Today I Received.....

[TheShinyStuff]

8 hours ago, PapaLazarou said:

Royal Mint 2019 Silver Proof Collection

Mintage - less than 1000, official numbers as yet unreleased...I'd guess about 650.

A good-looking set featuring, amongst others, the Wedgwood and Pepys £2 coins and the Queen Victoria (young head) £5 crown.

I again transferred the set to a wooden "Premium Proof" box - including the 2019 RM Medallion - for storage in preference to the original shiny black box. 

Nice shots again. Get the set up time trimmed a little?

How many of the proof sets do you have now, and what's the plan/target?

[darkninja1985]

Always a surprise to get post on a sunday, a new type 2 silver eagle courtesy of @Fadeingstar

[GoldDiggerDave]

Didn't get this today but it's worthy for a look, picked the coin up loose at auction a while back, @CoinStruck kindly got this graded for me and it came back as one of a kind! MS63PL cost me less than a modern proof sovereign, and the closest thing to a Victoria Young head proof I'm likely to have in my collection baring a lottery win.    I've picked up loads of other loose sovereigns (We won't say raw)  at auction waiting grading.  She's a beauty.......

[goldmember44]

On 11/12/2021 at 20:49, Silverman2U said:

Received this rather nice piece today (Proof 2017 5sov Coin) from @richatthecroft.  

They look very similar, the BU and Proof.

[MaxeBaumann]

Two nice items arrived today, the 5oz Aztec calendar from Samoa in proof and the last issue of the 8 piece China Dragon Restrike series in antique finish. Here is an overview, but I could not afford the gold ones. Greetings from Maxe.
https://agaunews.com/portfolio-items/2018-dragon-dollar-restrikes-by-lpm-group/

[Gruff]

1 hour ago, MaxeBaumann said:

Two nice items arrived today, the 5oz Aztec calendar from Samoa in proof and the last issue of the 8 piece China Dragon Restrike series in antique finish. Here is an overview, but I could not afford the gold ones. Greetings from Maxe.
https://agaunews.com/portfolio-items/2018-dragon-dollar-restrikes-by-lpm-group/

Max, that 5oz Aztec coin is stunning! Thanks for sharing

[Chrispringle85]

A couple of 2oz bu libertads which are becoming increasingly hard to find. I have a spare 98 2oz if anybody is interested 

Also a 1993 5oz proof precolombina 😍

[HerefordBullyun]

1 hour ago, Gruff said:

Max, that 5oz Aztec coin is stunning! Thanks for sharing

I actually thought you were going to post some more of your @BackyardBullion addiction items @Gruff

[Gruff]

1 hour ago, HerefordBullyun said:

I actually thought you were going to post some more of your @BackyardBullion addiction items @Gruff

Sadly I haven't made any purchases recently from our famous TSF resident 'smith. Maybe in the new year...

[richatthecroft]

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

 

 

[James32]

2 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

 

 

The reverse of 1989 is a clear winner in my mind

[TheShinyStuff]

45 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

 

 

Stunning stuff sir. I'd take any of them, but my pick would be the 2017. I'm waiting for a 2022, and I  truth I didn't love it early on, but alongside its stablemates it actually stands up quite well I think.

[GreatCoins4U]

On 12/12/2021 at 16:14, GoldDiggerDave said:

Didn't get this today but it's worthy for a look, picked the coin up loose at auction a while back, @CoinStruck kindly got this graded for me and it came back as one of a kind! MS63PL cost me less than a modern proof sovereign, and the closest thing to a Victoria Young head proof I'm likely to have in my collection baring a lottery win.    I've picked up loads of other loose sovereigns (We won't say raw)  at auction waiting grading.  She's a beauty.......

Get in 🤪

[Swampy]

58 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

A lovely set and one I’ve tucked away.  Pleased you’ve added one to your superior and outstanding collection. 

