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Acquired these this year amongst a hoarde of australian and world coins. Just came across them today. The condition is bordering on road-kill but thought them worth a share Cheers Tt   The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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Calling them roadkill is a bit harsh - they look alright to me. Those early Victorian and late Georgian shillings took a battering. Both are solid VG examples. The 1849 just looks weakly struck in the centre, which is typical for coins of the era. It had only 650k minted that year which is quite scarce by their standards. Westcoin, I also have that 1789 Macclesfield conder although mine is a lot more worn.   The 1826 is a very nice design and the most common date of George IV, however this coin was exported out over the Empire including Australia and is very historic. It is nearly 200 years old after all! Edited by Princetane
08/24/2022 06:47 am
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United Kingdom
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This arrived to day. Being put away for a rainy day. Specks are on the capsule. 2002 Proof Sovereign   |
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This must be the gold coin that got you into a spin?
Well its a nice one, lovely shine and finish!
More from me soon!
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United Kingdom
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This must be the gold coin that got you into a spin? The very same. Won't be many more of these coming my way, that's for sure. 1928 penny to fill a gap in the box en route, and that's about it from me for a while. Work has dried up, literally, so I'm back to studying. That 1898 halfcrown of yours is a little belter. Some great definition on the Lions. |
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United Kingdom
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United States
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Beautiful additions!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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princetane very nice! I would like to get older British coins now that I have been looking at them, some older hammered stuff would be great, like Charles II, Henry III or others. Of course I'd really want a St. Patrick's Farthing before any of those. Too bad they are getting so popular and expensive now days.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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United Kingdom
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Was looking for some threepences to fill out a folder and added this to my order. Bit outside my usual purchase window, but I thought it was interesting looking. Vendors photo for now.  |
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United States
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Very nice! |
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Lovely piece. Here are my latest   1844 shilling I got cheap. The iron stains suggest its been rescued from a cesspit, well or a shipwreck. Otherwise its about Fine and probably worth the $11 I paid for it. It almost looks like a fake, but its entirely real, silver and all.   These 3 shillings dated 1873/74/75 came with it, a good group of well worn (VG) shillings that cost little more than melt. They have die numbers and fill gaps for now.   Again with all denominations, I start from scratch, this group of 1920s sixpences was cheap at $3.80 a coin. The 1920 and 21 are worn to death, but the 25 is a decent Fine and 22 almost Fine. The 1926 is in the next post. The 1925 is later wider rim variety. Edited by Princetane
08/26/2022 05:38 am
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United Kingdom
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Nice additions! The 1920 and 1921 shillings remind me of the ones I used to pull from change here in the 1970s!
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I would have taken them back then as they were sixpences!  These are the better ones I bought   This 1926 was also in the bulk lot, its probably VF or almost so and a decent piece - earlier head by the looks of things.   1905 - high VG, a slightly harder date, mainly brought to complete my 1905 set (Which was also referred to with the 3d last week)   1906 slightly better than above, also brought as it was quite cheap. For some reason the Edward 6ds are not as common as the George V and later coins. These last two I spent some real money on and consider them top quality coins by my standards.   1876 - a scarce date and great example. Only marred by the black toning and light scratches. Besides that you can see lustre and a coin that has almost no wear. It was sold to me as "near EF" but I would say its gEF or almost so.   1891 - This is a beauty, although more common and worn than above, it has none of the faults. This is that beautiful high VF level piece that looks nice and is often not collected much as most people want decent and cheap spacefillers or blingy GEM examples. So basically A or C grade coins and this is a solid B+ piece. It is like a similar 1900 shilling I have. Light but noticeable wear, but still a very desirable piece easy on the eye. I paid $3.80 for the 1926, $12 and $15 for the 1905/06, $40 for the 1891 and $55 for the 1876. |
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United Kingdom
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Another find from my favourite newsagents. It's had a life.   |
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Australia
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Thank you PrinceTane for these lovely old silver coins, 1817 Half Crown  1900 Half Crown  1901 Half Crown  |
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