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A Fascinating History of the Sovereign

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For 2025, the Royal Mint has produced for the first time proof Sovereign coins in pure silver The silver Sovereign coins have the same diameter and the same weight as 22 karat gold Sovereign coins
Comment from : @jadenephrite

The first gold sovereign is 1817 This 1489 FAKE date is a pitiful attempt to hide the Tartarian empire! God, I hate liars like YOU!!
Comment from : @rudypoo4370

0:04 💡 The sovereign was introduced by Henry VII in 1489, symbolizing royal authority and England's emergence on the European stage with a large, glamorous gold coinbr1:37 🔄 The sovereign underwent name changes over the centuries, known as the Guinea in the 17th and 18th centuries, before its reintroduction in 1817 with a neoclassical designbr3:22 🐉 The iconic design of St George slaying the dragon, introduced in 1817, became closely associated with the sovereign and remains a classic even todaybr3:49 💰 During the Victorian period, the sovereign was issued in large quantities, becoming more accessible to a broader range of people as wages increasedbr4:02 🌍 The First World War led to a decline in the use of sovereigns as circulating currency, but they found new roles as commemorative coins, stabilizers of international exchange rates, and even as elements in spy novels like James Bond
Comment from : @dameanvil

I have one gold coin 1928
Comment from : @arunevd6948

#Gold5SovereingAuctionPrice And #BrithishPaté Chao ,Chao
Comment from : @iosefgarcia7499

A 3d scanned library of the collection would be an amazing academic resource Ian fleming novels, what a wonder A pleasure to watch and learn
Comment from : @beautifulsmall

Have a genuine 1904T800Aust
Comment from : @gavinelliot3564

Interesting, I never realised how significant the sovereign was This has changed my perception of the coin!
Comment from : @eldanno5970

I have one of this coin
Comment from : @iputuwidiantara3728

I ordered mine!
Comment from : @vm999

what is that room he is in with all those little cabinets full of I just can't even comprehend what I am seeing
Comment from : @davidholubetz177

I want to sell my British gold coin 1923
Comment from : @sushmitanandan2315

Learned a lot thanks for sharing 👌🏽
Comment from : @SovereignSaurus

Gold is real money Start educating your people to ditch fiat money and fractional reserve banking and start using gold and silver again
Comment from : @the_real_economics

Fascinating story The modern ones are way too coppery looking, so I pass on them And this is from someone who favors the 1/4 AGE, which is also 22k
Comment from : @johndaniels3316

I have gold coin of this type 1885
Comment from : @sangramsingh3260

Thanks great video #MindtechAffiliates
Comment from : @salesmindtech8953

I also have 1 of the same gold coin we can contact you if you wish the year 1900 is written as the date
Comment from : @KenanDemirel

Yes
Comment from : @abdulfatahu5700

I am from IndiabrI found Victoria gold coin please tell me
Comment from : @sanchitshridevavlogs2037

A rather annoying siren 🚨 melody in the background! 😬 Took the drawer of sovereigns out and forgot the alarm? 😆 Wished he spoke a little more about the quality/purity of the metal and its weight over time, not just the denomination
Comment from : @TyroneBeiron

To evaluate the price and sale of Britain's King George V, the original 1911 edition
Comment from : @mohamedreda2163

1922
Comment from : @isanoori4210

Hi
Comment from : @isanoori4210

Sir I have 1 gold coin old 1909
Comment from : @AmitKumar-fh4yc

In a world of crypto, buy sovereigns
Comment from : @bigbill74scots

Surprised he didnt use gloves Nice vid
Comment from : @rogertayloRRR

"Gold is the money of kings, brsilver of gentleman,brbarter of peasents"br-Norm Franz
Comment from : @masoncarter7333

I wish it were 9999 fine
Comment from : @GertrudePerkins

Great video I'd like to have a rummage through those drawers!
Comment from : @TheBig50pCollection

Look at all them Swann cabinets Must be a joy working there?
Comment from : @simonc4764

I have this coin from Britaniarbrbr youtube/Nf2hwH1cQZk
Comment from : @LESAN46

Love the "Royal Gold" / rose gold versions I have a half sovereign from 2014 from the Indian mint I need more
Comment from : @legendsofhollywu6517

I have this Please contact me 9768278677
Comment from : @mudassarbhaldar8348

I have this coin and sales 9768278677
Comment from : @mudassarbhaldar8348

Which coin is that nice thick one he’s got in his at at 2:53?
Comment from : @devonrocks6

What are you on about?? It has a use today as the only money in the world, not this feit currency paper rubbish!
Comment from : @kingkong-nk2cz

I love the history of coins, thanks for the video : )
Comment from : @cointreasurehunt1319

Thanks, that was a wonderful history of the sovereign Excellent video
Comment from : @coinstruck6079

Oh my God this video was so amazingly awesome and I love the History
Comment from : @gArroyo1099

I was lucky enough to meet Dr Kevin Clancy and was shown around this museum, and were allowed to handle some of these stunning coins If you have not been on the VIP gold tour at the mintget it booked I’m there on the first tour of 2020 you also get to strike your own sovereign
Comment from : @golddiggerdave