Why two types of UK 2017 platinum anniversary sovereigns? 0

[silvervet]

Was researching types of 2017 sovereigns struck by the Royal Mint in the NGC census website.  They’re a bunch.  One type is a commemorative celebrating the platinum wedding anniversary of Elizabeth and Phillip.   There is one listed as 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniv. Reeded Edge-Struck on Day with 32 graded.  Strangely, there is also one listed as 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniv. R. Edge-FR-Struck on Day with 2 graded.   So, what is this last one, and what does FR mean?

 

 

[NickiO CS]

Hello @silvervet, 

Thank you for reaching out to us. Each of these 2017 1SOV types is listed according to the designations the coin qualified and received on the label. NGC offers several special designations to recognize coins received for certification within a specified timeframe or at a particular event. There are also designations related to the coin design, such as the reeded edge.  In the case of the 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniv. R. Edge-FR-Struck on Day, FR would reference that the coin is "first release". 

You can learn more about these timeframe/event-related designations here: https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-grading/designations/.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.