1893 Five Pound - PCGS MS63

Great Britain, 1893 Five Pound -

I have always had a fondness for large gold coins. Sadly, collectors of Australian coins don’t have much choice where large gold coins are concerned, so must turn to collecting coins from abroad instead. Along with US double eagles, gold five pounds from the UK are one of the most impressive gold coins around. Larger than a fifty cent piece and more than double the weight, the gold five pound is extremely popular with collectors and continues to be in strong demand, despite their valuations having risen strongly the last two or three years. The coin photographed above is the last of the Victorian five pounds, and the first I have had in stock since October 2011. Indeed, of the later UK five pound issues, the 1893 is one of the scarcer years, with only 20,000 pieces minted and many allegedly melted down. If you’re looking for a large gold coin and want something that’s a little bit rare at the same time, this is your coin. Catalogues £5,000 in UNC in the Spink.