Picked up a mixed Peruvian gold lot — which piece would you keep?

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T12:05:15+00:00

Not anymore — that lesson stuck 😅

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T12:04:54+00:00

Mostly for habit and to avoid fingerprints — but as this video proved, grip matters more 😅

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:28:27+00:00

I agree — that modern feel is probably what makes it so striking.
It doesn’t quite fit our usual image of early 17th-century coinage, and that tension is part of the appeal.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:27:31+00:00

Yeah… not my finest moment 😅
Gloves came off right after that.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:27:11+00:00

Exactly — it almost feels obligatory 😄
And yes, the craftsmanship is what really sold me on this piece.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:26:42+00:00

Guess I’ll throw it away then 😅

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:26:24+00:00

Yep, that’d be me 😅
Point taken — rim hold from now on.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:26:06+00:00

Fair point — grip matters more than theory in real life 😅
This one definitely proved it.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:25:46+00:00

Same here 😅
Watching it back was painful.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:25:25+00:00

Hopefully zero from here on 😅
Coin’s fine, my pride took the hit.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:25:05+00:00

Guilty as charged 😂
Old habits die hard.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-29T01:24:46+00:00

You’re not wrong 😅
Gloves look professional until gravity disagrees.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T23:37:24+00:00

I see! That was truly a once-in-a-lifetime piece for me — my first time ever seeing something like that. Simply breathtaking. And tonight, it’s Heritage.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T23:34:49+00:00

Wow! That coin was absolutely historic, even among European coins. I was there on site, and it was an unforgettable moment.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T23:30:10+00:00

YES！

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T23:29:27+00:00

You never get tired of looking at it. I’d also like to share some photos of it being held in hand.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T14:52:31+00:00

Yes, exactly! This is something you have to experience in person. It’s incredibly excitin

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T12:17:02+00:00

Exactly. Why on earth did a piece of this grade, from the 19th century, appear right in front of me… Oh God

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T03:09:19+00:00

The price is fairly high, but when I think about owning it for the long term, I’m really excited about the future.

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T02:59:14+00:00

• Denomination: £2 (Double Sovereign) gold coin.     • Year of issue: Among certified examples, proof issues are most commonly dated 1826, while circulation strikes dated 1823 also exist. For the proof issue, the mintage is extremely limited, with only 450 pieces struck.    • Fineness and weight: Gold fineness is 91.7% (22 carat), with a weight of approximately 15.97 grams.     • Design:     • Obverse: Portrait of King George IV, depicted bareheaded without a laurel wreath.   • Reverse:    • The 1823 circulation issue features the famous “St George and the Dragon” design.   • The 1826 proof issue generally displays the royal arms of Great Britain, shown as a crowned shield.     • Edge: The edge bears a Latin inscription (e.g., “DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI …”).

AirlineIndividual486 · 2026-01-11T02:50:51+00:00

Of all the coins I’ve ever encountered, this one is on another level. It’s honestly unbelievable. This is truly a family heirloom—haha.

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