GoldenGriffin

An 1814 Paris 20 Francs with much lustre, Louis XIII dressed portrait. Quite hard to find an uncirculated sample. Of all Franc designs this and the Napoleon III shield back are my favourite. Cracked out from a PCGS MS63 and spots/grease removed.

A tiny 1852 US Gold $2.50 coin and the 2023 1/4oz platinum proof Britannia. Lovely to get these delivered today. 

Never bought a coloured coin before, but I loved this design too much. Really shows off this year’s lunar silver. 

received Friday the latest coin in the series 

Many thanks to @Blinny for this lovely double that arrived today. Decent 1996 St.George & Dragon £2 are tough to find. Cheers for the deal, Chris.

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

Could well be. its funny so many have a similar distinct ‘scratching’ definitely something systematic. 
 
this is my 62. Similar scratches. 

1oz silver lunar, Paris Mint
 
 
  

Agreed!  They are scratchy!
This is a 5 Sovereign graded by PCGS PR67 DCam (not mine!).
Photos are deceiving!

 
 

Today I received this 1937 5 Sovereign, I am sending for grading, how do you think it will grade?

Thanks @Webster 
1oz proof Britannia 1997
One of the more desirable of the series. Most likely not doing a proof Brit date run because they botched the series with one or two very bad designs, but will be looking at some better examples.

Only a small addition today 🤔

Thanks @Orpster for the lovely Elizabeth II Jubilee Crown, lovely coin with frosting as thick as treacle.
And thank you to @ST1986 for the opportunity to purchase such a wonderful 5 Sovereign.  
 




 

Just received the proof 3 sovereign set for 2024, and I love Egypt to the 4 coin set is a guilty pleasure ")

Some more dragons and a quokka. Supplies seem abit intermittent atm. 

Three chaps to thank for this beautiful Gibraltar sovereign!!
@FriedrichVonHayek who sold it to me, @stefffana who brought it to my attention and the lovely Mr. A who bought it for me🌞
I am reliably informed that the woman in the scene is a distant grandmother to Princess Diana who encouraged Pistrucci to create the St. George that we know so well.
 

The Grffin of Edward III returns from PCGS. Very shocked at a PR66!
Obverse has hairlines all of a sudden visible to the naked eye which weren't there when it was with me. it would have gone striaght back to the RM in 2021.
Mine is the only one graded so far at PCGS.
I feel this could be a coin swap.  Let's see if any other Griffin's all of a sudden get graded much higher.
The 1oz Dragon at PR67 I understand because I bought it from a dealer who posted images of a pristine coin but when I got it, I could see why they graded it a PR67.  FFS! Bar Stewards!
Anyway, rant partially over, at least I have one.

Another unexpected pickup.

Quiet weekend at home saving some cash you buggers made a mess of that plan

In true fashion, spot price falls today as soon as I receive these and make payment 🤦

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

I know what you are getting at 😉… an Improper viewing of a solar eclipse ?

Thanks to @Jbend and @Skelator88

3 Half Sovereigns
From @shawy2510 - Two George V (1912, 1915) and a 1982 Machin.