Cscratchy

Haven't posted in awhile, thought members might be interested in this auction, mostly Canadian coins but some paper notes and US items.
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Haven't posted in awhile, thought members might be interested in this auction, mostly Canadian coins but some paper notes and US items.
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Haven't posted in awhile, thought members might be interested in this auction, mostly Canadian coins but some paper notes and US items.
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Exactly right. Always wise to wear gloves when handling nice coins. I asked my missus to buy me some and she got me a lovely pair.
 

A wonderful Half Sovereign.  Thanks@SamG 

Hi, @Cscratchy.
Without all the marks put together, we can not find out what assay office, what year, what maker, etc.
The lion passant is the mark for sterling silver 925/1000 purity. Inside that type of shield was used for London (1300-present), Chester (1701-1962) and Sheffield (1773-present). Birmingham, Exeter, Glasgow, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Dublin used for sterling another symbols or lion in different shield.
For sure it is another mark to show the City Mark (London - leopard, Birmingham - anchor, Sheffield - crown, etc.).
The letter "m" should be analysed in accordance with all those marks to be find the exactly year. 
So, tell your friend, please, to make a picture of entire piece, having all together all the hallmarks and I am sure we can help.
Cheers!
Stefan.
 

Meow

First Gold Britannia Half ounce

Finally got them encapsulated. pair of 1894 Gold Eagles

First Gold Britannia Half ounce

First Gold Britannia Half ounce

First Gold Britannia Half ounce

First Gold Britannia Half ounce

Another crown for the collection 🙂

First Gold Britannia Half ounce

Became aware of these recently on a resurrected sales thread. Loved the story behind these coins and just had to have one.
Chards blog post about the coins for those who are interested:
https://www.chards.co.uk/blog/the-bank-of-canada-hoard/1002
 

I have previously picked up this beautiful Dragon and Tiger coin. I sadly missed out on picking up the designs of this beautiful Chinese Myths and Legends coin series. I am going back and pick them up as I hope to have the set at some point in the future.