0:18 🕵♂ Sovereign Variety: - Not all sovereigns are created equal; some hold significant value beyond bullion. - Shield back sovereigns, with a young Victorian portrait on one side and a shield on the other, often have higher collector value due to lower mintages. 3:38 💰 Rare Sovereigns: - Some shield back sovereigns, like the 1859 and 1882 Melbourne Shield backs, are marked as rare and can command high premiums. - Despite wear, these coins retain value and scarcity, making them sought after by collectors. 5:38 🔍 Rarity Evaluation: - Rarity guides like Michael Marsh's offer insights, but rarity judgments can vary. - Practical evaluation alongside rarity guides helps in identifying true rarity and value in sovereigns. 6:08 💎 Bargain Finds: - Coins marked as scarce or rare in guides may present bargain opportunities if undervalued. - Despite minor imperfections, coins with luster and rarity hold potential for high grading and value appreciation.
Just learning aobut soverigns, way behind the curve but, thank you. My beginning look at a number of photos, I liked the Queen Victoria coinage that you just bought. Your video oon the subject is best i have seen yet.
Superb coin, since I am a new collector I haven’t a clue but thanks for the Marsh comments. On holiday in the north of Scotland photographing some wild life but will be getting amazon to send me a copy ASAP.
I can never be sure with raw coins so now I tend to only buy slabbed sovereigns that are graded at least MS63. Far more expensive doing it this way but it means I won't have to worry about getting back a 'details' coin or a sub-63 coin.
Crown Collector, thanks for your input but I can decide for myself whether or not "coin collecting is for me"! Yes, there's always a chance of getting a fake but you're far more likely to get a fake as a raw coin than in a slab.
I have, paying the return shipping and getting my currency back was a lesson worth paying for. However, check for % approval and track record, some sellers have retail outlets too. If the retail outlet is within a reasonable distance, go and pick up and start your networking activity. You build up trust for two way trading and ebay trading platform becomes just a point of reference.
Years are something I am going to start looking at a bit more, although not the rarer ones yet. I started with wanting one from each of the decades the Shields were produced and have obtained that apart from one from the 1830s which is going to be expensive. I then moved onto to wanting one a hundred years older than me which I received last week. Where do I go from here, I'm not quite sure and that is the wonderful thing about collecting sovereigns!
Per your advice I goo by march book now only buy scarce or higher on styler Perry love the jubilee head vivtoria the most as you said can’t buy all so I trying to max value buy buying rare low mintage everything
2 lions and shield? Check to see if they are actually a lion and a unicorn. Also, St Goerge side and Shield with lions? No Monarch portrait? How many sides does your coin have?
Im not holding much hope of finding an 1859, or any shield back 1881 or later at reasonable price. Im expecting more chance of getting 1983 to 1993 which were only minted in proof. In fact, if I can't get a missing date or an exceptionally nice example of a sovereign that i already have, a 1/4oz britannia or Queens Beasts will do just as well.
Marsh is very good, but not always perfect. I could choose between 1917 Perth and 1917 Melbourne. Both were called "Scarce", but the Melbourne coin is scarcer than the Perth one. 1891 London Jubilee head long tail is called R3, but in reality it can be bought everywhere only a bit above spot. In my opinion it isn't even scarce at all (short tail is another story). Looking at the video: the 1882 Melbourne shield is a very nice coin; little wear, traces of luster. I would like to have such coins.
1859 Sovereign ,I wouldn't call AU at all. With very conservative grading this coin should be about EF, there is lot bag marks or scratches as well not mentioning that amount of wear on Victoria's hair is more than visible. Reverse is showing details for aUNC and there is some luster. Also seller did very sloppy job about packaging, just to wrap in the paper is not very good idea, at least should be in plastic pocket. 1882M sovereign has considerable amount of bag marks on obverse, coins with much less bag marks returned to me from NGC or PCGS with MS63 so I would think this one is maybe MS60 to 62. No matter what nice coins anyway.
0:18 🕵♂ Sovereign Variety:
- Not all sovereigns are created equal; some hold significant value beyond bullion.
- Shield back sovereigns, with a young Victorian portrait on one side and a shield on the other, often have higher collector value due to lower mintages.
3:38 💰 Rare Sovereigns:
- Some shield back sovereigns, like the 1859 and 1882 Melbourne Shield backs, are marked as rare and can command high premiums.
- Despite wear, these coins retain value and scarcity, making them sought after by collectors.
5:38 🔍 Rarity Evaluation:
- Rarity guides like Michael Marsh's offer insights, but rarity judgments can vary.
- Practical evaluation alongside rarity guides helps in identifying true rarity and value in sovereigns.
6:08 💎 Bargain Finds:
- Coins marked as scarce or rare in guides may present bargain opportunities if undervalued.
- Despite minor imperfections, coins with luster and rarity hold potential for high grading and value appreciation.
Very good topic thank you for the info and share.
