clearly in lesser state of preservation compared to the present offering, and previously known to exist from a B.A. Seaby bulletin. The winner of the 2019 ballot purchased the coin for £100,000 - corresponding to approximately $127,000 back in the day.
The finest specimen hitherto witnessed by the public was sold from the Bentley collection in May 2013, when an uncertified 1819 Sovereign described as 'about extremely fine' sold for approximately $290,000. Judging from the outstanding research conducted for the Bentley Collection sale and additional investigative work by Spink, it can be presumed that 11 individual examples have been photographed and are presently extant, of which at least four, possibly five exhibit various signs of mounting to jewelry. Missing from most institutional coin collections in the UK and apparently even the world-renowned Tyrant Collection, this is an unmissable opportunity to acquire an outstanding and highly elusive numismatic rarity.
Ex. St. James's Auction 32 (May 2015, Lot 3)
Metal: Gold
Diameter: 22.05mm
Weight: 7.9881g
AGW: 0.2355oz
Mintage: 3,574
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain.
Estimate: $50,000 - $60,000.

1989 Quintuple Sovereign - BU
Lighting is a critical aspect of photographing coins, and very subtle changes to angles make a huge difference.  Especially for proof and proof-like finishes.  The difference between these two photographs is just a slight rotation of the stand by a few degrees; the lighting and camera positions are identical.  I think I prefer the second, as it shows a variation in the reflection across the face.
As for the coin, it is a beautiful and unique design, often regarded as the most popular QEII sovereign design.  I am pleased to own a quintuple of it, along with a double and a half.  If I saw a proof quin going at anything like a sensible price, I would be tempted, but I doubt it will happen.

Queen Victoria Full Shield Sovereigns 
£435 each + post 
Special offer for the next few hours reduced to £420 each + post 
 
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Bank transfer 

Elizabeth II Full Sovereigns BU 1976 & 1981
£378 each + post
Bank transfer 

Hi SF,
Last Britannia for sale featuring the final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. 
Item: Britannia 2021 2020 1oz Gold Coin (Capsule Provided)
Condition: Great condition for a bullion grade coin with a stunning yellow lustre!
Price: Now £1545 (Free Postage)
Delivery: Next day tracked and signed for by 1pm.
Payment: Bank Transfer. No returns

 
 
 
 

This one had the error attribution on the slab

This one didn't have the description on the slab

^^ Holed and subsequently plugged to repair?

For posterity, this amazing 2023 reverse brockage discovered at @ChardsCoinandBullionDealer. 
 

An important topic to ponder - even mentioned in the editorial of the Coin News recently. 
Otherwise, my thoughts for the modern society... 
 

An important topic to ponder - even mentioned in the editorial of the Coin News recently. 
Otherwise, my thoughts for the modern society... 
 

An important topic to ponder - even mentioned in the editorial of the Coin News recently. 
Otherwise, my thoughts for the modern society... 
 

limited edition NFTs.
 
I mean, nothing could possibly go wrong. 😱  Could it?

I despise modern collector commemorative coins. I have long argued that the sheer quantity is overkill and destroys real growth in the collecting fan base, it all becomes a yawnfest and then people who know nothing about coins start trying to flog crappy 50p coins on eBay, and other non-events in a tin and say l@@k r@re and then come all the unique New Penny two pences dated 1971. The mints around the world, official and third party throw out coins where Elizabeth II looks more like Nicola Sturgeon, or William has incredible buckteeth.
So if it does kill them off, you have put forward the first positive argument I've heard for a cashless society. 😁

1845 closer 4&5 in date R 
@ZRPMs @Orpster
 

For sale NGC MS64 graded sovereigns from 1962 7 1965
Looking at £425.00 per coin + Postage
If both taken together will include Special delivery

2022 Platinum Jubilee Three Coin Proof Set  with Box & COA 
Full Sovereign NGC PF70 UCAM 
Half Sovereign NGC PF70 UCAM 
Quarter Sovereign NGC PF70 UCAM 
£1300 + £10 RMSD .
Bank transfer preferred  .
UK only .

Courtesy of @Paul’s gold bonanza

A couple of nice sovereign accessories.




 

Hello
Who fancies this fabulous 2012 Sovereign. 
£395 posted 
Spyder

1/20 maples £79.50 each SOLD
1/10 Britannia £165 plus post each ONE LEFT
1/10 Krug £165 plus post SOLD
Lovely South African 2 Rand (same dimensions as a sovereign) 
£375 plus post
 
Beautiful 20 francs FRENCH SOLD
Cheap at £295 each plus post

£380 each + post
Free postage on 5+

Happy to oblige, particularly pleased with the background which in no way makes this look like a photographers set from the 90's where they tried to take pictures of someone squalling brat 

Happy 3rd anniversary to me!! Paid a visit to my pension / children’s piss up against the wall fund for a nice photo op. On track for 19oz by the end of 2023