British gold coins are currently struck using 22 carat (0.917) gold, but this purity has varied over the years from 20 carats (0.833) fine during the depths of Henry VIII's debasement to the high of 0.9999 seen in modern Britannia issue bullion coins. This section includes all gold coins listed.
Spink SC6. Elizabeth II 2005 sovereign with a modern depiction of St. George by Timothy Noad on a card in a sealed pack as issued.
As struck
Grade: Unc
S3740. A George III 1804 third of a guinea. Minimal friction to the highest points and better than EF for wear, but a few marks to both sides. Grade: EF+...
KM# 781.1, Gadoury 1061. France under Napoleon III 1854A 20Fr struck in 0.900 gold at the Paris mint.
A few surface marks, but good eye appeal.
Grade: VF