Beautiful coin love the shield backs
I just bought a gold sovereign from 1899 and still have the shieldback I bought from you!
That 1882M has a beautiful Reverse that is almost as struck. A really nice coin and another great video.
Just learning aobut soverigns, way behind the curve but, thank you. My beginning look at a number of photos, I liked the Queen Victoria coinage that you just bought. Your video oon the subject is best i have seen yet.
Superb coin, since I am a new collector I haven’t a clue but thanks for the Marsh comments. On holiday in the north of Scotland photographing some wild life but will be getting amazon to send me a copy ASAP.
How many shieldbacks have u got.
Love! Those beautiful sovereigns
Currently working on a mint run. Have two more to go then will pick a different run to pick up sovereigns.
I can never be sure with raw coins so now I tend to only buy slabbed sovereigns that are graded at least MS63. Far more expensive doing it this way but it means I won't have to worry about getting back a 'details' coin or a sub-63 coin.
Understandable but not as much fun. 63 and greater Shield backs are huge prices
Crown Collector buy the coin not the holder !
Crown Collector, thanks for your input but I can decide for myself whether or not "coin collecting is for me"! Yes, there's always a chance of getting a fake but you're far more likely to get a fake as a raw coin than in a slab.
Crown Collector, thanks, I love an optimist like you, so positive about everything 👍
Crown Collector, there's an old saying that goes something like "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". Please bear that in mind.
Only "just" started stacking. I have no confidence in buying in eBay, any advice for buying on eBay? Have you been stung off eBay?
I have, paying the return shipping and getting my currency back was a lesson worth paying for.
However, check for % approval and track record, some sellers have retail outlets too.
If the retail outlet is within a reasonable distance, go and pick up and start your networking activity.
You build up trust for two way trading and ebay trading platform becomes just a point of reference.
AU 53 sounds extremely generous, I would guess more like XF 45 but we shall see.
Years are something I am going to start looking at a bit more, although not the rarer ones yet. I started with wanting one from each of the decades the Shields were produced and have obtained that apart from one from the 1830s which is going to be expensive. I then moved onto to wanting one a hundred years older than me which I received last week. Where do I go from here, I'm not quite sure and that is the wonderful thing about collecting sovereigns!
You never quite finish and there always more variations to collect in dates heads errors etc.
Beautiful coins💯
AU53 first one must be more than that cos it ruined the picture and dazzled the camera when u shined light on it. was pristine.
Per your advice I goo by march book now only buy scarce or higher on styler Perry love the jubilee head vivtoria the most as you said can’t buy all so I trying to max value buy buying rare low mintage everything
Numi, what exactly is a small premium in the case of rare gold coins?
What was the price?
Got a st george sovereign ring with a shield with a cross and two lions on the reverse side
2 lions and shield?
Check to see if they are actually a lion and a unicorn.
Also, St Goerge side and Shield with lions?
No Monarch portrait?
How many sides does your coin have?
I ve find1 sovereign 1882 M S George, not with Shield back. It a good. It s possible? Tks
that 1882 looks lovely 😊
Im not holding much hope of finding an 1859, or any shield back 1881 or later at reasonable price.
Im expecting more chance of getting 1983 to 1993 which were only minted in proof.
In fact, if I can't get a missing date or an exceptionally nice example of a sovereign that i already have, a 1/4oz britannia or Queens Beasts will do just as well.
how come your fingerprints are gold coloured?
Very nice video as always !
I buy for investment and will pay bullion price only. Not a penny more.
Hi Numi I was wondering how I get in touch with you I want to get some coins graded wondering if you could help.
Marsh is very good, but not always perfect. I could choose between 1917 Perth and 1917 Melbourne. Both were called "Scarce", but the Melbourne coin is scarcer than the Perth one. 1891 London Jubilee head long tail is called R3, but in reality it can be bought everywhere only a bit above spot. In my opinion it isn't even scarce at all (short tail is another story). Looking at the video: the 1882 Melbourne shield is a very nice coin; little wear, traces of luster. I would like to have such coins.
Can you please have a look at my soveriegn , i cant seem to find it online, is there an email i can send a photo to? many thanks
I really do like the shield sovereigns. Do they ever use the design on modern coins? I wonder if they will ever issue anymore?
They use the design on one special sovereign in 2002
Glad your into crypto :)
1859 Sovereign ,I wouldn't call AU at all. With very conservative grading this coin should be about EF, there is lot bag marks or scratches as well not mentioning that amount of wear on Victoria's hair is more than visible. Reverse is showing details for aUNC and there is some luster. Also seller did very sloppy job about packaging, just to wrap in the paper is not very good idea, at least should be in plastic pocket. 1882M sovereign has considerable amount of bag marks on obverse, coins with much less bag marks returned to me from NGC or PCGS with MS63 so I would think this one is maybe MS60 to 62. No matter what nice coins anyway.
I'm sure those are worth a pretty penny now.
Spot price.
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I'm not an expert, but it looks cleaned to me.