The 2019 Britannia Four Sided Gold Quarter Sovereign

[Mcgrimes]

What do you guys think of the 4 sided quarter sovereign? One half of me says ‘too high a premium’, but the other half of me recognises that quarter sovereigns are always bloody expensive!

https://hattonsoflondon.co.uk/product/2019-britannia-gold-quarter-sovereign/

Any comments on the dealer also appreciated

[Sherabnamdhak]

Interesting coin. I do not support the idea behind it as I do not believe I live in an equal union and never have. The numismatic value may be interesting and as such this would be the single reason I would consider its potential for purchase. 

[Shinus73]

1 hour ago, Mcgrimes said:

What do you guys think of the 4 sided quarter sovereign? One half of me says ‘too high a premium’, but the other half of me recognises that quarter sovereigns are always bloody expensive!

https://hattonsoflondon.co.uk/product/2019-britannia-gold-quarter-sovereign/

Any comments on the dealer also appreciated

It’s not a quarter Sovereign, it’s a Tristan de Cunha Quarter Sovereign and there is no merit in vastly overpaying for it.

[Gildeon]

Screams "overpriced" in every direction! 👹

[Mcgrimes]

It works out about 50% premium, so I’d agree it’s on the very high side.

But still, it’s fairly unique and I quite like, but don’t think I’ll be buying.

 

[Shinus73]

It’s £60 worth if gold for £600, which is a 900% premium!

[Mcgrimes]

The price is £95 +£5 postage 

[Shinus73]

1 hour ago, Mcgrimes said:

The price is £95 +£5 postage 

That makes more sense - I was looking at the ‘full Sovereign’ price at the bottom of the page. 🧐

[Mcgrimes]

Thats an even higher premium at about 250%

[Xander]

7 hours ago, Mcgrimes said:

What do you guys think of the 4 sided quarter sovereign? One half of me says ‘too high a premium’, but the other half of me recognises that quarter sovereigns are always bloody expensive!

https://hattonsoflondon.co.uk/product/2019-britannia-gold-quarter-sovereign/

Any comments on the dealer also appreciated

Is it a proof coin?

[Mcgrimes]

34 minutes ago, Xander said:

Is it a proof coin?

It doesn’t suggest so, should come in a display case though

[Xander]

1 minute ago, Mcgrimes said:

It doesn’t suggest so, should come in a display case though

I hope so, I just ordered one, considering it's a one-off low mintage representing the four nations. Also, Chards are selling 1/4 Sovs from £125-£215  so I don't feel so bad about the price.

[Fastnick]

Because of its unusual shape, I'd be interested - but not at £95 + £5 p&p 

[Mcgrimes]

1/4 sovereigns always seem expensive, I might see if a friend wants one so we can split the postage 

[Kman]

Tacky tat 

[Sovereign]

no thanks! 😁

[Mcgrimes]

2 hours ago, Xander said:

I hope so, I just ordered one, considering it's a one-off low mintage representing the four nations. Also, Chards are selling 1/4 Sovs from £125-£215  so I don't feel so bad about the price.

Maybe you can showcase once received? 😄👍

[mdp2505]

Quite like the shape, but what is with Queen's face?

[Sovereign]

19 minutes ago, mdp2505 said:

Quite like the shape, but what is with Queen's face?

not been minted by the royal mint so it’s a different portrait design 

the fact it’s not been minted by the royal mint puts me off ...

[mdp2505]

8 hours ago, Sovereign said:

not been minted by the royal mint so it’s a different portrait design 

the fact it’s not been minted by the royal mint puts me off ...

Ah that explains it. Looks like 'fan art' compared to Jody Clark or IRB.

[Britannia47]

This is typical fodder for Marketing companies, including London Mint Office, who target the British Island Territory of Tristan da Cunha (TDC) which has a population of about 250 in the South Atlantic, and sell very small coins at a high cost.  Presumably they get a cut for every coin sold. I won't buy them on principle. Sounds like a Pobjoy product but just guessing...

[AndrewSL76]

On 03/03/2019 at 16:05, Mcgrimes said:

1/4 sovereigns always seem expensive, I might see if a friend wants one so we can split the postage 

Limited to one per household so can’t do that...

[Yaa]

Hi am new here and I really wnt to invest in coins.. do I tinK it’s a good idea and how much would u sell the 22 carat 1/4 sovereign gold for if you got if for £95??

[VR16AVALON]

For information this is what you get with the item

[Mcgrimes]

9 hours ago, VR16AVALON said:

For information this is what you get with the item

Pleased with it?