SilverMike

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

My 1879 Liberty Double Eagle - Philadelphia Mint - 207,600 produced.
I am often in awe looking at this gold time machine. A true survivor.
 
 

My personal 2022 zenith was the procurement of the rarest and probably the least known of the gold coins bearing this now all-too-familiar design, albeit trailblazing in 2015.
With a maximum mintage of 500 it makes the 2022 matt quintuple sovereign seem a mite commonplace.

Here's a few of my purchases for 2022:
Stephen (1135-1154) 'Watford' Cross Moline - Penny. Stunning portrait.

 
Henry II (1154-1189) 'Tealby' Cross Crosslets - Penny.

 
John (1199-1216) Short Cross Penny.

 
Henry IV (1399-1413) Half Groat - clipped.

 
I can't claim for the quality of the photos as they are the seller's, which are way better than mine, since mine always look awful.
As you can see I'm going for one of each monarch - a foolhardy task really. It's not so much about going for rare or most valuable, but going for the clearest and strongest portrait I can get with the money I've got.
I keep getting waylaid though as I keep purchasing Stephen pennies.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

It's been a decent year and I've managed to pick up a few nice coins but I think my favourite may have been a slightly dented, probably dropped and certainly handled 50 peso I bought here for spot.
 It's so nice to have a coin in the collection that I can just pick up, play with and not have to worry about devaluing. It doesn't hurt that it's a nice hefty piece too! I'd recommend them to anyone.
 
 Honourable mention goes to the ongoing reverse proof tudor beasts, hated them at first but I'm growing to love them. I'm especially happy they reduced the mintage on the reverse proof set to 500 for the last release.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

That's another absolute beauty I'd love to get my little pixie mitts on!

Don't worry, some duraglit and Goddard's silver polish, those stains will sharp rub out

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

It's a simple 2022 bullion sovereign for me because it cost me absolutely nothing at all. I won it via the Chards bullion sov competition which came as an added extra with the 2021 mystery box.  Thanks to @ChardsCoinandBullionDealer for making me a very happy pixie on the day back in March when it dropped through my letterbox.
Happy new year to all

Wow that's quite something. I've known a few women who have 'lit up a room' when walking into it, but never one which lit up a coin!
I'm not even a fan of rainbow toning usually, but this is gorgeous.

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Mine was a very happy trade in person with @shawy2510 a 2oz gold platinum jubilee. Got a decent price and graded out at a 70. Entered into the retirement stack at back of safe deposit box for later life 

 

Although a sovereign man at heart, this coin is incredible and I think I would call it my best for 2022. The silky satin toning, in very deep blues and purples at the rim of the coin grading across the fields to the soft greys, pinks and gold tinge of the cameo’s, particularly on the Victoria side are very satisfying
 
Happy New Year everyone.

Thanks to @goldhunter this £100 platinum QEII Platinum Jubilee proof.

Despite making a promise on not risking buying ungraded stuffs at auctions, took a punt on a raw 2012 proof sov based on shoddy photos at a random county auction and after NCS it got back as PF70UC. It was not dirt cheap as raw either mind you, but got lucky and was well relieved pleased it turned out good. 😅
Numerous happy purchases from the forum as well in both graded and ungraded sections - thanks to @SVcollector@shawy2510 @richatthecroftjust to name a few.
Wishing all members an excellent New Year, here's to happy and successful collecting in 2023! 🥂