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• Grading the Gold Sovereign (Part II)
• by coinconnexion( 937)
• THE ADJECTIVAL GRADING SYSTEM* I use the adjectival grading system, and for the sake of consistency, I will state here the eleven full grades in order of merit: Fleur de Coin, Gem Uncirculated, Choice... 

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  Gold | Sovereign | Grading | Guide

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• Gold Sovereign - History Information Specifications
• by chardcoins( 5701)
• The Gold Sovereign A brief history, with technical specifications. Gold sovereigns are probably the world's most famous and recognisable coins.We are limited to 10 images per review, so we have created... 

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  gold | sovereign | sovereigns | coin | bullion

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• Grading the Gold Sovereign (Part I)
• by coinconnexion( 937)
• WEAR ZONES ON THE AUSTRALIAN SOVEREIGN The highest zones of a coin’s design wear away first. In order to assess a coin's grade, examining these zones with a good eye and a magnifying glass is essential.... 

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  Sovereign | Shield back | Australia | Grading | Sydney Mint

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• Proof versus Uncirculated Coins - The Difference
• by chardcoins( 5701)
• Proof v. Uncirculated? We Explain the Difference We are always being asked the difference between proof and uncirculated coins. One very brief explanation is that proofs are shinier, but of course this... 

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  proof | uncirculated | specimen | mint | coin

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• Proof Edward VIII 1937 sovereigns and half sovereigns
• by albiflora( 94)
• Some sellers are offering coins with this description and they are not as described. They are a mixture of a base and then coated with gold , so watch out and make sure you are not being conned like I was. 

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  coins | British | George VI | sovereign | half sovereign

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