Excuse my ignorance on world coins-- question about gold British sovereigns (?)

Longacre

OK. I hang out on the US coin forum, and I basically know nothing about world coins. I have the following coin that I will attempt to describe. I was hoping to get an idea of its value. I think it is just a bullion piece, but I am not sure. It is as follows:

It is definitely gold and from the UK. It has the "King George Slaying the Dragon" on one side, and Queen Elizabeth on the other. I bought it directly from the UK mint (that is why I think it is basically a bullion piece), and I think the date is somewhere between 1984-1989. It is a proof. If I remember correctly, I think the weight is approximately 1/4 oz of gold, so I am not sure if it is truly called a "sovereign".

Is this just a bullion piece with no numismatic value? If it has numismatic value, what do you think it is worth?

Thanks!

SYRACUSIAN

If it is a proof, it has numismatic value, these recent sovereigns are usually sold with a case,COA and for almost double melt. I don't have a Spink at work and in anycase it's outdated, but someone sure does. How about a picture?


edited to add that it cannot be 1989, the British mint issued a commemorative sovereign that year, quite different from the others.

Longacre

<< <i>If it is a proof, it has numismatic value, these recent sovereigns are usually sold with a case,COA and for almost double melt. I don't have a Spink at work and in anycase it's outdated, but someone sure does. How about a picture?


edited to add that it cannot be 1989, the British mint issued a commemorative sovereign that year, quite different from the others. >>




Thanks for the info. I don't have a picture on-hand, but I did come with a case and certificate of authenticity. If anyone has an idea of value, I would greatly appreciate it!!

bonkrood

Try this LINK http://www.24carat.co.uk/index.html I don't know how to link.

bonkrood

Gold Proof Sovereigns
Date In Stock Price
1979 Yes £100
1980 Yes £95
1981 Yes £95
1982 Yes £95
1983 Yes £95
1984 Ask £95
1985 Ask £110
1986 Ask £110
1987 Yes £110
1988 Ask £110
1989 Ask £175
1990 Ask £140
1991 Ask £140
1992 Ask £160
1993 Ask £160
1994 Ask £160
1995 Yes £160
1996 Ask £160
1997 Yes £155
1998 Yes £150
1999 Ask £185*
2000 Yes £150

I think an English pound is about a $1.70