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Ah, The Solachesis conundrum.
Has to take detailed photos, but macro shots enhance flaws

50mm lens with extension tubes... Macro Baby!

I like the design. My only concern is that the relief, much like the 2021 Britannia/Lion, is just too flat to really look good in hand. But I think the design is really good.

I received my box for the quarter ounce gold. Hopefully get the 1/4oz gold coin this year some time 🤣

Was the 2021 face much better?

I like the design. My only concern is that the relief, much like the 2021 Britannia/Lion, is just too flat to really look good in hand. But I think the design is really good.

Just ordered the: "The Britannia 2023 UK Two-Coin Silver Proof Set".

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'The figure of the seahorse was important in Ancient Greek mythology, and it was the half-equine half-aquatic ‘Hippocampus’ that pulled the chariot of Poseidon, God of the Sea. This monstrous creature combined an equine head (from the Greek ‘hippo’ or horse) with a serpent, fish, or seahorse-like tail (‘campus’ meaning sea monster). The Hippocampus featured on coins of the Roman empire, meaning Jonathan’s design, just like Britannia, is rooted in both ancient history and modern times.'

Nice mix of the old and the new, full and half. Thanks to @Tn21 for the trade and @Sh97if for the halves, including a tasty 1891s

Arrived today thanks to @Darr3nG.  1/4oz and 1/2oz 1987 bullion Britannias. It marks a shift in my stacking/collecting strategy and abilities but I'm really happy with these 2. Just the 1987 full ounce now to make up the full set of the 1st year that gold Britannias were minted. I'm not scared to handle these outside of the caps either which is pretty nice to be able to do. 

Arrived today- not going to get anyone too excited but made me happy 🤣
1894 semi key date V nickel for the date run, probably vf20 (cleaned) but perfect for the folder at only a tenner!

I don't use Atkinsons much any more, but I do quite like their preowned offerings sometimes.
I  bought a post 2012 Brit and 1oz bar (silver, I'm not a jillionaire...) and was delighted with what turned up.
Alongside a bang average 2016 Brit (which joins the small beginnings of a second date run) I received a lovely Perth Mint Swan bar. First one I've had, great result for £27...

Got a little bit of sorting to do 😅 thank you @MintageSeller

Latest additions, firstly to my Charles I collection, this time a Scottish Twenty Pence.  Third Coinage, 1637-42; Bust wholly within circle, R as last S.5590. Weight 0.93g.
I haven’t quite made my mind up on the Reference of the Charles II Twopence as yet- I think it’s Spink 3318.  nice little coin.



 

Gorgeous bit of toning to this 2020 Albion bar. 

Finally got around to playing with my new* camera and lens [Canon EOS 650D + 50mm 1.8 STM] ...*new to me  
Tried out some lighting effects and focus stacking

Chinese coins in bar shape😄 Just wonderfull minted, even in this size
2020 China 3 x 5 Yuan / 3 x 15 gr silver
600 years Forbidden City
 

What are all those foreigners doing in there?

Have to give credit, excellent box!
Was half expecting a tin/leatherette monstrosity 

Plenty of packing inside, if there ever is a completer, just sling it in on top and squish down!😮😮

Yes will get a pic now
 

Guess they have taken too much on per usual ( I mean receiving a box and no coin is a new one on me lol

That said he loves a bit of gold too, big fan of the jubilee soverign

This is also a coin that took me a little while to warm up to, the 2022 Britannia. I like it more and more every week...