Help Please

[coolsun 0]

Hi

Everyone , i am new to the forum and would like some advise.

I have a 1976 Gold Full Sovereign and just had a look in Spinks book.

It is saying that a 1976 proof is extremely rare , i personally think that this is a proof ( but has some wear) because of the polished background.

I have a few other sovereigns which are uncirculated and a have a matt background.

Could someone please give me some information and some type of value. Thanks Coolsun

[Rob 3,152]

You can say now from the edge milling that it isn't a proof.

Value bullion given the impairment.

Edited March 5, 2014 by Rob

[coolsun 0]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Whats the difference between the edge milling on a proof and uncirculated?

[Rob 3,152]

The milling is much sharper and consistent. Attached is the one from the Bentley collection sold at Baldwins

[Peter 615]

The hairlines have spoilt it as a numismatic desirable coin.

Why do people do this?

[sound 25]

Sadly because ignorance is bliss.

Mark

[Peckris 579]

Mirror fields on currency coins became the norm from the mid-70s on.