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United States
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1806 One Penny   |
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United States
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1854 Half Penny   |
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Netherlands
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Here is my latest.. For my world coin collection by date I bought this one below melt.. A few day's ago I found an 1 Pound Belfast coin in the change from a truck driver here in Holland, are they common?  |
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United Kingdom
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Its the most common of that commemorative design. Well, in my area anyway.
I suppose I could post pictures of my change here...
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I suppose I could post pictures of my change here... If you got 'em, post 'em........  |
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United States
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I'll play! Start with the older shillings. 1697, William III  1711, Anne  1723, George I  1787, George III  1826, George IV  |
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svslav Those are extremely Nice...
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Ireland
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OK, I wanna play too..... Here are some of my latest additions First Up George V 1935 Penny  1718 Halfpenny No Stop Obverse and E/R in Georgivs, and E/R in REX (Unlisted Errors)  James II 1689 Gunmoney Shilling  George V 1940 Sixpence  George III 1762 Silver Threepence  A lot of the time Quality of the coin is irrelevent to me, I just love to think..."HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOUCHED THAT COIN IN HISTORY" |
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A lot of the time Quality of the coin is irrelevant to me, I just love to think..."HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOUCHED THAT COIN IN HISTORY" My sentiments exactly... My old and worn coins are among my most cherished numismatic possessions. I would buy a very old coin even if it was worn smooth, bent or holed. Because that coin has pure character and if it could only speak of its journey throughout history... You could very well imagine the tales it could tell.. |
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A lot of the time Quality of the coin is irrelevent to me, I just love to think..."HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TOUCHED THAT COIN IN HISTORY" This informs at least 90% of my non-commemorative purchases! I think of the Reichsmarks, and the Old Victorian Crowns, and just wonder what these coins have seen, who fought and died for them, used them to court a lovely young lady, or gave them to a beloved grandchild? I think it's the crux of the hobby for me. Also, Windchild, I LOVE the "death head" Crowns. I bought an 1889 to "go with" a BU Half Crown I bought as my first ever coin purchase, only to discover that my half crown is 1887 :) I guess I will just have to get an 1887 Crown, and an 1889 Half Crown, both BU of course! |
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  I got this for near spot, roughly 8 bucks each. I love British Silver, and I love King George coinage, so this was an easy buy. Numismatic value at bullion price! I think the seller was a little conservative with his grading, he gave the 1932 a VF and the 1933 a F, while I am confident the 32 could do a little better. |
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United States
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Moving on to sixpence: 1574, Elizabeth I  1697, William III  1758, George II  1816, George III  |
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My second most resent UK coin buy...
1891 Victoria Crown Windchild  The Dragon Slayer and Queen Victoria design coinage are two of my most favorite and most desirable coins... Congrats  Quote:
I got this for near spot, roughly 8 bucks each. I love British Silver, and I love King George coinage, so this was an easy buy. Numismatic value at bullion price! Anjohl That is a Great deal I cannot judge a grade from the photo. But you did good. Quote:
Moving on to sixpence:
1574, Elizabeth I
1697, William III
1758, George II
1816, George III svslav Those are very impressive coins |
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Canada
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Thanks Harry. I am a big fan of British coinage. I think part of it is the shared cultural identity, most evident by the queen being on "their money too". I also like the history of the odd denominations, and the fact that the currency was originally based on weight.
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