TownCalledMalice

A small Xmas present that I got from GS.BE. Will be interesting to see how prices compare next year.

Recently came across this piece below, As a lover of all History & Geography this piece was a must for me..... I’ve seen many Tombstone associated bars & coins over the years, But none have tickled my fancy until I found this gem.
This has been in it’s original sleeve for many moons, Until today when I photographed it. You can see the natural patina build up around the inner flap sits on the bar which I think looks amazing 🔥🔥🔥
I knew it was rare but even the big dogs in the states have confirmed this is a super rare specimen. 

There won't be many kids coming along if you and the missus carry on like that!
Absolutely disgusting behaviour!

Mint Error I think - surely struck upside down?
Also, I hope @jonrms and @SILVERFINGER don't see these, they are delicate souls, who may not recover from the shock/excitement.

If I ask the wife for one of them she’ll probably make me wait till March!

A little indulgence vintage art bar from the 80’s I believe 👌

One for the kids inheritance that l

My Christmas present Kitkat arrived today. 
Gonna start a Scotsdale collection I think. 

Thanks @strawsforturtlesLLC

Armenian Ark from @TomR92 just to keep the stack ticking over. 

RAM "Seasons Change" Silver Proof Kangaroos 2016-19   When the Royal Australian Mint revealed the first design in this series back in 2016, my first feeling were of an overwhelming apathy towards an extremely "busy" design showing all the artistic acumen of a 'C' grade at art 'A'-level.   Given some of the outstanding designs of earlier members of the "Skippy" collection, it was scarcely fathomable that such an uninspired fettling should have been selected to represent the initial offering in the mint's first ever quartet.   It transpired that the three ensuing artworks of 2017-19 were of an equally thought-provoking calibre and so mind-numbingly tedious that all four are barely distinguishable from one another. The idea of attempting to portray the four seasons through the medium of effectively monochrome two-dimensional silver proved to be an unprecedented miscalculation.   The maximum mintages of each of the four proof roos was set at 5,000 - this number having sold out for the three previous proofs. However, such was the tsunami of demand that the actual mintages ranged from a "high" of 2,802 in 2016 before petering right off to just 1,733 in 2019 - the rarest proof roo by an outback mile.   These numbers are indubitably the only fact of genuine import about this set - leading, as they do, to a currently still under-appreciated rarity factor and subsequent seemingly bizarre high prices.   These roos have yet to even begin to grow on me. and under no circumstances should they be purchased for the purpose of admiring their aesthetic beauty. They have none. Only collectors and speculators should approach these beasts...nothing to see here.

Finally completed the set, Those who know will understand:-
 
 
 
 

Got this as one of my Christmas presents, a British 1937 dated coronation 1 crown, minted from .500 silver.
This coin was last crown to be made of silver in the UK, and was brought out to commemorate the coronation of king George VI in 1937, it was made for one year only, with only 418,600 made.
A very large coin, you would certainly know about it with a few of these in your pockets back then.
Surprisingly this coin is still legal tender in the UK, having been revalued at 25p, though they are worth quite a bit more than this now, pics dont do it justice and the coin has most of its original mint lustre remaining.
 

 


 

Last QB for my box yay
 

I realise I didnt take any photos opened, so a bit pointless sorry, but bought this to split with a friend, possibly our last silver stack for quite some time as focus post-brexit will shift to gold.
2 10oz QB White Lions
2 tubes 2oz QB Greyhounds
2 tubes 1oz 2021 Britannias
Ordered from gs.be on Friday, dispatched on Monday and yeah, I was very nervous about the shipping with the borders closed but it was no issue and arrived Wednesday. Phew!

I'm sorry to break this to you, I know this isn't an ideal way of doing this.
I'm actually your long lost grandson 👀

These actually arrived Dec 8th, just now posting.
Merry Christmas to my 5 grandchildren, they will split 125oz of 2020 Libertads .
Merry Christmas to all TSF members as well.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Merry X-mass Mr. Freezerrr
 

Twas the day before xmas and a last minute couple of naughty but nice purchases 
 

I wasn’t quite sure where to go next after my initial foray into historic sets and to follow on from my purchase of the 1902 Edward VII Matte Proof Set.  
Decided on this beautifully preserved 1911 George V Proof Coronation Set- a tiny 952 10 Coin ‘short’ sets were issued.

Once again, thank you to @Elements @Roy & @SilverMike who helped me decide 😀 

These just arrived, all beautiful.
2020 limited edition silver proof and a 2020 v75 in pr70uc and the rarer blue label.
 

That seems rather unfair!  Looking at his picture I am sure he would have made a very fine, valued and loved BBC children's TV presenter in the 70s or 80s

 

2008 RAM 1oz Silver Proof " Reg Mombassa" Kangaroo   Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, this was the second in the highly successful "Artists" series of 2007-09.   "Well-known" and "legendary" Reg Mombassa has been best known in Australia for a multitude of art works and styles as well as music. His art work has graced the Mambo Graphics clothing series, music recording covers, books, calendars and  he has even had the honour of painting one of Melbourne's historic trams. Reg was also extremely famous for his musical skills as co-founder and guitarist in the band Mental As Anything.    Oh, really? Personally I had never heard of him prior to this coin and have had zero intention of ever learning anything more, even based on this alluring CV.   "Shining through on this coin is Reg's typical Aussie larikin sense of humour for which he is so well known." Righty-ho, thanks for clearing that up. All well and good if you're an Ozzie, but a load of irrelevant tosh if you're not.   Regardless of the sycophantic gushings of the RAM, I really like this rather endearing fellow and it proved to be extremely popular with collectors too, the full mintage of 7,500 selling out very swiftly. Of all the proof Skippies. this version has proved the best "investment" and is still highly sought after - as, indeed, are the both its FrUnc and gilded counterparts.   Huge thanks to @CadmiumGreenfor his invaluable assistance in delivering this.  

Cheers mate, you're welcome. Keep those fires burning up North and a Happy Christmas to all TSF 🎅
 

well as we close to the end of 2020 this is my haul for the year not sure what next year will bring but have a good one merry Christmas and a happy new year