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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:
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 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 401.83 |
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 | QE11 Gold Sovereign, Dated 2012, In Mint Condition. £ 730.90 |
 | 2027 22ct Full Sovereign And Mount £ 950.20 |
 | RARE 1872 M Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Melbourne Young Head First Year £ 1,025.00 |
 | 2027 Gold Full Sovereign *** £ 792.10 |
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 | 1881 ‘S’ Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign £ 795.00 |
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 | 1927 SA King George V Gold Full Sovereign - Never Cleaned Or Mounted £ 800.00 |
 | FDC 2025 KC111 Gold Proof Sovereign- 8 Grams Of 22ct Rose Gold £ 795.00 |
 | Nice 1884 ‘S’ Queen Victoria Shield Back Full Gold Sovereign £ 890.00 |
 | 1/10th Sovereign 24ct Gold Coin. Of Queen Victoria And Queen Elizabeth. UK 2026 £ 172.30 |
 | 1925 GB George V Gold Sovereign Coin St George & the Dragon Extra fine. £ 899.20 |
 | 1905 Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold British Royal Mint £ 415.00 |
 | victorian gold half sovereign 1876 £ 547.30 |
 | Full Gold Sovereign £ 874.99 |
 | Queen Victoria 22 Carat Gold Full Sovereign 1870 Reverse Shield £ 1,026.70 |
 | 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Coin Watch – Limited Edition (1 of 450) Certificate £ 516.70 |
On eBay USA:
| The Sovereign 2027 Gold Proof Coin £ 1,195.00 |
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 401.83 |
| Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 784.91 |
| QE11 Gold Sovereign, Dated 2012, In Mint Condition. £ 730.90 |
| 2027 22ct Full Sovereign And Mount £ 950.20 |
| RARE 1872 M Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Melbourne Young Head First Year £ 1,025.00 |
| 1/10th Sovereign 24ct Gold Coin. Of Queen Victoria And Queen Elizabeth. UK 2026 £ 172.30 |
| 1925 GB George V Gold Sovereign Coin St George & the Dragon Extra fine. £ 899.20 |