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It’s not the first time I have seen errors like this but the one on the left is fairly spectacular.   I have heard of but not seen a Sovereign minted in lead.  No idea if this is folklore or true, I will disbelieve until I see one.  

A book I actually want for Christmas... Thanks

It really depends on the “error”.  Marsh is a good guide for where errors raise the value of a Sovereign.  
 
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If it's been in Jewellery it's likely to be bought for 95% of spot, I've seen some under weight and sold as scrap.......Or you could be lucky and get a key date even if these have been in jewellery or have wear can fetch a premium.  

Bartered in pubs, where do you drink mate?    We think we are doing well when theres a meat raffle on! 

1.  Coins or bars? i'd say personal preference once you've bought a few items
2. treat this question like a beautiful woman, start slow, find your rhythm and when you're ready, blow your load
3. Use testing methods, magnets or scales and calipers, gravity testing etc... a sigma verifier is expensive so it depends on your spending plan and affordability, i'd rather spend over 1k on buying metals from reputable sources
4. Best delivery method? refer to answer 2, or Special Delivery
5 Different members prefer different forms so go with what you're happy with
6. Check out their profile, refer to answer 2
7. Special delivery esp for expensive purchases
8. Silver bullets do not kill vampires, ask my wife!!!! 

Well that was very helpful I appreciate your sarcasm, I can't stop laughing, I have peed my pants, I should go to the bathroom but this patronising pile of excrement is just too funny, I know what I will play it again, I cannot resist.. 

When it comes down to it 1 oz of fine silver is 1 oz of silver. If that is in the shape of a round coin or a rectangular bar ultimately it is all the same.

The design on the top might make it worth more monies if it is historic or rare. Start slow buy several different items and see what you like the look of. This could be American Silver Eagles (ASE’s), Britannias (Brits), Vienna Philharmonic (Philli’s), Australian Kangaroo’s (Roo’s) to name but a few

Sigma makes a precious metal verifier which you put your items on and via science it tells you the composition. There is also a less reliable test with magnets and also a specific gravity test you can do which involves scales and a mug of water.

If using Royal Mail ONLY special delivery is insured for precious metals anything less is not insured and so if it goes missing in the post you haven’t got any recourse to claim. Many people use lower standards of postage but this is the only way for it to be insured

You can pay people on the forum in either paypal (friends and family) or bank transfer. Some sellers also accept crypto and cash

You can click on a forum member profile to see their reputation. For example I have 119 as it stands at the moment

Postage is usually at the cost and risk of the buyer only special delivery is insured so if they choose for example 1st signed for then they assume the risk of it isn’t delivered.

Silver Bullets do kill vampires and if you send one to an address in Scotland it is not unheard of the recipient to get a knock on the door from the Police thinking that a para military death threat has been sent! (True story)

In general are bars better than coins for weight?
No, and bars are difficult to shift 
Should I start slow or blow my load straight away? 
Slow, just to see if this game is for you or not
How do I know that I have not bought a pile of chocolate coins?
That's why you start slow.
What is the best delivery method?
Depends how much you spend, I tend to go special delivery for anything over 100
How do I pay people on this forum?
Mainly Bacs
What is the best way to know if the seller has a good reputation?
Look at trading feedback on profile.
What is the best postage option?
Depends what you buy
Do silver bullets kill vampires?
Don't buy them, waste of money

In general are bars better than coins for weight?
In general the higher the weight the lower the price over spot. There are more larger bars than larger coins
Should I start slow or blow my load straight away?
Start slow. Research the cost average effect. Develop a plan.
How do I know that I have not bought a pile of chocolate coins?
Buy from known reputable dealers in the beginning. Go to a local dealer and touch what you're going to buy. Educate yourself further.
What is the best delivery method?
Buying over the counter. Couriers.
How do I pay people on this forum?
Bank transfer.
What is the best way to know if the seller has a good reputation?
Look at the seller's trade feedback and reputation (displayed in the seller's profile).
What is the best postage option?
Do silver bullets kill vampires?
As per the Ultraviolet mini series it's carbon bullets.
 

You are correct.