How Far Back Can We Go? Sixth Edition! Ended At 1380 Waiting On 1379

Hi Paralyse I definitely agree with the Everyman collection concept which is mostly what I am for, but I have an intermediate type too.

At one end we have Pepactonius and Dorado's shimmering gold and silver proofs and MS coins and the Everyman barbers at the other end (Like my Halfcrowns).

I have a new level of collection called "What interests me for world coins" and "Everyman with cream" for everything else. This is where you will buy your aGOOD to Fine stuff, but every now and then you add a VF/EF coin to your collection and especially with nice designs, a high VF coin can look very attractive - it won't break the bank too much (Your chosen gVF piece should be a common date).





Take this coin it's a candidate for the Everyman plus cream tier, 1800s and pre 1914 Britannia pennies are a dime a dozen in conditions VG and under (G and under for pre 1880) and better exist and are not too pricey, but you have to look for them and the cheapness and availabilty of a Good condition coin is easier than seeking out VF.

This penny is only Fine to gFine, but it was in amongst common coins (Let's say its everyman but the man kept the thing wrapped up in a handkerchief and gave it to their child or something for safekeeping).

In 1901 you will also see an EF penny which is a "Cream" coin - the word cream comes from the Prince song, one of my favourites.

I also like to collect VF to near EF coins for my post 1930 Halfcrowns as everyone can get G - Fine no problems and the Pepactoniuses of the world want UNC and Gem, but there is a pool of VF+ coins left that the poor can't afford and the rich think are too below their collections - that is where I come in!

1902 UK.
3 Pence- Edward VII incl. Maundy.

1902 H Canada.
25 cents- Edward VII.

1902 -- Kingdom of Belgium, 1 centime:

1902 the first year of King Edward VII's coinage and his coronation took some 18 months after his mother's death. In fact it took so long, he nearly died waiting. It was planned for May 1902, but he had a sudden illness and he had to wait until August 2nd 1902. He was almost 61 years old, the oldest new king except for William IV who was nearly 66 at his coronation. Like William his reign was short.





The 1902 Half crown bought a new design by George William De Saulles. It would last until 1927.

This one is Fine to gFine.

Tomorrow we will have Victoria and someone of the Brit haters will be annoyed, that her coins will dominate until July 20th provided we have no more crashes.

1902 -- United Kingdom, 1 sovereign:

Already a nice selection for 1902! Here are mine:

A tiny third-farthing, issued for use in Malta:

Halfpenny, probably saved as a souvenir of Coronation Year:

Crown - This can be seen as a commemorative issue for Edward VII's coronation, or as the last of the crowns issued for regular circulation:


Maundy Set: