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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:
 | Prototype? MINT ERROR Victoria queen coin /not sovereign gold 22ct £ 250.00 |
 | 2022 Queen Elizabeth II TDC 22ct Matte Gold Proof Half Sovereign £ 286.72 |
 | 1918 Gold Sovereign - King George V £ 669.72 |
 | Gold Quarter Sovereign Coin 2010 £ 156.72 |
 | 1912 Full Gold Sovereign Coin - London Mint - George V £ 634.02 |
 | DATE RUN (1905-1908) OF 4 UNCIRCULATED Edward VII Gold Half Sovereigns - MS-62 £ 1,383.72 |
 | 1926 Gold Sovereign Minted in the Birth Year of QEII £ 695.22 |
 | Royal Mint 1992 Gold Proof Sovereign £ 924.72 |
 | 💰🇬🇧 1893 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin 💛 £ 312.72 |
 | 1884 Half Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 372.03 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 650.00 |
 | 1900 Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Victoria Old Head St George On The Reverse 22k £ 623.82 |
 | 1980 - 2000 - 1982 Full Gold Sovereign Excellent Condition Choose Your Year £ 678.90 |
 | 2011 Gold Quarter Sovereign + 2025 Silver Proof Sovereign – COAs & Boxed £ 363.72 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Coronation Full Sovereign Gold Proof Coin PF70 Graded £ 750.00 |
 | Queen Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign gold coin mounted in a ring. £ 818.63 |
 | 1980 Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold Half Sovereign Proof & CoA £ 335.68 |
 | 22CT GOLD SOVEREIGN COIN GEORGE V 1907 LONDON MINT (da) £ 720.72 |
 | 2005 UK Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 414.72 |
 | Solid 14 ct Gold Proof Coin - British Commemorative - Henry VII - Sovereign £ 47.52 |
On eBay USA:
| Prototype? MINT ERROR Victoria queen coin /not sovereign gold 22ct £ 250.00 |
| 2022 Queen Elizabeth II TDC 22ct Matte Gold Proof Half Sovereign £ 286.72 |
| 1918 Gold Sovereign - King George V £ 669.72 |
| Gold Quarter Sovereign Coin 2010 £ 156.72 |
| 1912 Full Gold Sovereign Coin - London Mint - George V £ 634.02 |
| DATE RUN (1905-1908) OF 4 UNCIRCULATED Edward VII Gold Half Sovereigns - MS-62 £ 1,383.72 |
| 2011 Gold Quarter Sovereign + 2025 Silver Proof Sovereign – COAs & Boxed £ 363.72 |
| 2023 King Charles III Coronation Full Sovereign Gold Proof Coin PF70 Graded £ 750.00 |