A Fascinating History of the Sovereign 

In a world of crypto, buy sovereigns.

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.

Thanks, that was a wonderful history of the sovereign. Excellent video.

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 mint......get it booked. I’m there on the first tour of 2020 you also get to strike your own sovereign.

Great video I'd like to have a rummage through those drawers!

Oh my God this video was so amazingly awesome and I love the History

Interesting, I never realised how significant the sovereign was. This has changed my perception of the coin!

I love the history of coins, thanks for the video : )

Learned a lot thanks for sharing 👌🏽

I ordered mine!

Look at all them Swann cabinets. Must be a joy working there?

Have a genuine 1904.T800Aust

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 coin. 1:37 🔄 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 design. 3:22 🐉 The iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon, introduced in 1817, became closely associated with the sovereign and remains a classic even today. 3:49 💰 During the Victorian period, the sovereign was issued in large quantities, becoming more accessible to a broader range of people as wages increased. 4:02 🌍 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.

My favorite are the £5 Sovereigns

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

what is that room he is in with all those little cabinets full of ... I just can't even comprehend what I am seeing

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.

Work for one Sovereign back then and still we work for one or two Sovereigns today.

Yes

I also have 1 of the same gold coin.. we can contact you if you wish... the year 1900 is written as the date....

I have one of this coin

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

To evaluate the price and sale of Britain's King George V, the original 1911 edition

Real numismatists don't wear gloves 👍

I am from India I found Victoria gold coin please tell me

Sir I have 1 gold coin old 1909

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.

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Surprised he didnt use gloves. Nice vid

"Gold is the money of kings, silver of gentleman, barter of peasents." -Norm Franz

I have one gold coin 1928

I have gold coin of this type 1885

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I wish it were 99.99 fine.

1922

I want to sell my British gold coin 1923

What are you on about?? It has a use today as the only money in the world, not this feit currency paper rubbish!

Gold is real money. Start educating your people to ditch fiat money and fractional reserve banking and start using gold and silver again.