United Kingdom Gold Sovereigns -- Date Set
1820
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
| Item Description: |
1SOV 1820 G.britain |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 55 |
| Owner: |
Cozdred |
Owner Comments:
S-3785C, Marsh 4 (Scarce)
Acquired from: Heritage
Means: Auction 3099, Lot 31931
Date: 7 May 2022
Critique: The very first "early" sovereign that I acquired. Not a very high grade, but an absolutely beautiful example of this date. Eye appeal is the main factor in my purchasing decisions, not grade. That tends to hurt me in competition, since I pass up a large number of mint state coins that are completely lacking eye appeal. Sometimes it's painful to make that decision, but I'm a firm believer in what Q. David Bowers always says, "Buy the coin, NOT the holder!"