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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:
 | King Charles 2026 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 787.00 |
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 900.00 |
 | 2025 Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign Last Of The Rose Gold, Sheild Design Boxed £ 1,275.00 |
 | 1887 UK Royal Mint Victoria Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign Coin - NGC MS62 £ 588.10 |
 | 1967 Solid 22ct Carat Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 800.00 |
 | Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
 | 1980 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II £ 455.50 |
 | 1860 Victorian Gold Sovereign £ 900.00 |
 | 1900 Victorian Half sovereign 22ct Gold Coin. Old Head - 1900 - Good condition £ 455.50 |
 | 1885 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 890.00 |
 | The Royal Mint Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set Full Half Quarter Sealed Bullion £ 1,425.00 |
 | 1879 Sydney Mint Shield Sovereign – Queen Victoria Young Head – Gold Coin £ 850.00 |
 | 1912 King George v Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 799.99 |
 | 22ct gold sovereign coins £ 208.70 |
 | 1817 George III Gold Half Sovereign very Fine £ 822.70 |
 | Hattons of London 1/4 Sovereign Gold Coin The Dunkirk Coin In Capsule £ 286.70 |
 | 1906 Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign £ 425.00 |
 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Coronation Gold Proof Half Sovereign Royal Mint Boxed £ 715.60 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Bullion Coin £ 1,128.70 |
On eBay USA:
| King Charles 2026 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 787.00 |
| 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 900.00 |
| 1887 UK Royal Mint Victoria Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign Coin - NGC MS62 £ 588.10 |
| 1980 Gold Half Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II £ 455.50 |
| 1967 Solid 22ct Carat Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 800.00 |
| Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
| 1900 Victorian Half sovereign 22ct Gold Coin. Old Head - 1900 - Good condition £ 455.50 |
| 22ct gold sovereign coins £ 208.70 |