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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 Full Sovereign £ 873.70 |
 | 1862 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back - 22ct Gold £ 910.00 |
 | Full Gold Sovereign coin 22ct 1896 Ldn Mint £ 822.70 |
 | Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
 | UK Jubilee Mint 2015 Solid 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 7.98gms Queen Elizabeth £ 853.30 |
 | 1908 & 1910 Edward VII Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin x2 £ 860.00 |
 | 1869 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back £ 925.00 |
 | 1913 King George v Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 3.99g, 22ct £ 435.10 |
 | Scarce 1980 Proof Full Gold Sovereign With Original Box & Certificate (7.99g) £ 873.70 |
 | 1968 QE2 Full Gold Sovereign £ 801.28 |
 | 1871-S Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign – PCGS AU58 £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1968 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin 22 Ct Yellow Gold £ 848.20 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |
 | 1982 Half Sovereign Gold Coin Ring, 22ct £ 496.30 |
 | 1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign Jubilee Head London Mint EF 7.98g Coin £ 919.60 |
 | 1895 M Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign £ 801.28 |
 | 1981 QE2 Full Gold Sovereign £ 801.28 |
 | Rare Royal Mint 2009 Gold bullion Proof Half Sovereign Coin sigma verified £ 501.13 |
 | 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Coin Watch – Limited Edition (1 of 450) Certificate £ 516.70 |
On eBay USA:
| Gold Full Sovereign £ 873.70 |
| 1862 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back - 22ct Gold £ 910.00 |
| Full Gold Sovereign coin 22ct 1896 Ldn Mint £ 822.70 |
| Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
| UK Jubilee Mint 2015 Solid 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 7.98gms Queen Elizabeth £ 853.30 |
| 1908 & 1910 Edward VII Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin x2 £ 860.00 |
| Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
| 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |