Anyone know anything about this coin?

Bithrate · September 23, 2008 2:05PM

I don't have a macro lens...

Anyone know anything about these coins?

Value?

Thanks!

Broadstruck · September 23, 2008 2:11PM

British Sovereigns mostly just considered bullion.

In 1816 the gold British Sovereign was first introduced, and as the British Empire expanded under Queen Victoria during the 1800’s, this coin came to be the world’s most widely distributed gold coin. Minted originally in London, the Sovereign came to be minted all over the world as Australia and South Africa came to be large gold producers. Mints in Pretoria, Bombay, Ottawa, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney turned out hundreds of millions of Sovereigns during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

Because of the huge output of gold Sovereigns at that time, and the fact that they have been traded and hoarded all over the world ever since, these roughly nickel-sized gold coins are available today at bullion prices. Although these coins are sometimes promoted as ‘scarce" and marked up outrageously by numismatic sales companies, in fact, they are currently available at bullion prices. These handsome coins portray the reigning monarch on one side, and Pestrucci's St. George and the Dragon on the other side.

Gold Sovereigns were struck in the traditional 22karat (.917 fine gold) as were most gold coins made for circulation. The coins weigh 8 grams and contain just under a quarter-ounce of gold (.2354 troy ounce)

As an international gold coin, the gold Sovereign has no equal. Whether in Cairo, Hong Kong, Beijing, Moscow, or nearly any spot on the globe, this coin commands instant recognition.

These nickel-size gold bullion coins were struck worldwide at the height of the British Empire.

coinsarefun · September 23, 2008 2:16PM

<< <i>British Sovereigns mostly just considered bullion. . >>

Ya, but ya can't beat the theme, naked guy on a horse

Well, from my view point anyway

Stefanie

Bithrate · September 23, 2008 2:18PM

Great - thanks, Broadstruck. I knew a bit about it, but you just filled in all the blanks.

GrumpyEd · September 23, 2008 2:18PM

Looks like a lot of strike doubling on that one.
(on the first one in the post)

Bithrate · September 23, 2008 2:19PM

Whatever floats your boat, Stefanie!

Bithrate · September 23, 2008 2:21PM

It's more likely my shaky hand, GrumpyEd - I took the photos without a camera stand.

Broadstruck · September 23, 2008 2:25PM

<< <i>Looks like a lot of strike doubling on that one. >>

coinsarefun, it's on the obverse lettering... so stop looking at his naked manhood!

GrumpyEd · September 23, 2008 2:28PM

Look at the GEORGIVS VDG

Every letter is strike doubled.

Still just a naked dude on bullion LOL

Bithrate · September 23, 2008 2:30PM

GrumpyEd, you're absolutely right. I've never noticed that before!

COALPORTER · September 23, 2008 2:48PM

""Ya, but ya can't beat the theme, naked guy on a horse

Well, from my view point anyway

Stefanie"

Yes, a topless lass on a horse would be better..

AUandAG · September 23, 2008 2:53PM

Be aware that this series is often a target for counterfeiters. May want to have it checked out
if it's yours.
bob

Bithrate · September 24, 2008 2:38AM

I have a thread going on the darkside as well. I was wondering what to do with these coins - I have 11 of them and am wondering if I should replace them for other coins that I'm more interested in...

I'm just throwing this out there for thoughts...

mozin · September 24, 2008 2:29PM

I collect them, but only encapsulated. They are a cheap way to collect something a little nicer than common bullion. Never buy them raw, or encapsulated by a lower tier grading service.

Bithrate · September 24, 2008 2:52PM

Yeah, mine are all raw. Don't know if I'll ever encapsulate them. Here are photos of the other 10 I have... Enjoy

Joflax · September 24, 2008 3:55PM

Sovereigns were minted in England, India , Australia,Canada and South Africa....but nowadays you can pick them up for a few dollars in any Chinese market ...So Buyer beware!!
The Naked dude is St George Slaying the dragon

Anyone know anything about this coin?

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