George III Sovereign

[Guest Cool Phil]

Hi!

I wondered how much tops would one pay for this 1817 George III Sovereign (i was thinking around about £150) , and what grade would one class it as?

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Thanks,

Phil

[Rob 3,002]

Given that the obverse is dire although the reverse looks a bit better, I wouldn't go as far as £100. I'd leave it as there are much better examples out there without rim marks. It's probably worth £100-125 as it the obv. struggles to get to fine although the rev is probably good fine IMHO. The pictures could be better.

[Peter 615]

Gold is a very soft metal....and the higher the purity the softer it gets.

If is just a type example you won't find one MUCH....cheaper but gold dealers often treat worn coins with contempt and there are bargains to be had.

Good luck.

[Sylvester 15]

Ouch. Don't worry there's worse out there than that. I have a gold coin that... well put it this way a dealer refused to buy it even for £20.

First tip; the seller "The Jeweller's Shop", in my experience it's best to avoid jewellers because they clean them (i know i've seen them do it) and they are often ex-jewellry pieces being sold.

Second tip; to me that coin doesn't look right. Maybe it's just the colour. Maybe it's just wear i'm seeing but the reverse looks to be weakly struck... which makes me question if it's real. If it is it's seen better days and is probably an ex-jewellry piece.

Personally i wouldn't bother.

[Guest Cool Phil]

Thanks guys, i'll think i'll give it a miss for the moment especially with the worn reverse side, though i am still interested how much it will go for when the auction finishes tomorrow.