Checking The Authenticity

“We photographed the packages in situ, numbered and photographed each package, and placed them in the school safe. After carrying out some internet-based research into gold sovereign and the Treasures Act 1986 we agreed that the coins were a significant find and should be reported to the coroner. Shortly after contacting the coroner’s office we were contacted by Peter Reavill, Shropshire’s finds liaison officer, who was working on the coroner’s behalf,” as the person described the whole scenario.

Were these coins real gold?