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By way of comparison, here is my 1924 sixpence:

That was my first impression too.

Sure a few will help you Brian . Maybe Jaggy will have a look .

My guess (I'm not an expert) would be VF+ to NEF

I think you've hit the nail on the head there Mark, the increase in desirability of a slabbed coin I too think is down to assurance more than anything else. I also think that more than ever people are becoming aware of the potential investment in coins, regardless of whether they're interested in collecting or not, and as such they are inexperienced in grading and will pay that bit extra to have a pre-graded coin they can assign a price to. People love to quote the 'value' that CGS have assigned to their coin when selling it which I find is always inflated.

There is no right or wrong way to collect if the collector is happy with what they have. Personal preferences change and standards are adjusted, but it is entirely up to the individual. Otherwise, the habits of all collectors would be dictated by he who shouts loudest.

If you like it and can get it at a good price (i.e. close to metal value), then enjoy owning it! However, many people would not consider it to be a proper set as the coins were arbitrarily put together. The 1901 sovereign was never intended to be in a set when it was minted. The Royal Mint can put together almost an infinite number of such "sets" at anytime. E.g. the can put a QEII coin with a worn Victorian and a terrible condition Queen Anne in a box and call it the "Queens of England" set. Alternatively, they put a worn Edward VII with a worn George V in a box and call it "Kings with moustaches" set. The two gold sovereigns are only ever going to be worth their gold value and the 1901's grade is below collectable standard to most people.

Getting there Gary as had another hundred or so photographed yesterday. The pictures look really good but still trying to fill gaps with varieties on the coppers 1825-59. Pete.

i think your right i need my eyes tested old eyes old bones. jeez a need a break