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I'm not aware of any source document or standard from the 1816 period that specifies the diameter of the sovereign. "The Royal Mint" by Ansell is a good starting point and it's worth a read.
In it he states "The diameter and consequent thickness of a coin are not determined by law, but by it's suitableness for the public to whom it is to be issued; consequentially the usual mode of arriving at the diameter of a coin is too make it of such a size that it will emit the most musical sound it is capable of."
Not bad eh, doesn't matter what diameter it is, so long as it sounds nice! 🤣
Here's a screenshot with some data on coin diameters:

https://archive.org/details/royalmint01anse

Nice 1988 Gold BU £5 Quintuple Sovereign (scarce portrait type)
 
Condition notes: Superb looking coin, with the scarce portrait only used for two years (1987 and 1988).
 
Box/COA: Yes, Box and Cert No.3319. 

Price:  £2,095 £2,050 includes Royal Mail Special Delivery.
This is about a £800 lower than a new RM £5 proof Gold release – and in probably better condition!

Item Location: UK

Shipping destinations: UK only.

Payment Terms: Payment by bank transfer in GBP only.  As I don’t do internet banking, I will physically go into my local bank branch on the morning following the transfer in order to confirm the payment has come through. No returns.

Dispatch Time: I aim to post by lunchtime of the day following payment. 

Photos: 
 

I have also just submitted an 1828 w/o tuft half sovereign to PCGS for grading. The date was double stamped with some falling away from the coin. I took a picture before I sent it but for the life of me I cannot find it. Will look again later and upload if I find it. Otherwise, will update when the grading results are back. Should be in around 20 working days as I sent with a batch for express service.
Cheers.
EDIT. Just found image!!!
 

Just an update. The person who bought this contacted me to ask for help with grading. I examined the coin and felt it was probably just about worth sending to PCGS.
PCGS have just released the grades on that submission and this is recognised as the Roman 1 variety and it was graded as AU50. I think that is a fair result.

Yes, the clash is there, also the die cracks too. They were clearly produced with the same die.

I have this 1861 half sovereign in hand (NGC graded). I wonder what everyone's thought on that 8:

I found one more example like this in PCGS holder.

C**ts of a feather. Nonce together 

I detest the 2012 it was horrific. I don't like the clip art 2005 one either. I also don't care for the 2002 sovereign, the lack of legends around the edges makes it look bland. It's like they wanted to replicate a Vicky shield sovereign but forgot half the design.

You have a good variety of different heads/monarchs already, so may be a good old Victorian shield back would fit into your collection nicely. Then Edward VII, Elizabeth II Gillick.....

You have a good variety of different heads/monarchs already, so may be a good old Victorian shield back would fit into your collection nicely. Then Edward VII, Elizabeth II Gillick.....

Thanks for the various feedbacks

Ahh I see, thanks. I'll stick to bullion but try to get good quality examples.

My Pistrucci arrived yesterday, just the 2oz silver. Didn't have a chance to open until late last night. I wish I hadn't bothered. The worst coin I have received from the comedians at RM.
There is so much of the frosting missing it is laughable. I have highlighted the worst bits. The entire sword takes the cake though!
I don't want it in this state, but any chance of a replacement? Is it worth the hassle? I might just ask for a refund, I couldn't sell this duffer with a clear conscience, any thoughts/advice would be welcome.

Thanks @katycseriously cool Original Perth mint logo 1/2ozt button. Been in contact with Perth mint as hard to find mintage details so hopefully hear back soon 

Probably out of date too tbf

My tin of beans are almost 100% more expensive than last year.  

You make a good point on the mintage numbers.  
I see more Half Sovs from Sydney and Melbourne mints that have way lower mintages than I do 1859 Ansell’s.
Perhaps there was a re-melt of some of the 250k?
 

Like you, I have not found a sleeper but they do come up for sale reasonably regularly.  There will be some out there waiting to be discovered but this variation is pretty well k own and something a lot of folk look for.  

I'm not aware of any source document or standard from the 1816 period that specifies the diameter of the sovereign. "The Royal Mint" by Ansell is a good starting point and it's worth a read.
In it he states "The diameter and consequent thickness of a coin are not determined by law, but by it's suitableness for the public to whom it is to be issued; consequentially the usual mode of arriving at the diameter of a coin is too make it of such a size that it will emit the most musical sound it is capable of."
Not bad eh, doesn't matter what diameter it is, so long as it sounds nice! 🤣
Here's a screenshot with some data on coin diameters:

https://archive.org/details/royalmint01anse

Can't argue with that.

I'm not aware of any source document or standard from the 1816 period that specifies the diameter of the sovereign. "The Royal Mint" by Ansell is a good starting point and it's worth a read.
In it he states "The diameter and consequent thickness of a coin are not determined by law, but by it's suitableness for the public to whom it is to be issued; consequentially the usual mode of arriving at the diameter of a coin is too make it of such a size that it will emit the most musical sound it is capable of."
Not bad eh, doesn't matter what diameter it is, so long as it sounds nice! 🤣
Here's a screenshot with some data on coin diameters:

https://archive.org/details/royalmint01anse

I'm not aware of any source document or standard from the 1816 period that specifies the diameter of the sovereign. "The Royal Mint" by Ansell is a good starting point and it's worth a read.
In it he states "The diameter and consequent thickness of a coin are not determined by law, but by it's suitableness for the public to whom it is to be issued; consequentially the usual mode of arriving at the diameter of a coin is too make it of such a size that it will emit the most musical sound it is capable of."
Not bad eh, doesn't matter what diameter it is, so long as it sounds nice! 🤣
Here's a screenshot with some data on coin diameters:

https://archive.org/details/royalmint01anse

I'm not aware of any source document or standard from the 1816 period that specifies the diameter of the sovereign. "The Royal Mint" by Ansell is a good starting point and it's worth a read.
In it he states "The diameter and consequent thickness of a coin are not determined by law, but by it's suitableness for the public to whom it is to be issued; consequentially the usual mode of arriving at the diameter of a coin is too make it of such a size that it will emit the most musical sound it is capable of."
Not bad eh, doesn't matter what diameter it is, so long as it sounds nice! 🤣
Here's a screenshot with some data on coin diameters:

https://archive.org/details/royalmint01anse