My Top 10 Moderns for 2020 - Najib

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  1. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    Despite the difficulties in 2020, I did add a few coins to my collection. Some of these I would love to retain but some have shown unexpectedly high appreciation (60-300%) in just a few months and I’m sorely tempted to cash in.

    10. France 1724/14 Louis d’Or - Overstrike

    With a very clear overstrike, I hope to retain this and pass it on to the ones to follow. Not sure what they would decide to do with it.

    1724-14 Louis L'Or.jpg

    9. GB 1798/7 Guinea in MS63 - Overstrike

    Remnants of a 7 in the date but a rare MS state overstrike nevertheless.

    1798-7 Guinea MS63.jpg

    1798-7 Guinea MS63 Rev.jpg

    8. GB 2008 £5 Accession of Elizabeth I

    450th Anniversary of Elizabeth I’s accession to the throne in PF70UC grade. A rare modern issue.

    2008 Accession of ER I 5 pds.jpg
    7. GB 2002 Golden Jubilee issue £5

    One year type with wreath reverse. A business strike (mintage 1,350) which is much more rare and difficult to find than the Proof version (mintage 3,000) and in MS70DPL. Shares the top spot with only 9 other specimens.

    2002 5 Pds Rev.jpg
    6. GB 1989 500th Anniversary of the sovereign (4 Coin set)

    One of the most popular modern designs which is constantly appreciating. All four coins in PF70UC.

    1989 PF70UC Set.jpg
     
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  3. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    5. GB 1994 Double Sovereign (2 Pounds) Mule

    300th Anniversary of the Bank of England issue. This has the ‘wrong’ obverse portrait due to an error by The Royal Mint. I won’t be hurrying to return it to them.

    1994 BOE Mule.jpg 1994 BOE Mule Obv.jpg

    4. GB 1862 Half Sovereign (AU Details Harshly Cleaned)

    With an unknown mintage and less than 30 known examples, this is a once in a lifetime (or at least in a decade) opportunity for me. Rated R6 and rarely seen in any condition, I’m pleased I could acquire this specimen even in ‘details’ grade.

    1862 GB Half Sov.jpg
    1862 GB Half Sov Rev.jpg

    3. GB 1874 Shield Sovereign

    The last year for the shield reverse to be minted at London made this instantly collectable and a difficult one to find.

    1874 GB Shield Sov Obv.jpg
    1874 GB Shield Sov Rev.jpg

    2. GB 2019 in memory of The Great Engravers (William Wyon)

    Probably the closest I’ll get to the 1839 £5 Una and the Lion (at least for now). Using the original image and struck to perfection.

    2019 GB Una.jpg

    1. GB 1818 Sovereign in MS62+

    The MUCH rarer version of the 1818 issue with a ‘Descending colon’ after BRITANNIAR on the obverse. When the cataloguer forgets to mention this, someone loses out and someone wins.

    1818 GB Sov MS62+.jpg

    1818 GB Sov MS62+ Rev.jpg

    Oh and did I mention that I’ve been concentrating on Ancients and Great Britain coins lately!!!

    Let's pray for a happier and safer New Year in 2021
     
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  4. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    Very British indeed. :p

    I like the balance between very modern (21st century) and more classic (18th & 19th century). :)
     
  5. panzerman

    panzerman Well-Known Member

    Those are strikenly magnificent Najib!
    The UK is one of the last sovereign nations to produce classic design coinage/ sadly my Country/ Germany went to the ugly side. That 1989 set is wonderfull/ have to get me a set. Congratulations on both your "Ancients" and post 1400 top tens.....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
    John
     
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  6. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    Is it an overstrike or overdate? My understanding of overstrike is striking fresh design on older coins.
     
  7. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    You're quite right. Glad you found something of interest to you in the entire post!!!
     
  8. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    Thanks John. Totally agree with you Germany isn't making the quality of coinage they used to
     
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