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mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 11/29/2013 4:23 pm Hi Tom Thanks for your messages. No, I definitely don't feel you are being too harsh. I think we call it here 'constructive criticism' :) I am still finding my feet, trying to build my knowledge, trying to see what I find interesting etc. both the coins that you showed are nice, and I think my intention is to end up with a nice collection of interesting and expensive (organised) coin collection. But the way I plan to do so is to start of with 'playing around' with the basic coins, earning the knowledge from these, and earning the more worth while coins rather than just throwing money at them. I don't intend to have many of the coins I have now in 20 years time when I pass on to my little one. (who is 1 at the moment... and already excitedly saying 'dadas coins' :) If I tackle it right, and put the effort in, I will only have about Â£1000 invested in the coins, but, I will have at least 50x more than that in coins value to pass on to him for him to sell, keep for financial back up, or even continue on the collecting venture. Please note, none of the above dis-agrees with any of what you are saying. I could give you a response to each line, but I think this should wait, until I have got my basic experience from the books, playing with the basic coins, finding my feet and strengthening solidifying my aims/ intentions. I would like to stay in touch if possible, I can learn a lot from you. I appreciate your views and comments Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Tom Goodheart Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 856 Posts	Posted 11/29/2013 6:02 pm No problem. And returning to the original post, you might want to consider a set of digital scales? Nothing too expensive is needed. Ones that claim accuracy to 0.01g will generally suffice. The 0.001g prices are much higher. A set can be picked up on ebay or Amazon for under a tenner and will warn you about the worst fakes. Though hopefully you won't encounter any of those, it's worth remembering that there are (often scarily good) modern copies of some coins about. Again people here can help advise if you're in doubt. A couple of books, a lens and set of scales should see you through the first stage. Add a pack of acid-free coin envelopes or self-adhesive 2"x2" flips to store the nicer finds in and you're away! Report this Post to the Staff
mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 11/30/2013 05:20 am Thanks Tom As for the weight of coins, is the internet the best place to learn this? or do one of the books have this information? On another note, what's your first impressions on this coin? Report this Post to the Staff
Tom Goodheart Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 856 Posts	Posted 11/30/2013 06:14 am Quote: Thanks Tom As for the weight of coins, is the internet the best place to learn this? or do one of the books have this information? On another note, what's your first impressions on this coin? You can get details from the internet. Wikipedia for example. However I have an old copy of Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins, 1066 to Date. It lists coins by denomination and also sizes, metal and weights. Very handy ..and if you're not getting it for the prices you can pick up a copy for a few quid on Amazon. The coin. First impression is Gosh That is Very Shiny I'm afraid. I'm not very knowledgeable about milled coinage but my first guess would be harshly cleaned (polished) or silver plated. Well worn too, from the lack of detail on the medal, ear and other highlights. It's ok for silver candlesticks or teapots to look like that, but coins? No. Hopefully someone else will offer an opinion too though. Edited by Tom Goodheart 11/30/2013 06:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
Bacchus2 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2885 Posts	Posted 11/30/2013 10:22 am Yes, I'm afraid this coin has been harshly cleaned - the original surfaces have gone. My Papal States coin collection: https://diadumenian.com/Papal%20Sta...0States.html Medieval coins collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Europe.html Indian Rupee Collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Rupees.html Minor world Silver: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...20coins.html Report this Post to the Staff
mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 11/30/2013 11:10 am It rung alarm bells to me too, thanks for your opinions I turned this down once I seen these pics, originally advertised as EF- UNC. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 12/02/2013 4:10 pm The distinction between a collection and an accumulation is an important concept to learn and to understand. If I had a grandchild I would rather leave a dozen coins worth a total of 1000 dollars/pounds than 1000 coins worth not much at all. Definitely constructive criticism and in no way meant to discourage you. We all just want to make subtle adjustments to your course as you float along the coin river. Give the common coins to the child to play with and to teach the lesson that grandfather likes to play with coins. Time spent together with the child is more important than the coins. THAT is a lesson you MUST learn. Everything else is secondary. Parents, grandparents, can I hear an "AMEN?" Edited by matthewvincent 12/02/2013 4:11 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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