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The 2010 Gold proof Crown (five pounds) was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy. The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when Charles II was returned to the throne by Parliament following Cromwell’s period of rule in return for more leniency in how the country was run and changes to the religious setup.
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The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold fineness of 0.916) and has a weight of 39.94g. Only 1,200 gold proof crowns were issued.
The reverse features a design by David Cornell, depicting a crown above a spray of oak leaves, interlinked ‘C’s and the date ‘1660’. The inscription is ‘RESTORATION OF THE MONARCHY’ with the denomination in words ‘FIVE POUNDS’ below. The edge inscription reads ‘A QUIET AND PEACEFUL POSSESSION’.
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Originally issued by the Royal Mint in an acrylic capsule, presented in a wooden case, with outer black card box. It was issued with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).
On eBay UK:
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 521.85 |
 | 1994 Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin with Certificate of Authenticity £ 583.00 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,200.00 |
 | Edward V11 Solid Gold Full Sovereign London 1902 £ 950.20 |
 | 1902 Edward VII: Gold-Plated Half-Sovereign Coin: MODERN MUSEUM SPECIMEN £ 3.45 |
 | 1/1000th OZ pure gold King Edward V111 2024 Gold Sovereign with C.O.A. £ 39.70 |
 | 1995 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 598.90 |
 | Full 1980 22ct Gold Sovereign, 8g £ 1,025.68 |
 | 3 X 1966 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coins 22ct £ 3,000.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1979 Queen Elizabeth II £ 1,057.30 |
 | 1966 Full Gold Sovereign £ 999.16 |
 | Gold Bullion Quarter Sovereign £ 300.00 |
 | 2003 Proof Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,026.70 |
 | 18ct Gold Plated Full Soverighn Mount Pendant With Copy Sovereign. £ 37.10 |
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On eBay USA:
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 521.85 |
| 1994 Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin with Certificate of Authenticity £ 583.00 |
| Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,200.00 |
| Edward V11 Solid Gold Full Sovereign London 1902 £ 950.20 |
| 1902 Edward VII: Gold-Plated Half-Sovereign Coin: MODERN MUSEUM SPECIMEN £ 3.45 |
| 1/1000th OZ pure gold King Edward V111 2024 Gold Sovereign with C.O.A. £ 39.70 |
| 18ct Gold Plated Full Soverighn Mount Pendant With Copy Sovereign. £ 37.10 |
| Sovereign Coin Tube – Holds 10 Gold Sovereigns – Tough Stackable Bullion Storage £ 16.15 |