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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:
 | 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Full Sovereign 22ct Gold £ 770.00 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin, George V, 22 CT gold £ 389.20 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 408.11 |
 | 1824 George IV Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,179.70 |
 | Great Britain George V 1912 Gold Sovereign Coin 0.917 Fine Uncertified Ungraded £ 786.51 |
 | 1963 Full Gold Bullion Sovereign. £ 802.30 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC £ 414.70 |
 | 1917-C King George V Gold Sovereign (Ottawa / Canada) £ 1,325.00 |
 | 1900 Full Sovereign Queen Victoria Veiled Head 22ct Gold Coin Old Head £ 822.70 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 836.60 |
 | 1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g * £ 414.70 |
 | 1982 Half Gold Sovereign 22ct Elizabeth II Coin – Excellent Condition £ 445.30 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 803.97 |
 | 2001 Gold Half Sovereign MS65 Britain Uncirculated - 22ct Gold 4 gm £ 567.70 |
 | 375 9ct REAL Yellow Gold Saint George Sovereign Ring 18mm Coin - Size Q £ 358.80 |
 | Gold Sovereign Tester Tool Kit - Full, Half & Qtr Coins - Same Day Despatch! £ 19.95 |
 | Year 1888 Full Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct £ 822.70 |
 | 1882 (M) Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Victoria Young Head Melbourne Mint £ 799.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign - aUNC - 1925 London King George V British Gold Coin 22ct 8g £ 1,158.00 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
On eBay USA:
| 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Full Sovereign 22ct Gold £ 770.00 |
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 408.11 |
| 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin, George V, 22 CT gold £ 389.20 |
| 1824 George IV Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,179.70 |
| Great Britain George V 1912 Gold Sovereign Coin 0.917 Fine Uncertified Ungraded £ 786.51 |
| 1963 Full Gold Bullion Sovereign. £ 802.30 |
| 2001 Gold Half Sovereign MS65 Britain Uncirculated - 22ct Gold 4 gm £ 567.70 |
| 375 9ct REAL Yellow Gold Saint George Sovereign Ring 18mm Coin - Size Q £ 358.80 |