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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:
 | 1910 Half-Sovereign Gold Coin. Edward VII, XF-45 Grade. Collectors Choice £ 295.00 |
 | 22ct GOLD GEORGE V 1911 FULL SOVEREIGN St GEORGE & DRAGON COIN £ 600.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1900 with 9ct Gold Pendant Mount - Queen Victoria £ 750.00 |
 | 9ct Yellow Gold on Silver Sovereign Coin Ring - ALL SIZES AVAILABLE inc LARGE £ 29.95 |
 | 1966 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin £510 £ 510.00 |
 | 1964 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin £510 £ 510.00 |
 | 1974 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin £510 £ 510.00 |
 | 1958 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin £510 £ 510.00 |
 | 2000 Elizabeth II MILLENNIUM HALF SOVEREIGN COIN 22ct Gold £ 270.00 |
 | 1891 Victoria Jubilee Head Shield Back Gold Half Sovereign Coin £ 290.00 |
 | 1902 Edward 22 Carat Gold Half Sovereign £ 350.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 555.62 |
 | CHUNKY, 22ct FULL Sovereign Gold Coin 9ct Gold mount, 2001, Size Z, Bullion £ 1,249.99 |
 | London Mint Office 2015 Gold 1/4 Quarter Sovereign Coin (1.99g 22ct) Proof £ 209.00 |
 | 9ct Yellow Gold on Silver Sovereign Double Coin Necklace - Gift Boxed - NEW £ 74.95 |
 | FULL HALF 1/10 St George Sovereign-Size RING 9ct YELLOW GOLD Coin Dragon Slayer £ 369.90 |
 | 1967 Gold Full Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II - 22ct Gold Coin £ 550.00 |
 | 1968 Gold Full Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II - 22ct Gold Coin £ 550.00 |
 | 9ct Gold 20mm Diameter Plain Round Half Sovereign Coin Mount Pendant £ 270.29 |
 | 1851 Victoria SHIELD Full Gold Sovereign #116 £ 650.00 |
On eBay USA:
| 1910 Half-Sovereign Gold Coin. Edward VII, XF-45 Grade. Collectors Choice £ 295.00 |
| 22ct GOLD GEORGE V 1911 FULL SOVEREIGN St GEORGE & DRAGON COIN £ 600.00 |
| 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1900 with 9ct Gold Pendant Mount - Queen Victoria £ 750.00 |
| 9ct Yellow Gold on Silver Sovereign Coin Ring - ALL SIZES AVAILABLE inc LARGE £ 29.95 |
| 1966 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin £510 £ 510.00 |
| 1964 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin £510 £ 510.00 |
| CHUNKY, 22ct FULL Sovereign Gold Coin 9ct Gold mount, 2001, Size Z, Bullion £ 1,249.99 |
| London Mint Office 2015 Gold 1/4 Quarter Sovereign Coin (1.99g 22ct) Proof £ 209.00 |