Seeking a 1977 sovereign

[AndyC44]

Is there anywhere I can buy a specific year sovereign? My friend's birthday is soon, and I'd like to buy him one from his birth year, I think that would be a nice touch. I don't trust Ebay, but I can't think anywhere else one could be sought out. Year is 1977.

Edit: edited to a more specific thread title.

Edit: I'm in the UK.

[Fathallazf]

He is lucky to have a friend like you! I hope you can find one on the forum! 

[JunkBond]

No sov that year.

[goldmember44]

I'm afraid not Andy, there were no sovereigns produced by the Royal Mint in 1977!

[goldmember44]

You can one from the Isle of Man, but they're currently out of stock:

https://www.bullionbypost.co.uk/gold-sovereign-specific-year/elizabeth-ii-decimal-head-1974-1984/1977-gold-sovereign-elizabeth-ii-decimal-portrait-iom-proof/

[richatthecroft]

1977 South Africa 2 Rand- Sovereign sized- nice coin 

Nice Proof one to take a look at here:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1977-South-Africa-Gold-2-Rand-PR-69-PCGS-SKU-191085/113729930324?hash=item1a7ad50454:g:mwMAAOSwWXhcw4XM

Exact same coin but cheaper!  https://www.apmex.com/product/191085/1977-south-africa-gold-2-rand-pr-69-pcgs

[AndyC44]

Why were there none made by the Royal Mint that year? I'm curious. I might have to rethink this then.

The US seems to have good coin sellers on Ebay, anyone ever bought from the US, is there going to be a sting in the tail from customs, I wonder. I'm still hesitant with Ebay, somewhat.

[augur]

1977 Soviet Union Chervonetz aka 10 Roubles gold coin; pretty much 1/4 oz

[richatthecroft]

7 minutes ago, AndyC44 said:

Why were there none made by the Royal Mint that year? I'm curious. I might have to rethink this then.

http://goldsovereigns.co.uk/1977sovereign.html

Explanation?  and includes an (obscure) list of alternatives to those put forward already.

[richatthecroft]

9 minutes ago, augur said:

1977 Soviet Union Chervonetz aka 10 Roubles gold coin; pretty much 1/4 oz

I like this coin- one in stock here:

https://www.ma-shops.com/podlaski/item.php?id=1810&lang=en

[AndyC44]

Cheers for the suggestions. Got to rethink this one, maybe one of the suggested alternative 1977 coins. Budget is under £300 (sovereign price) so I need to do more looking around!

[richatthecroft]

19 minutes ago, AndyC44 said:

Cheers for the suggestions. Got to rethink this one, maybe one of the suggested alternative 1977 coins. Budget is under £300 (sovereign price) so I need to do more looking around!

Thing is, as soon as you don't need a 1977 Sovereign sized coin, a dozen of them will turn up at once.

Give Hatton Garden Metals a call in the morning- they have 3x South Africa 2 Rand coins in stock- at the price you wish to pay- ask what dates they have- its a very long shot- but who knows, you might strike it lucky and it won't cost you much to ask- in my experience, the staff there are very nice and obliging  https://www.hattongardenmetals.com/buy/south-africa-gold-two-rand

[AndyC44]

I've decided it was a nice idea, but the alternatives for that year are rarer and out of budget, so I'm just getting a nice coin, non-1977.

[richatthecroft]

22 minutes ago, AndyC44 said:

I've decided it was a nice idea, but the alternatives for that year are rarer and out of budget, so I'm just getting a nice coin, non-1977.

Great idea- Lots of choice- I'm sure you'll find something interesting- nice gift.    

[terakris]

I also collect coins from 1977. The sovs do crop up now and again, but they are usually in a proof set unless someone is breaking one up. There are a few other nice coins, as already mentioned the 1 and 2 rand coins are a nice alternative or a p.new guinea 100kino but that may be a little over budget at prob around 350ish for a proof version. Otherwise with the year being the jubilee year there are a few other alternatives and plenty of non gold coins you can pick up. I can post some pics of example coins I have if it would help?

[AndyC44]

@terakris Thanks, but that's not necessary.

I've bought an Austrian 8 florin 20 franc coin from Hatton's. So it's sorted. I know I could have gone with a Jubilee year silver coin, but that's not gold.