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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Doh!
Thanks t-weed, I'm having a blast already! So much to learn, apparently.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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glad this got moved as I never visit the other forum. Very noce 'small' lot Scooby. It seems you are finding you way into the darkside more and more each day. It started with some bronze pennies and now, collections from Ireland. You have slipped into the darkside my Padawan!
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4000 Posts |
I'm slowly buying chunks of a collection off of a guy I met locally. Next up will be Canadian and 600+ British coppers - can't wait!  What started as just a couple of contacts has spread by word of mouth and I have coins crawling out of the woodwork! Supposed to meet another couple next weekend for a silver collection! (Sorry, that will be US). |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Hi, No offence taken (or intended). I just think that all that sort of thing is best left unsaid (especially if you're not really sure about it) and we are all here because of a love of coins :) As far as the OP lot goes - it's a great looking treasure trove and many happy hours will no doubt be had hunting through them. As with everything condition is everything and particually so with Irish coins because (a bit like the US coins) there is not a huge number of types so collectors spend a lot of time upgrading. I don't collect Irish coins at all - though I do have about 50 (that's an Irish thing right there). At the risk of opening a can of worms again (sorry) keep an eye out for any counterstamped coins in there. I suspect there won't be any if they have been in the US for a long time, but there was a period of time here in Northern Ireland when coins of both the Republic and the UK circulated side by side. One side counterstamped coins from the Republic with certain grafetti and the other counterstamped the UK coins with their own particular "colourful phrases" There are collectors of these counterstamps and they are worth a premium if you run across any. hope this helps Enjoy.. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That definitely helps! I will keep an eye out and let you know if I find any. That would be cool! This kid (well, when he was a kid) moved to the U.K. when he was very young and used to go through his dad's pocket change every day. So, who knows what's in there! He is the same guy I got the cartwheels from. It's going to keep me busy for a little while and I'm looking forward to it. Can't wait to get my hands on the U.K. coins! I'm a big fan of coppers, regardless of where they are from. I also picked up the Field Marshall Wellington half penny token from him, too. I was told it is British, but from everything I've read it was minted by a private issuing company for circulation in Canada around 1812.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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hey are almost like mint sets, except all of the coins are dated 1980 with the exception of the 50p. It is dated 1981. There was no 1980 50p minted. The set was likely put together later in 1980, or early 1981. Or someone has modified the set. Check the seals. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Sa-weet! I'll be watching for the dupes to go on auction (I hope). Nice haul, Scoob.
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Valued Member
Ireland
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Wow great collection!! I'm from Northern.Ireland and just like one half of northern ireland I don't hail to the queen hehe
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice batch!
I just recently picked up all the St. Patricks silver
coinage (minted for 7 yrs.) but by a private mint.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Johnsderry: My ancestry is from both sides, and at least a generation removed.
I still love BOTH sides, and that includes the coins!
I would have loved to go through this batch.
Scooby: Come back! We miss you!
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