Is This 2002 Sovereign A Counterfeit One?

[Lay11]

Good morning. I've got a 2002 gold sovereign and I'd like to make you all a question about its edge. As you can see in the photo, the edge of this coin is very different from the classic ones (it's the central coin in the photo, the left one is a 1974 sovereign and the right one is a 1966).

Do you think it's a false coin?

This are technical specs:

weight: 7,98/7,99 grams (weighed by a professional jeweler)

thickness: 1,51 millimeters

diameter: 21,92 millimeters.

Thanks to everyone who will help me to find an answer.

[Chris Perkins]

Unlikely. I think the newer ones just have a different style edge.

[michel123]

I've been bit and have decided my next purchase to be a Sov. Is there a good place to start or just go ahead and get a "years of our choice" deal?

[Nick]

I've been bit and have decided my next purchase to be a Sov. Is there a good place to start or just go ahead and get a "years of our choice" deal?

Do some research, find out what you like and then find the best that you can afford. Always make sure that it's a year of your choosing.

[Chris Perkins]

Avoid the often over-priced modern ones and buy the older ones at around bullion value. Sometimes high grade 1880s to 1930s can be found for around the bullion value.