Bixley

Please see my personal message. Bixley

Not for sale. My collection.

I think you need to be a bit more specific as to which state you are looking for.

Much as we may want them, I don’t think the RM will stoop so low as to produce coins with semi naked ladies on them. And there would be issues with those of a feminine persuasion wanting coins with semi naked men on them. What I would like to see is a series of coins with heraldic devices. All RM has to do is to go to St George’s chapel at Windsor castle where there are loads of banners hanging up so no need for them to do any design work!

I love both the EIC and the Valiant designs. But I can’t afford proof coins. It’s a pity they never seem to issue bullion versions which I’m sure would sell like hot cakes to more impoverished collectors.

This is what the postie delivered today

The Seymour Unicorn joins the rest, courtesy of Chard’s.

Why? His mother reigned until her death. He is probably going to have a long innings and reign for twenty five years. He has inherited the genes for long life from both sides.

It depends on what you paid for the car on acquisition. If you paid £8K and sold it for £9k then you have made a £1k gain. If you bought it for £10k and sold it for £9k you have made a £1k loss.

Has my computer got the date wrong and it is actually 1st April?

The postie just delivered these: IMG_2305.jpg 183.7kB IMG_2306.jpg 182.3kB

Er, do you mean he got them from the Royal Mint? I thought milk spots were kosher.

I thought I would give this old post of mine a bump as there has been some discussion of the coin on recent posts.

64725 -should get to the top of the queue by Friday.

The postie just delivered these.

I'm still wondering why France seems to be included. And why not Scotland?

Can someone help me with the Latin. My rudimentary translation is’Charles by the grace of God, king of Great Britain, France and Scotland.’ I didn’t think the monarchy had claimed France since the days of Edward III.

The postie just delivered this bullion. i think the design shows best on the double.

That’s because they still have all the Nazi gold to sell off. Only joking - just.

Um, that depends on how familiar you are with Excel! It didn't take me long and I take a print out of it to coin fairs so I know to avoid duplicate items.

Me too. I have a spreadsheet where I can enter the gold price and it calculates the profit or loss on all the bullion items.

But according to Wikipedia the myth of George and the dragon dates to the 11th century which does indict him of not keeping up with the latest technology in dragon slaying.

I go in fear of the moderators. And the wife.

Okay, don't take this too seriously - It is a classic design which I love but from a practical viewpoint - What on earth possessed George to ride bareback? No saddle to hang stirrups from. Essential if you want to give a good thrust with a lance. The fact that a broken lance is discarded on the ground shows what a bad mistake this is. Which leads onto George now using a sword. However, where is his sword belt and scabbard? Carrying both a naked sword and a lance leaves no hand available to control the horse with the reins. George seems to have forgotten to put on his trousers or breeches, or any boots. The only other images I have seen of naked riders have been on dubious web sites featuring generously endowed young ladies demonstrating the rising trot. Riding with no leg protection or support in the gentleman's region is going to result in serious chafing and pain. George also seems to have not given sufficient attention to his horse's bridle. It doesn't have a noseband which is essential to keep the bit in position. And there doesn't seem to be a brow band either, essential to keep the bridle on the horse's head.