The best for me is 1989… brave, bold and different especially at that moment.  The fact that ‘heads and tails’ are both redesigned is pretty cool! 

looking back (?!) at the 2022 should the mint have been braver with the design? I’m inclined to think they should have. 

I also feel the original R’mint advertising for the 2022 Sov special reverse did not show the 2017 reverse… which is the original and all time classic!!! 

Edited December 13, 2021 by Swampy

[TheShinyStuff]

As a man fortunate enough to own them all, and see them in the flesh, what order would you put the sovereigns in @richatthecroft?

[AuricGoldfinger]

@richatthecroft for me it’s the 2002

[ZigZag]

@richatthecroftthat 2002 set is simply stunning and despite not being a proof collector it gives me an urge 😂

[Spence098]

2 hours ago, richatthecroft said:

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

 

 

Mines always been the 2017. 
 

But the more I look at the 2022 the more I like it 🔥

[westminstrel]

1 hour ago, Swampy said:

looking back (?!) at the 2022 should the mint have been braver with the design? I’m inclined to think they should have. 

Yes that’s what I said when I saw the 2022 Sovereign design. It’s cool yeah, but it could have been so much more detailed and enhanced with intricacy like the older coins. It looks a bit safe / easy / lacking in effort. 

[Silverman2U]

3 hours ago, richatthecroft said:

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

 

 

I think it’s the 1989… winning out so slightly

over the 2017. The 1989 has just ao

much history (500 years) behind it.  

 

[richatthecroft]

1 hour ago, TheShinyStuff said:

As a man fortunate enough to own them all, and see them in the flesh, what order would you put the sovereigns in @richatthecroft?

Unfortunately, like I said in the original post, I only have the 4 coin 2012 Set- and still on the lookout for a 2012 5 Pound- But I have the other five, 5 Sovereign down sets.

They are all nice 😃 And any 5 Pound Sovereign is spectacular. 
My preference of the special reverses are in this order: 

1. 2017- Classic Pistrucci design- a winner every day in my book.  

2. 2022- a traditional Royal Arms design that’s fitting for such a remarkable Achievement of a Platinum Jubilee. 

3. 2005- Reminiscent of the 1935 stylised Rocking Horse Crown.   

4. 2012- an intricate and exciting take on the George & Dragon design- the Dragon looks fearsome, the Horse terrified and St George focussed and driven. 

5. 1989- a classic intricate design and most people’s favourite. 

6. 2002- beautiful understated design. 
 

They are all winners. 

 

Edited December 13, 2021 by richatthecroft

[danmc82]

1 hour ago, richatthecroft said:

Unfortunately, like I said in the original post, I only have the 4 coin 2012 Set- and still on the lookout for a 2012 5 Pound- But I have the other five, 5 Sovereign down sets.

They are all nice 😃 And any 5 Pound Sovereign is spectacular. 
My preference of the special reverses are in this order: 

1. 1989

2. 2017

3. 2002

4. 2022

5. 2005

6. 2012

 

You must be confused Rich so Ive helped with your list 😁

Edited December 14, 2021 by danmc82

[richatthecroft]

15 minutes ago, danmc82 said:

You must be confused Rich so Ive helped with your list 😁

Perhaps your confused too- there isn’t a 2021 😝 

[James32]

18 minutes ago, danmc82 said:

You must be confused Rich so Ive helped with your list 😁

Swap the 21 for a 2022 and I agree

[PhilB]

4 hours ago, richatthecroft said:

With eyes diverted toward the Gothic and 2022 Sovereign releases, Rich goes old- school, snipes around the defense and…Goal……!!!!  Hits the net with a 2002 Sovereign Set 😃 

I’m still on the hunt for a 2012 5 Pound Sovereign, so in the meantime the 2 Sovereign down will have to suffice.

Which of the six special Reverse big boys is your favourite?

 

 

The 1989 istge hands down winner imo! I have drooled over it many a time on ebay but never quite justified the price, as im a stacker at heart. Then followed by the 2002 which I own the 3 coin set.

Nice photos. Thanks.