Commerative Medallions

[Guest Richard Burns]

I don't know anything about this topic but I have inherited 2 identical commerative medallions of Winston Churchill one in 22ct gold (weighing 3.04 oz) and one in silver which are as illustrated. They were struck in 1965 by John Pinches and are very finely engraved. Both come in their own boxes. I don' t have the original certificate but I recall that the gold medallion was certified as one of a limited edition of 500. I have been told by a dealer that they are not worth anything above their metal value. Is this correct? If not, what would be their approximate value today?

I also have a 1911 George V sovereign which the same dealer says is worth £75. Is he correct?

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[Chris Perkins 228]

The dealer sounds spot on all round.

No serious coin collector is going to want a big medal showing Winston Churchill no matter how limited the numbers struck were, it's simply too modern. You might get a little more than the scrap metal value for them if you're very lucky and then probably not more than 10%. If I was you I'd take scrap vaue for them this very second.

£75 is about the current value of sovereigns. So unless it's perfect because only really perfect mint examples are worth more, then take £75 for it.