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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:
 | Gold Sovereign King Charles III 2024 Royal Mint £ 598.32 |
 | 1963 Full Gold Sovereign queen Elizabeth ii £ 598.32 |
 | 1989 Gold Proof Half Sovereign with box and COA £ 542.22 |
 | 1872 victoria 22ct Gold Shield Back Sovereign machine doubling £ 679.92 |
 | 1989 RM 500th Anniversary Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin AGW 3.66 g BOX COA £ 567.72 |
 | 1868 Gold Victoria Full Sovereign shieldback £ 669.72 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Double Sovereign £2 Gold Coin £ 1,434.72 |
 | 2022 22ct Gold Quarter Sovereign King George VI Tribute Proof Hatton Issue 2g £ 187.87 |
 | 1964 Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Coin. £ 649.32 |
 | 1909 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin Bullion - London Mint - Edward VII £ 618.72 |
 | 1901p Gold Victoria veiled head Full Sovereign - Perth mint £ 639.12 |
 | 2025 ST GEORGE 1/8 11MM SOLID 22CT ROSE GOLD SOVEREIGN COIN VERY NICE. £ 125.52 |
 | 2017 Elizabeth II Proof Gold Full Sovereign with box and COA 200th Anniversary £ 895.00 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Coronation Full Sovereign Gold Proof Coin PF70 Graded £ 750.00 |
 | 1905 Gold Half Sovereign Edward VII George & Dragon back - London (no mint mark) £ 333.12 |
 | 2025 One Eighth Sovereign 22ct solid Victory gold coin - CHARLES III - VE Day £ 110.96 |
 | 2013 Proof Full Gold Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Portrait £ 664.62 |
 | 1864 Gold Victoria Full Sovereign shieldback £ 664.62 |
 | 2025 80th Anniversary Of VE Day Solid 24ct Gold Proof £5 Coin Sovereign COA £ 77.99 |
 | Royal Mint 2010 GOLD PROOF QUARTER SOVEREIGN Limited Edition 22Ct £ 200.00 |
On eBay USA:
| Gold Sovereign King Charles III 2024 Royal Mint £ 598.32 |
| 1963 Full Gold Sovereign queen Elizabeth ii £ 598.32 |
| 1989 Gold Proof Half Sovereign with box and COA £ 542.22 |
| 1872 victoria 22ct Gold Shield Back Sovereign machine doubling £ 679.92 |
| 1989 RM 500th Anniversary Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin AGW 3.66 g BOX COA £ 567.72 |
| 1868 Gold Victoria Full Sovereign shieldback £ 669.72 |
| 2023 King Charles III Coronation Full Sovereign Gold Proof Coin PF70 Graded £ 750.00 |
| 1905 Gold Half Sovereign Edward VII George & Dragon back - London (no mint mark) £ 333.12 |