The big question that one..
How much you pay is entirely up to you.
Pay what you can most afford is the answer.
Get a coin in the best possible condition for your $'s.
If you're looking on
ebay,steer clear of the high priced buy it nows, and watch a good "auction" based example.
A nice EF or better I would expect to pay $200-$300+ and unc double that.
Be warned of the sellers judgement on grades and use your own. Ask for better scans/pics if the one supplied is crap!
The 1st place to plonk your eyes on is the hair braiding just to the left of Victoria's ear. This shouldn't appear "flat" and will only just show the slightest of wear in EF. The reverse side,check the lions faces. These are possibly the easiest places to look for wear as the nose and eyes will wear 1st.
Good dates?.. All of them. most popular, 1849.Known as the "Godless" florin. No DG for DEI GRA "by the grace of god"
Comes in variations but a "WW" obliterated will have a better resale appeal. What's "WW" obliterated?.. The Disigner William Wyon placed his innitials at the bottom, right of Vicky's shoulder below the date, but an alternative beading arrangement all but hid the WW.
A few years extract a premium, notably.. 1850,1877 & 1879
Like I mentioned, all years are good so it's all about good judgement on condition.
Great coins and I have lots of them in my collection,so good luck.
Nearly forgot.. No issues with forgeries on these that I'm aware of. Too intricate and not quite enough value yet to warrant it. Unlike the Gothic crown, the valuable Florins are quite rare and Forgeries would very quickly be eliminated as well as scrutinised at every point.
Posted 10/04/2011 2:05 pm
