2008 2 Sovereign Proof Collection

[JamesMason59]

Hi, this is my first post, so apologies if this is not the right place.

I'm thinking about purchasing a 2008 Sovereign and half sovereign proof collection. I'm aware that 2008 isn't a particularly special year but the price I was offered 3 days ago was £450. Is this  a reasonable premium for such a set? I tend to stick to bullion stuff so this is my first different purchase. They are second hand and were originally purchased by a gold enthusiast and then sold on to a jeweler with the original box and certificate and (according to the jeweler) have not been out of the capsules or handled. From inspecting them there appears to be no visible marks and seems to agree with not being touched. I don't currently have any photos but I'll try and get some later. It's the same collection as shown here https://www.bleyerbullion.co.uk/uk-gold-proof-sovereign-two-coin-collection-2008 .

 

What are your thoughts on this?

 

Thanks

[Augustus1]

I would be checking e bay sold auctions , to see what they generally go for , either as a set or individually as a bit of pre purchase research .

dean.m

[trozau]

Just to point out: the Pistrucci St George slaying a dragon design was fully re-engraved for 2007 and this carried on to 2008. To most, this version of the Pistrucci design is least liked.

[JamesMason59]

 

@Augustus1 thanks for the advice, I had looked at ebay but didn't check closely enough for what the actual sale price was.

@trozau  thanks for the info, I didn't know that since this I'm not into this kind of collecting.

I decided to go ahead and get them since the price from what I can gather is more or less fair. Thanks again.

[xthomasx]

5 hours ago, JamesMason59 said:

 

@Augustus1 thanks for the advice, I had looked at ebay but didn't check closely enough for what the actual sale price was.

@trozau  thanks for the info, I didn't know that since this I'm not into this kind of collecting.

I decided to go ahead and get them since the price from what I can gather is more or less fair. Thanks again.

Good decision! Hope you enjoy them!