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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:
 | 1x 2026 Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin King Charles III £ 863.50 |
 | Half Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin - Mixed Years | CGT Exempt - GC in Capsule £ 449.99 |
 | 2004 Gold Proof Half Sovereign £ 495.88 |
 | 1988 Gold Proof Half Sovereign - Royal Mint Box & COA - Sigma Verified rare coin £ 599.99 |
 | 2016 Full Gold Coronation Proof Sovereign £ 1,199.08 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 875.00 |
 | 1910 Full Gold Sovereign Edward VII – St George Reverse – London Mint £ 863.50 |
 | 1981 Full Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct QEII Bullion £ 873.70 |
 | 2012 QUEEN ELIZABETH II FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 883.90 |
 | King William IV £1 Sovereign Gold Coin 1832 £ 1,026.70 |
 | 2018 22ct Gold 1/4 Quarter Sovereign 65th Anniversary of QE II Coronation £ 245.10 |
 | 1888 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Victoria. St George On The Face. £ 868.60 |
 | 1871 GB Gold Full Sovereign Coin NGC-MS63 £ 1,434.70 |
 | 1982 UK Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II St George Bullion Coin £ 516.70 |
 | 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Coin Watch – Limited Edition (1 of 450) Certificate £ 516.70 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
 | 2003 United Kingdom Gold Proof Sovereign – Boxed with COA £ 945.10 |
 | 2x Queen Elizabeth 22ct gold sovereigns 4 grams £ 465.70 |
 | 2002 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Boxed | 22ct Gold | 4 Grams Certificate 05319 £ 924.70 |
 | 22ct 1/10th Gold Full Sovereign Coin Prince William And Princess Catherine £ 149.99 |
On eBay USA:
| 1x 2026 Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin King Charles III £ 863.50 |
| Half Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin - Mixed Years | CGT Exempt - GC in Capsule £ 449.99 |
| 2004 Gold Proof Half Sovereign £ 495.88 |
| 1988 Gold Proof Half Sovereign - Royal Mint Box & COA - Sigma Verified rare coin £ 599.99 |
| 2016 Full Gold Coronation Proof Sovereign £ 1,199.08 |
| 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 875.00 |
| 1982 UK Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II St George Bullion Coin £ 516.70 |
| 2009 Gold Quarter Sovereign Coin Watch – Limited Edition (1 of 450) Certificate £ 516.70 |