1887 half sovereign

[arphethean]

I bought this HALF! sovereign today. First item in a mini sovereign collection I'm planning. 

Could I ask for your opinion on its condition and value please? 

Edited May 9, 2022 by arphethean

[James32]

@GoldDiggerDave @sovereignsteve @dicker @richatthecroft

[Pete]

Looks pretty average condition so I would find it acceptable to add to my collection.
As for value that's a difficult one to answer.
Victorian Shields are sought after nowadays and in a private sale perhaps 25% over spot ?
As gold is at a high I wouldn't care to go much above this and if selling you might find this premium hard to get.
Definitely worth more than a non-shield in my opinion.
 

[GoldDiggerDave]

London high shield I'd say a DISH L508 variety. Reasonably good condition

VF/gVF

 

[arphethean]

3 minutes ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

London high shield I'd say a DISH L508 variety. Reasonably good condition

VF/gVF

 

Lovely - thank you. I was looking at that and hoping it was in that  region.

 

14 minutes ago, Pete said:

Looks pretty average condition so I would find it acceptable to add to my collection.
As for value that's a difficult one to answer.
Victorian Shields are sought after nowadays and in a private sale perhaps 25% over spot ?
As gold is at a high I wouldn't care to go much above this and if selling you might find this premium hard to get.
Definitely worth more than a non-shield in my opinion.
 

Super - that's right about what I paid for it so pretty pleased with that, and yes, market timing not great but it's to hold and cherish so shouldn't matter in the long run.

I'm pleased that there's good detail surviving especially on the shield side and it has an eye appeal which is what mattered to me.

[Scaffstacker]

1 hour ago, arphethean said:

I bought this sovereign today. First item in a mini sovereign collection I'm planning. 

Could I ask for your opinion on its condition and value please? 

I’ve got a similar condition one same year purchased from atkinsons at a lower rate (that exactly I’m not sure) for £220 

[modofantasma]

Just Pm'd 

[James32]

10 minutes ago, modofantasma said:

Just Pm'd 

Already making an offer? Like it!

[sovereignsteve]

No comment as to its authenticity or value but grade IMO is pretty much

1 hour ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

VF/gVF

with a slight tilt to the higher end

[modofantasma]

4 minutes ago, James32 said:

Already making an offer? Like it!

Everything is for sale 

[LawrenceChard]

3 hours ago, arphethean said:

1887 half sovereign

I bought this sovereign today.

 

Make your mind up!

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[James32]

Just now, LawrenceChard said:

Make your mind up!

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Took me a few go's, but I got there.

[arphethean]

3 minutes ago, LawrenceChard said:

Make your mind up!

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🤔 Corrected

[modofantasma]

1 hour ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

London high shield I'd say a DISH L508 variety. Reasonably good condition

@GoldDiggerDave What book is that please? 

[GoldDiggerDave]

8 minutes ago, modofantasma said:

@GoldDiggerDave What book is that please? 

I have a few different ones of these for the Jubilee head sovereigns 1/2 full £2.   Mr Steve Hill was kind enough to send me copies.  

Good bitesized reference books.  

[LawrenceChard]

28 minutes ago, arphethean said:

🤔 Corrected

Don't worry, you were half right!

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[modofantasma]

4 minutes ago, GoldDiggerDave said:

I have a few different ones of these for the Jubilee head sovereigns 1/2 full £2.   Mr Steve Hill was kind enough to send me copies.  

Good bitesized reference books.  

Thanks 👍🏽 Looks like a good resource 

[dicker]

There are some absolutely outstanding condition 1887’s

This one is pretty average

cheers

Dicker

[arphethean]

2 hours ago, LawrenceChard said:

Don't worry, you were half right!

😎

By that logic aren't I double right?

[LawrenceChard]

33 minutes ago, arphethean said:

By that logic aren't I double right?

Yes and no!

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