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The 2010 Gold proof Crown (five pounds) was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy. The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when Charles II was returned to the throne by Parliament following Cromwell’s period of rule in return for more leniency in how the country was run and changes to the religious setup.
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The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold fineness of 0.916) and has a weight of 39.94g. Only 1,200 gold proof crowns were issued.
The reverse features a design by David Cornell, depicting a crown above a spray of oak leaves, interlinked ‘C’s and the date ‘1660’. The inscription is ‘RESTORATION OF THE MONARCHY’ with the denomination in words ‘FIVE POUNDS’ below. The edge inscription reads ‘A QUIET AND PEACEFUL POSSESSION’.
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Originally issued by the Royal Mint in an acrylic capsule, presented in a wooden case, with outer black card box. It was issued with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).
On eBay UK:
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 512.06 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 1,011.65 |
 | 1911 George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 22ct £ 506.50 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1906 King Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin In Capsule £ 481.00 |
 | Full Gold Sovereign, 1912, George V. £ 960.40 |
 | 1912 George V Gold Half Sovereign 22ct £ 506.50 |
 | 2022 Jubilee Gold Full Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth II £ 960.40 |
 | *RARE* PCGS XF45 Victoria 1897-S Australia Gold Half-Sovereign Sydney Gift Boxed £ 595.02 |
 | 2025 Gold Half Sovereign - Last of the Rose Gold £ 521.32 |
 | 1989 GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 500TH ANNIVERSARY GRADED LOW MINTAGE £ 1,950.00 |
 | 1907 Solid 22ct Carat Gold Half Sovereign Coin £ 499.99 |
 | 1995 Gold Proof Half sovereign- James Butler £ 557.50 |
 | Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Reproduction Coin £ 17.99 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Coronation Gold Proof Half Sovereign Royal Mint Boxed £ 695.20 |
 | Coinsafe coin tube for gold full sovereign coin, old round £1 coin £ 3.66 |
 | 2011 Gold Full Sovereign. Elizabeth II Bullion Coin, carded. Sealed Capsule £ 980.00 |
 | 1981 gold proof sovereign £ 1,001.20 |
 | 2 Rand Gold Coin. 1981. Immaculate. Proof? Same size/weight as. Full Sovereign. £ 980.00 |
 | Sovereign Coin Tube – Holds 10 Gold Sovereigns – Tough Stackable Bullion Storage £ 16.15 |
On eBay USA:
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 512.06 |
| Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 1,011.65 |
| 1911 George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 22ct £ 506.50 |
| Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,100.00 |
| 1906 King Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin In Capsule £ 481.00 |
| Full Gold Sovereign, 1912, George V. £ 960.40 |
| Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Reproduction Coin £ 17.99 |
| 2023 King Charles III Coronation Gold Proof Half Sovereign Royal Mint Boxed £ 695.20 |