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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I recently acquired a nice coin    What do you think? Edited by NumisMattyUk
08/19/2007 12:13 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it's very shiney. I rarely see coins in that nice of grade around here.  Makes me jealous.  |
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United Kingdom
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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
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Thanks :D - I am getting a feeling of being about to start collecting Straits Settlements coins as I have picked up a few others at good prices. Seems quite an interesting region in terms of British history and very popular with collectors too.
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Moderator
 United States
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I also enjoy collecting from this area. Very nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It is in wonderful condition. Congratulations.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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:D - one of my finest buys yet!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Does anyone know what the Krause Catalog says for the value of this coin and is it rare?
Edited by NumisMattyUk
08/20/2007 2:01 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Straits Settlements
KM# 27 1916 1/4 cent
Composition- Bronze
Mintage: 4,000,000 F-1.00 VF- 2.00 XF- 4.50 Unc.- 12.00 BU- ---
It is the only date listed for its type.
My Krause is the 31st edition, of 2004.
Edited by ElleKitty
08/20/2007 2:22 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Its a great looking coin Matt. Definitely uncirculated, very choice. Thats an excellent buy and I would have bought it also if the chance came up.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Thanks Irish^ - there some small hairlines you can see close up and of course the lustre is a bit dull in a patch at about 7-8 o'clock on the reverse side but it's all good to me.. :)
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Pillar of the Community
Luxembourg
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British colonial coins are indeed very nice. Some have even interesting shapes or a huge hole and most are still very affordable in high grades.
Good buy!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Maudry - this one's rare ;)
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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"Straits Settlements
KM# 27 1916 1/4 cent
Composition- Bronze
Mintage: 4,000,000 F-1.00 VF- 2.00 XF- 4.50 Unc.- 12.00 BU"
I think my source could well be wrong then :(
http://(131231) Not Allowed - Auto-Removed /countries/Malaysia.html
KM#27 gives a value of $32.00 in UNC
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Pillar of the Community
Luxembourg
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Well he says, his prices are also based on his personal opinions.
Now if you are really interested into one specific kind of area, you should not try to make some savings by not buying specialized catalogues.
You will easily get back that money by not buying too expensive coins or by recognizing real bargains!
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