1993 £5 Sovereign Proof

[DrPhil]

Hi everyone, Phil here, I've been following Numistacker's video for quite a while now, and decided to check out the forum.

Recently I chanced upon a 1993 £5 Sovereign Proof for sale at 15% over spot, should I go ahead and pull the trigger?

[xthomasx]

It doesn't fit into my collection, so I would not buy it.

But 15% premium is not a lot. If the coin is in good condition, go ahead.

[Zhorro]

What is the condition like?  The proof £5 sovereign is a beautiful coin when it is in perfect condition, but if it is scratched or has finger marks, these would put me off.

[DrPhil]

@Zhorro and @xthomasx, the coin is in pretty good condition, albeit with a very very small fingerprint on the reverse (I only noticed it under strong light) and some stains on the edge.

I decided to buy it and send it to NGC for conservation and grading. Will post a picture of the slabbed coin once it is returned.