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Simmoleon

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Simmoleon last won the day on June 11 2021

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  1. I think it may be time for RM to stop with the edge lettering - they clearly are having issues with it, one series you can understand but to do it again is just silly. Also, I’m going to say it, I once thought QC were the issue but again, some of the issues presented are as clear as day so at this point including multi-series feedback on QC issues - either management at RM is aware and letting these coins be sent or QC is just a sticker they put on. Even if RM are setting the QC bar low, they must know these coins will be returned. Again, QC on the odd coin or a particular series is feasible and understandable but this is becoming too common place at this point. The coins by the way do look stunning, I regretted not by the 5oz and I think I still have that regret after seeing them in hand.
  2. That’s an awful drop in detail from the original. To be honest the new great engravers lack some the finer detail in my opinion, aspects like the horses tail and plumes just lack the detail of the original. Just to note, I still really like the new GEs and they are miles better than the sovereign above. Just commenting the originals have way better strikes if you can find a nice one and the detail in them is ridiculously fine
  3. I’d be surprised if it didn’t surpass that estimate quite easily
  4. I’ll keep my eye open for this but I suspect it’ll cost a fair bit to whoever is lucky enough to be its next owner
  5. I mean, this one looks a bit more like a My Little Pony than a unicorn so I assumed somebody had hurt the original unicorn that appeared on all the shields
  6. The Great Engravers aren’t meant to be bullion so you can expect to pay a premium for the work that went in to the design and minting process. As people have mentioned, their presentation boxes and capsules add to the costs. Then you pay a premium because it’s one of the RM’s flagship range and I expect RM wants a bigger slice of the pie after previous GEs went for stupid prices. The mint are confident they’ll sell the GEs at this price, which leaves the decision down to us to understand if it’s a coin you want to invest in. It’s like Adidas make trainers but they sell some version for more because it’s their premium range and the demand is there. Probably less dust in a shoebox than a RM capsule but that’s a different conversation.
  7. Once you receive the gold, post some pics as I agree the finish is a major positive - will be interesting how this looks in hand but I think it’ll be a winner if you get an issue free one from RM. Grading them will be interesting, anything with a matte finish always feels like a gamble with NGC, I’d probably do the same mate and not grade them especially if you are holding them.
  8. This statement is spot on, it’s tough not just to jump on every release or deal. Trying to take that step back and understand what is happening is a skill many of us have partially mastered in my opinion but sometimes you chase something and get your fingers burnt. Then hindsight sets in and you have to take the loss and learn the lessons. I am now buying coins I like and if I’m stuck with them I’m fine as I want them in my collection anyway. The amount of mints, the amount of releases, the quality issues from one particular mint I like to buy coins from, the new world of grading (and what this means to a coin) and things likes milk spotting just add to the complexity of buying moderns. I think comparing this to gambling is probably a suitable comparison.
  9. 2oz silver - no premium, just for collectors to enjoy 5oz silver - I expect a small premium if they grade well (PF69 will holds its value, PF68 the world has ended and the feelings of despair hit home) 10oz silver - deffo keeps its value, its low mintage is a good thing but I think again it may have a premium if it grades well 2oz gold - I like it a lot, I think it’s a good investment but I doubt it’ll replicate the heights of Una or Graces but who knows. With Una (once the market spoke) and to a degree the Graces, the FOMO and hysteria were ridiculous and unfortunately or fortunately depending, that market and demand has gone or certainly reduced to normality I think the value of the silver range especially the 2oz is limited as you can literally buy an original 1818-1820 crown at a reasonable price and if you get a nice one they are way better than this range in my opinion. You also, get the original obverse which is a different level to the portrait on this coin. Also, the historic strikes are different to the modern strikes and I really like how the old presses struck the designs. I was thinking how strange it must have been in 1818 when coins in pocket change were likely prooflike master pieces 😂
  10. Said this earlier this week, you need to find a buyer who is willing to pay more for a 2024 Great Engravers rather than buying a high quality original 1818-1820 crown. Regardless, I do like the 5oz silver especially with the size of the coin but would I overspend massively on one, probably not as you can find amazing originals in that price range. It’s becoming more difficult but you can still find them.
  11. The issue I see is the 2oz silver is more than double the weight of the original 1818 crown but only 3mm more in diameter making the coin a fatty and hence, the edge looks too big. The 5oz diameter I think is 60mm so despite it’s even heavier the coin seems to present better
  12. Am I the only person who thinks RM sales pictures are just a bit strange - the pic showing the edging at the top of the page looks amazing but in the actual sales page they look less appealing. These will be way better in-hand
  13. Don’t think it will crash and burn but I don’t believe this will be a huge flipping opportunity either. Definitely a coin for the collectors with the potential of a small rise on RRP if the mintage is low. My logic for this is pretty simple, Una at PF70 was going for £5k+ for the 2oz silver but that didn’t out value the original coins (obviously wasn’t even close). You can get an 1818 - 1820 crown in high grade from £1k and certainly a top example for £5k. I can’t see anybody paying silly amounts of money for a 2024 coin when you can buy an original example. I am excited for this coin, will be interesting to see what RM have done with the design but if you buy as a collector then regardless of the secondary market you’ll be happy. How many of us received the Gothic Crown Reverse and thought this is a true work of art and RM had done an amazing job only for the secondary market to not really appreciate this design for numerous reasons.
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