United Kingdom Gold Sovereigns -- Date Set
1843

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
Item Description: 1SOV 1843 G.britain BROAD SHIELD
Full Grade: NGC AU 55
Owner: Cozdred

Set Details

Custom Sets: United Kingdom Gold Sovereigns -- Date Set
Competitive Sets: Vickie at Home in London   Score: 2354
London Mint Complete Set   Score: 2354
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC World Coin Census

Owner Comments:

S-3852, Marsh 26 -- Normal variety

Acquired from: Heritage
Means: Auction 61255, Lot 97289
Date: 30 January 2022

Critique: A very disappointing coin. One of the very few I own which I think NGC over-graded. Looks more like AU53 to me. I've seen quite a few coins which I think NGC over-graded, but I make it a point never to buy them! Acquired this when I was just getting started collecting gold sovereigns, and didn't really know how to grade them properly. Live and learn...

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