Search results

Thats a really nice gesture, Jislizard. :) I was married in the late 90s actually, and this coin (plus a silver coin of some variety which I can't find right now) have both been sitting in drawstring pouches in a box from that day until today.

Haha! It was a gift from a family member, so it's sentimental value is high. But heck I'm no fool, if its monetary value is right up there as well, I'm not one to complain. ;)

Thanks to you both, Big AD and hyphenated. Ive just reviewed those links and its very helpful, thanks! Given the weight and diameter of the coin and the negative space as mentioned by Big AD, it looks to be a 5 pound coin. I'll do a bit of reading on the fakes, just so I can look at key...

Ha... you kinda made my stomach sink there for a second! Its quite weighty. I just threw it onto a kitchen scale and it weighs approx 40 grams.

Sorry, I should have mentioned that. In the absence of a ruler with mm's marked on it, I am reduced to using a dodgy tape-measure... its approximately 36mm in diameter. (Give or take a mm).

I'm Jim, and am rather new to the precious metals/coin world. I was gifted this coin on my wedding day, but know very little about it. Obviously a gold sovereign from 1887 - I think the Jubilee Head(?) I really have little idea as to its condition or value. This has sparked my interest in...