Is the 1918 India Sovereign worth the premium?

[Foster88]

So I’ve had my eye on the 1918 India Sovereign and I’ve come across one for sale for £340 *gulp* but it’s a very nice example. What is the feeling from other members about wether it is worth the slight premium? 

I have no idea how to grade it other than it doesn’t seem to have had too much of a hard life. Can anyone more experienced give their opinion on possible grade? 

If I do buy this its one for the long term collection.

I think it’s the rarity of the India mint mark that draws me to this particular coin. 

Photos below and opinions welcome for my final purchase of the year. No more....no more, dare I say it, with Christmas coming.

[Silvergun]

Bought a 1918 i from the same seller in June , will pm details .

[SergioSena]

Could you share which seller is this, please? thanks

[sovereignsteve]

They are not rare.

This is one is nice but for £340 I would expect a slightly better example.

but if you did go for it, it wouldn't be an outrageous price

[ogb777]

Was lucky enough to pick one of these up last month for £249 from my local pawnbroker in a nice wooden box with certificate

 

[Foster88]

11 hours ago, ogb777 said:

Was lucky enough to pick one of these up last month for £249 from my local pawnbroker in a nice wooden box with certificate

 

Last month? July, wow you did do well. 😊

[xthomasx]

17 hours ago, ogb777 said:

Was lucky enough to pick one of these up last month for £249 from my local pawnbroker in a nice wooden box with certificate

 

That's a great piece. Never saw the box before. 

[5huggy]

From an numismatic point of view - - 

Struck in Bombay India now Mumbai, for eight months only to pay returning Indian troops.

[ogb777]

44 minutes ago, xthomasx said:

That's a great piece. Never saw the box before. 

It’s from the London mint office:

 

[Foster88]

9 hours ago, 5huggy said:

From an numismatic point of view - - 

Struck in Bombay India now Mumbai, for eight months only to pay returning Indian troops.

That’s very interesting to know. There’s a story behind every one. I’m still trying to get my hands on one.

It seems on further digging that the photos I put above aren’t the photos of the actual coin I’d be buying. So I’m a bit dubious until I see the exact photos.

[5huggy]

I have the original and have just secured 100 yrs later 2018i in immaculate condition 

Cant beat a "PAIR"! 

[h103efa]

19 hours ago, 5huggy said:

I have the original and have just secured 100 yrs later 2018i in immaculate condition 

Cant beat a "PAIR"! 

Snap

I have that 100 year "Bombay mix" pairing too!

https://thesilverforum.com/topic/11158-today-i-received/?do=findComment&comment=258827

 

[terakris]

20 hours ago, 5huggy said:

I have the original and have just secured 100 yrs later 2018i in immaculate condition 

Cant beat a "PAIR"! 

I also have the same, nice set although my 1918i is only an ms63 I think.

[JunkBond]

Nothin wrong with any ms mate. 👍

[Seasider]

On ‎29‎/‎08‎/‎2019 at 09:40, ogb777 said:

It’s from the London mint office:

Perhaps that is why it was so cheap.😀