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I thought it was to distinguish the sovereign from the half sovereign, as there is not that much difference in size and it was even more difficult to tell them apart from a photograph.

Your own? (Please say yes)

She found it she found holy **** she found it!! I love her, ive always loved her, ah brilliant, i love you all youre like brothers even though i dont know any of you
Thank goodness none of you wanted to buyt this, Its up for sale this fabled piece but once i work out how to delete stuff its coming off. 

I once lost a gold coin I had then noticed it had melted and made a right mess in my pocket. 

These were actually found last week. Wrapped up in some tissue paper, hidden away in my grandparents belongings. Never knew they had these tucked away. Now to be cherished by the family. 
 

That's nothing mate I lost ALL my gold AND silver in a boating accident. Terrible shame 😞

Streamer didnt pass their QC.. )

Here’s my 1887 silver set, taken out of similar ‘Victoria Jubilee Specimen Set’ box, with the addition of an 1887 Sovereign.
Those were the days as a numismatic collector (not any more!) gradually filling up the box - that was the enjoyment, especially when complete. 🙂 @EvilLandlord
Photo is a size comparison - I’m sure you can identify them all, even the ‘Barmaids Ruin’?……

digging a bit deeper when googling the £5 coin there seems to be 10 known coins that don't have the BP mark at the lower right of St George. I can't see one on this either which has me a bit worried that it's a fake, or worth a blooming fortune!
https://www.sovr.co.uk/products/victoria-1887-pattern-five-pounds-no-bp-initials-pf61-cameo-hi29141

EDIT: Actually on much closer inspection there are two small dots visible. Pretty sure that'll be the BP. As well as a camera with a decent macro lens it also appears I need to get myself a magnifying glass!

Any other items you recommend purchasing for my collecting and stacking journey ahead of me? I've seen videos on devices that test the content and size of coins to verify them as authentic, but they seem quite pricey and may not apply to me at the level I'm at at the moment.. 
 
Also wondering what the best way to store and catalogue a collection is, what materials to avoid using that may react with them etc. Is there a FAQ up anywhere?
 
 

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I can’t find any 1823 coin with this design; but it looks like it’s being reissued for 2xxx, so maybe 2024 or 2025?
What could it be? 

100% fake 

I think I will send the seller an email telling them that I think that their coin is a fake with some photos showing where the problems are 

The one does look like Karl Malden's nose

The sword definitely looks like there should be more details like a line down from the handle to tip
Below image of saw from my genuine £5 1887 Sovereign