2018 proof Sovereign - 65th coronation "crown privy"

[augur]

Horse and rider look a bit deflated to me. Especially for a proof strike

[Sovereign]

Meh

[westminstrel]

47 minutes ago, ChardLizzie said:

Four coin is new for this year, we weren't offered this one. Our first allocation  of the other coins and sets are selling fast, looks like it's going to be popular with regular collectors.

That’s nice to know. I personally had a bit too much of it this year, but it is my favourite coin, so I’m happy for it to continue doing well ?

[Oldun]

@ChardLizzie

on a scale of 1-10 (10 being this year’s 1817 sov design), where would you say it ranks in terms of ‘popular’ and ‘fast’?

[Martlet]

2 hours ago, westminstrel said:

I’m kind of bored of the Sovereign after the overkill that was the 2017 range.

Maybe a little off topic, is there anywhere with a list/pictures of the 2017 variations?  I keep reading of variations but only see a standard Sov and Proof.

[Muncle]

Agreed a bit of an anti climax after this years design. The most interesting thing to me is that it looks like the 5 sovereign piece has the name of Pistrucci and the crown to the right hand side of the date. Not sure if I will buy this year.

[ChardsCoinandBullionDealer]

Just now, Oldun said:

@ChardLizzie

on a scale of 1-10 (10 being this year’s 1817 sov design), where would you say it ranks in terms of ‘popular’ and ‘fast’?

Design - interesting privy mark. Depending on her reign, there may not be many more special occasions for them to celebrate, although if we're being cynical there may be one for her demise when this happens. Until we physically see the coins we won't be able to say much about the quality of the striking. Design wise 5 
Our first allocation is selling fast - we're hoping to get a second allocation but won't know until the initial furore from the release has died down. Looking at this morning I'd say not as crazy as 2017 - but there will be the lunchtime/after work email openings - probably 8.
Waaah, this may all change  lots of live chatting on the website

[Oldun]

Thank you for replying. Most kind. I suppose we wont see a British monarch last 65 years again for a very very long time, hence the ‘8’ you mention. If you add speculative buyers to the ‘regular buyers’ you mentioned, an ‘8’ makes perfect sense.

[Oldun]

This is the sort of buy you do for your grandchildren......they will love you for it long after you are gone and beyond or if you are just a good old fashioned collector....it will be fascinating to see how this does in the flipping stage of the timeline to come......

people hesitated on the 2017 proof........then it took a few days for it to go nuts.....

[shawy2510]

Not 100% sure on this so I ordered the Half Sovereign version.

[fehk2001]

1 hour ago, ChardLizzie said:

Four coin is new for this year, we weren't offered this one. Our first allocation  of the other coins and sets are selling fast, looks like it's going to be popular with regular collectors.

because callum sent email day time, liz night time which is a bit late so callum is the winner 

[Oldun]

I guarantee people will be hitting the overload order to see how many are getting sold. It has a similar feel to it and Lizzies 8.

[fehk2001]

Just now, Oldun said:

I guarantee people will be hitting the overload order to see how many are getting sold. It has a similar feel to it.

already done it , max 5........

[Oldun]

Loooooool

[ChardsCoinandBullionDealer]

5 minutes ago, fehk2001 said:

because callum sent email day time, liz night time which is a bit late so callum is the winner 

He's faster than me 

[ChardsCoinandBullionDealer]

1 hour ago, augur said:

Horse and rider look a bit deflated to me. Especially for a proof strike

We'll be interested to hear views on this when they're received.

 

[westminstrel]

29 minutes ago, Martlet said:

Maybe a little off topic, is there anywhere with a list/pictures of the 2017 variations?  I keep reading of variations but only see a standard Sov and Proof.

The variations were as follows:

1. Proof Sovereign with the 1817 garter design

2. Bullion Sovereign with the “regular” St. George design WITH the 200th anniversary shield privy

3. Brilliant Uncirculated “Strike on the Day” Sovereign with the 1817 garter design AND plain edge (the other coins all have a reeded edge)

4. Piedfort Sovereign with the 1817 garter design AND double thickness (hence the term “piedfort”); also reeded edge.

[Oldun]

Personally, I am in for the premium 3 coin set to continue the unusual double and single proofs I have from this year and 1989. 

Almost an ounce for a 50% premium and a special occasion.....unlikely to happen again.....I can run with that for my collection.

[Kman]

35 minutes ago, Martlet said:

Maybe a little off topic, is there anywhere with a list/pictures of the 2017 variations?  I keep reading of variations but only see a standard Sov and Proof.

http://www.royalmint.com/shop/s/sv17a

 

[sovereignsteve]

1 hour ago, Oldun said:

people hesitated on the 2017 proof........then it took a few days for it to go nuts.....

Really? I seem to remember it was a goer from the start, but I stand to be corrected

 

[fehk2001]

3 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

Really? I seem to remember it was a goer from the start, but I stand to be corrected

 

u wrong, odun is right , that's why so many people missed out  

[Oldun]

Oh generally agreed but there was definitely a few days where a ton of hesitant buyers suddenly decided to pile in after escewing with the 2017.

 

•	A celebratory mint mark features on all coins in The Sovereign 2018 Collection peaks my interest.......is it just the proofs it refers to or ALL the sovereigns including bus and the now inevitable (I assume) sotd ?

[fehk2001]

Just now, Oldun said:

Oh generally agreed but there was definitely a few days where a ton of hesitant buyers suddenly decided to pile in after escewing with the 2017.

 

•	A celebratory mint mark features on all coins in The Sovereign 2018 Collection peaks my interest.......is it just the proofs it refers to or ALL the sovereigns including bus and the now inevitable (I assume) sotd ?

u were different , in my memory u bought a set as well and said  " must be a winner " since first hour on sale 

[sovereignsteve]

2 hours ago, ChardLizzie said:

Four coin is new for this year, we weren't offered this one. Our first allocation  of the other coins and sets are selling fast, looks like it's going to be popular with regular collectors.

I'm curious @ChardLizzie

From your own personal experience of ?how many? years at Chards or asking your colleagues, how well do "normal" proof releases sell compared to this and last year's?

Personally I think this will be a miss and we'll be picking them up in years to come at the same price as most other proof sovereigns ie less than 20 - 25% premium

[Oldun]

I bought the 5 coin, three coin premium, piedfort, sotd and dpl Quintuplet....I went for the lot....no regrets