Help - british gold coin

[Gunsmoke]

Can anyone tell me about this coin, specifically its value? Will most likely put it on Ebay to sell, but wanted to know what it is worth first.

 

Thanks

[bohica-migration]

Looks like a 1/2 Sovereign. Dates run from 1911 to 1915. Mintages are 6-7 million except 1915 when only 2,043,000 were made. XF=$75 and UNC=$100.

There is a 1911 PROOF- 3,764 made. $325

[Gunsmoke]

I saw one at a coin show and that is what the dealer said it was. The date on this is 1931 - that doesn't jive with the dates you mentioned.

 

Thanks.

[bohica-migration]

Is it gold or just golden in color? What is the diameter of the coin? Can you post a reverse scan?

[Gunsmoke]

I am guessing gold due to its weight and that is what I was told it was when my grandmother gave it to me.

 

It is slightly larger than a nickel.

 

Rev attached

[gmarguli]

Are you sure it is British? Could it be Canadian or Australian?

[trozau]

Based on the size description, it is a George V sovereign. From 1911 to 1928 it was the large head variety, from 1929 to 1932 it was the small head variety. Unless it's just my eyes, it also appears that there is a mint mark below the right hind leg hoof (SA -South Africa). I do not have a Krause but it should at least sell for spot gold + premium (.23 tr oz gold). Hope this helps.

[bohica-migration]

How about an Australian Sovereign? KM 32.

1931M: 57,000 minted in .9170 gold

F=$120, VF=$220, EF=$400 and UNC=$575

or

1931P: 1.173,000 minted

VF= bullion value, EF=$100 and UNC=$135

Also

1931M PROOF $10,000.

 

Good idea Greg. Didn't think to look elsewhere.

[Gunsmoke]

Your eyes are good. It does have an SA.

 

Thanks to you and all the others for your help. You're all great.

[VDBCoins]

The 1931-SA is a common date but this piece looks Uncirculated. It contains 0.2354 oz of gold, melt value at $1790 is ~$22. If it is truly Mint State it might bring from $475-$525 in a MS62-63 NGC/PCGS slab.

[HiHoAudio]

If you are positive it's genuine (there are lot's of Chinese counterfeits out there these days) you don't absolutely have to get it certified, though it would help.

 

Nevertheless, if you are going to sell this on eBay you will need a larger photo (or scan) or people will think you are hiding something.

 

Crank your scanner up to 600dpi and make it look like this.....

 

 

 

[nunfa0]

I don't know if the OP will reply. This thread is nearly NINE years old!!

[tejas1836]

I don't know if the OP will reply. This thread is nearly NINE years old!!

 

I didn't notice this either but I'm glad HiHo posted the 20 Francs - very pretty. My wife really likes it too.