I Cracked and bought the 2025 Shield Proof Half Sovereign

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

Комментарии • 43

  • @Coin_Era
    @Coin_Era 24 дня назад

    Exciting news! The inclusion of Rose number [997] beautifully symbolizes our collaborative efforts in this creative garden at CoinEra. Let's continue nurturing this shared space together! 🌹🌷🌼 Thank you for being an integral part of it! 😊💖

  • @Ioannis-jg2nn
    @Ioannis-jg2nn 5 дней назад +1

    This is a very beautiful and attractive shield design.A real beauty.

  • @Ioannis-jg2nn
    @Ioannis-jg2nn 5 дней назад +1

    Wow that is an excellent shield design a real beaty.

  • @goldandpennies
    @goldandpennies 16 дней назад +1

    My fellow collector, beautiful coins and great unboxing!! You just won a subscriber!. After watching your video I am considering buying one for myself and doing an unboxing on my channel. Cool stuff!!

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  16 дней назад +1

      Thank you very much for the sub ☺️
      It is a lovely coin if not expensive 😀

  • @jadenephrite
    @jadenephrite Месяц назад +1

    Regarding 4:57, the current 22 karat rose gold sovereign alloy composition is 91.67% gold + 8.33% copper. This is exactly the same 22 karat rose gold alloy used in South African Gold Krugerrands which explains why they have the same color as British Gold Sovereigns. On the other hand, American Gold Eagle Coins have a 22 karat gold alloy which has a more golden yellow color than 22 karat rose gold. This is because American Gold Eagle Coins include both silver and copper in its 22 karat gold alloy composition which is 91.67% gold + 5.33% copper + 3% silver. The inclusion of copper in a gold alloy gives it a pinkish hue. The inclusion of silver in a gold alloy gives it a chartreuse hue.

    • @JamieSmithlovesJesus
      @JamieSmithlovesJesus Месяц назад +1

      I cracked and got the 2025 and 1825 set, the old 22k sovs are even more golder than eagles.

  • @theurbancoincollector
    @theurbancoincollector Месяц назад

    What a beauty 😍
    Great video bud, you can really appreciate the quality and see the design on the new coin.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @@theurbancoincollector thanks very much ❤️❤️

  • @goodasgold7167
    @goodasgold7167 Месяц назад +2

    This design appears to be the big hit that we all thought the Memorial should have been. The design on the Memorial was very busy and perhaps difficult to discern on the smaller coins. I think the Mint should come up with a better way to make the booklet. After the normal grand presentation with the box, it’s a shame the booklet is only held together by a tacky staple. I’m biding my time for a top grade coin on the secondary market. Like yourself my choice of size will come down to affordability. Thanks very much for showing.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @@goodasgold7167 yeah it's a shame the memorial wasn't the same.
      Agree on the booklet after you spend that much money.
      Will also be keeping an eye out on the secondary market.

  • @nates4310
    @nates4310 Месяц назад

    Very pretty - hopefully I’ll be able to get it in the secondary market for a more reasonable price - had fantastic luck keeping with the memorial and crowned and I’d love one of these

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад +1

      Fingers crossed for you, I will be hoping for some on the secondary market as well

  • @ShinyPreciousMetals
    @ShinyPreciousMetals Месяц назад

    7:12 love it❤

  • @chrisoldfield8867
    @chrisoldfield8867 Месяц назад

    Looks stunning and thanks for sharing
    Waiting with anticipation for mine to come through with its PF70 grading
    Very tempted to get one of the 1/2 proofs as well as I know they’re pricey but I just don’t see them losing value

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      Thank you.
      I think mine would be a 70, just need to get it sent off when I can

    • @2ime2shine
      @2ime2shine Месяц назад

      Regarding the pricey bit.... they're actually not that bad.
      I know it sounds a lot but the Coronation Sovs were the same ratio between the half and full Sovs as these.
      You're only paying around 22/23 pounds more for the half sov than half of a full sov (if that makes sense)......
      Full sov price 795... halve that...397 and the half sov is 420 and anything fractional is always more expensive.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @2ime2shine when I say pricey I mean for the metal content Vs price you pay

  • @ianbird7444
    @ianbird7444 Месяц назад +1

    Still waiting for my 4 coin set to arrive but the 2025 G&D for some reason is just stunning and I can't tell you why .maybe it's the low mintage

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @@ianbird7444 the mintage is good but just the price for a standard design is too much

  • @c.smiguel6674
    @c.smiguel6674 Месяц назад

    What made you prefer the half sov over the full one?

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад +2

      @@c.smiguel6674 price, I couldn't afford it

    • @c.smiguel6674
      @c.smiguel6674 Месяц назад

      @@the_islandstacker will they stick to the limited mintage this time round? As I have been told sometimes they produce more of em

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад +1

      @c.smiguel6674 well for the single coin there is 1500 but in total there is 3035

    • @UK-Blue
      @UK-Blue Месяц назад

      Sweet coin!
      What's the cost to send a coin for grading?
      I have a few gold coins but wouldn't bother with those... But last year I bought the last from London mint, Cook islands eclectic nature fighting fish 1oz silver coin. The colours are amazing. It's absolutely gob smacking.
      The PF70 ones on ebay are asking going on double the retail. The PF69 are just above retail.
      Cheers 👍
      PS.... didn't mean to comment on this thread... Sorry. 🙄

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад +1

      @UK-Blue it depends what level of grading you go for. If it's grading and conservation it's about £35 per coin.

  • @DoomedGrind
    @DoomedGrind Месяц назад

    Unfortunately I caved too and have reserved a shield and st George with my local sov expert rather than going directly through mint paying import taxes etc.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад +1

      @@DoomedGrind nice 👌, I couldn't afford both especially when there will be another "special" sov next year

    • @DoomedGrind
      @DoomedGrind Месяц назад

      @the_islandstacker same. I'm super lucky I have long standing relationship with my local sovereign expert who allows payment plans over months depending on order total ...

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @@DoomedGrind that's good, wish there was more of that local coin shop thing in the UK but it's big online dealers

  • @dleetr
    @dleetr Месяц назад

    Super thing.

  • @GrahamDiamond888
    @GrahamDiamond888 Месяц назад

    Beautiful design, I managed to purchase the Full Shield Sovereign. I did not buy from the Royal Mint.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @@GrahamDiamond888 where about did you get yours from?

    • @GrahamDiamond888
      @GrahamDiamond888 Месяц назад

      @@the_islandstacker Westminster Collection , I have a Subscription , So it guarantees me the New Sovereign editions , I can return if I do not want the coin, Every Sovereign I Have Purchased has been Graded a PF70 UC. Been collecting since 2017.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @GrahamDiamond888 oh I didn't know they did that, does the subscription cost a lot?

    • @GrahamDiamond888
      @GrahamDiamond888 Месяц назад

      It's Free

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @GrahamDiamond888 oh even better 😉

  • @albertboulderwardthe3rd590
    @albertboulderwardthe3rd590 Месяц назад

    It looks a beaut mate, unfortunately the closest i will get to one of those is watching your vid's.

    • @the_islandstacker
      @the_islandstacker  Месяц назад

      @@albertboulderwardthe3rd590 thank you, they are not cheap things to obtain for sure

  • @JamesWilliamson-w8y
    @JamesWilliamson-w8y 12 дней назад

    So you paid a mug prive