Gold sovereigns

[trout]

Without interest

Naturally not. Interest is for mere mortals. To Pay. :dodgy:

Ah well most of us have to keep the "fat Cats" living in the custom that they have become used to :dodgy:

[coxspau]

I must admit, I do love my gold sovereigns and other fancy pieces of yellow metal that I've collected over the years.

My favourite gold coin is my 1812 Napolean 40 francs. It's not a particularly high grade, but it was my first big spend on a gold coin, so I love it dearly.

I have grown rather fond of half sovereigns of late. Much like those that prize high grade threepences, I think half sovereigns were treated with similar respect. Good quality half sovereigns trump the same quality sovereigns in my view.

While on the topic of gold coins, there are some cracking 19th and 20th century Middle Eastern gold coins. Haven't yet managed to land one of these puppies.

[trout]

Here is the ST George coin that I am getting :good:

[stevo1962]

That's a lovely looking coin Jim ,I'll bet it looks much better in hand

[wwwww]

If you opt for a later date (1885-M or 1886-M are probably ideal) you can get a better quality coin for the same price.

[robbiegal]

I am after , but not in a hurry for one of these coins
an early year of course

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-SAUDI-ARABIA-GOLD-COIN-1-GUINEA-NGC-CERTIF-MS-66-MAGNIFICENT-LUSH-GEM-/251039202185

this one is a better photo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AH1370-1950-Saudi-Arabia-1-Guinea-Gold-Coin-NGC-MS67-/171015132860?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item27d14bd6bc

[Goldseeker]

I shall see what I can do when the missus and I are over there next year if you like?

[robbiegal]

yes please

they are very small coins but the design with the two swords and the palm trees is stunning
I have a silver one and love it

[trout]

I have put an offer in on this one :ok:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/380673514651?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649

[robbiegal]

I found one for you Trout :yahoo:


http://www.coinworks.com.au/1855-Sydney-Mint-Sovereign.html

[trout]

I found one for you Trout :yahoo:


http://www.coinworks.com.au/1855-Sydney-Mint-Sovereign.html

Smart arse , that is just teasing me :drooling::drooling::drooling::biggrin:
If I had that sort of money PP would have to order in a truckload of new coin supplies :yahoo::laugh2:

[robbiegal]

:angel:

[trout]

:angel:

HeHe
You are a bit of a shit stirrer Mate , Are you absolutely sure we aren't related :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

[markn]

I am after , but not in a hurry for one of these coins
an early year of course

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-SAUDI-ARABIA-GOLD-COIN-1-GUINEA-NGC-CERTIF-MS-66-MAGNIFICENT-LUSH-GEM-/251039202185

this one is a better photo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AH1370-1950-Saudi-Arabia-1-Guinea-Gold-Coin-NGC-MS67-/171015132860?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item27d14bd6bc

They are exactly the same size/fineness as a gold sovereign and were minted for interbank trade.  If you look around you can get raw MS examples for not much more than bullion.  I can't be bothered getting up to look in Krause but I think you are S.O.L. if you want an earlier year because they only minted them for a year or two.

[Fordprefect]

I am after , but not in a hurry for one of these coins
an early year of course

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950-SAUDI-ARABIA-GOLD-COIN-1-GUINEA-NGC-CERTIF-MS-66-MAGNIFICENT-LUSH-GEM-/251039202185

this one is a better photo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AH1370-1950-Saudi-Arabia-1-Guinea-Gold-Coin-NGC-MS67-/171015132860?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item27d14bd6bc

They are exactly the same size/fineness as a gold sovereign and were minted for interbank trade.  If you look around you can get raw MS examples for not much more than bullion.  I can't be bothered getting up to look in Krause but I think you are S.O.L. if you want an earlier year because they only minted them for a year or two.

From Krause CD 1950 and 1957 only.:dodgy:

KM# 36 GUINEA
Date___________Mintage F VF XF Unc BU
AH1370 (1950) 2,000,000 — — BV 240 250
7.9881 g., 0.9170 Gold 0.2355 oz. AGW Obv: Inscription within
beaded circle, legend above, crossed swords below within design
flanked by palm trees Rev: Inscription within beaded circle,
legend above, value below within design flanked by palm trees

KM# 43 GUINEA
Date ___________Mintage F VF XF Unc BU
AH1377 (1957) 1,579,000 — — BV 240 265
7.9881 g., 0.9170 Gold 0.2355 oz. AGW