Sell 2017 Piedfort Proof Sovereign 200th Anniversary Garter Reverse
2017 Piedfort Proof Sovereign 200th Anniversary garter reverse. Mintage 3,484, 15.98 g 22ct gold. Current UK market values £1,400–£2,800+. Authenticity checklist.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
First UK piedfort sovereign in 500+ years. Features Pistrucci's original 1817 garter reverse (first use since 1820) and date on obverse (first since 1887). Values reflect completed auction results (Noonans, Spink, Baldwin's, eBay UK sold) for proof examples in original Royal Mint packaging. Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo commands significant premium. Bullion melt value ~£950 (Oct 2024) provides floor.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 2017 Piedfort Proof Sovereign 200th Anniversary Garter Reverse:
- Weight: 15.9761 g (±0.02 g tolerance)
- Diameter: 22.05 mm (standard sovereign diameter)
- Thickness: ~1.52 mm (double standard sovereign thickness)
- Edge: Milled, no lettering
- Obverse: Jody Clark 5th portrait, legend ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2017 ·
- Reverse: Pistrucci 1817 St George & Dragon within Order of the Garter, legend HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE ·
- Garter border: Distinctive buckled garter encircling central design
- Finish: Proof (frosted devices, mirror fields)
- Packaging: Royal Mint walnut-veneer case with individually numbered COA
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- GB-2017-PIEDFORT-SOV-GARTER
- Denomination
- Sovereign
- Issue Year
- 2017
- Rarity Tier
- Key Date Gold
- Mintage
- 3,484
- Weight
- 15.9761 grams
- Metal Composition
- 22 Carat Gold (916.7/1000 fine)
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Gold-plated base metal replicas (wrong weight ~7.98 g, magnetic); standard 2017 proof sovereign misrepresented as piedfort (check thickness/weight); 2017 standard bullion sovereign with garter reverse (circulation strike, 7.98 g, no frosted proof finish); missing or replica COA/box.
Best Ways to Sell Your 2017 Piedfort Proof Sovereign 200th Anniversary Garter Reverse
Compare liquidation routes in the UK, or sell directly to Finacforce with zero auction commission.
Specialist bullion/numismatic dealers (Chards, Britannia Coin Co., London Coin Co.)
Immediate sale, 90–95% of retail; requires original box/COA for best price
Major auction houses (Noonans, Spink, Baldwin's, Tennants)
Competitive bidding for graded/high-grade; 4–6 week cycle; buyer's premium 20–25% on hammer
eBay UK (sold/completed listings filter)
Wide reach; fees ~12.8% + PayPal; risk of disputes; best for raw proof with COA
Numismatic forums / collector networks (Coin Community, Sovereign Collectors)
Peer-to-peer, lower fees; slower; requires reputation/trust
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