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Can I have 1x2007, 2x2010 and 1x 2023, posted 2nd class recorded,

Thanks 🙏

35 minutes ago, Skyfiller said:

Looks good to me. Have you done a specific gravity test?

I've only checked the weight  and the dimensions of the coin, which are all correct.  One particular point of concern for me is the 2 in the 1892 date seems blurry, but I suppose the could just be general wear?  

updated post with hopefully 'better' photos... 

Well, I just found out today it's not so easy to take a good photo of a small gold coin:) will try again tomorrow and update the post if I can manage some better photos. Thanks to all the people who have replied.

Hi everyone

Just wanted a second opinion on this 1892 Victorian sovereign, does it look ok? It the only jubilee head sov I have so I don't have anymore comparison. 

Many thanks

J

Looks like an Maria Theresa Thaler?

3 minutes ago, theman73 said:

 

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I use to sell them on eBay with £19.90

I offer you £5 for them...;)

@LawrenceChard could you put my name on the waiting list for when those £5 sovereign comes back in stock, thank you.🤑

7 minutes ago, Orpster said:

'Young head' as a term for sovereigns is used for Victoria Young Head sovereigns rather than Elizabeth Young heads, 

Young Victoria's are also often referred to as bun heads. 

Best value sovereigns are currently at about a 7-7.5% premium at dealers, so 9% on a 1957/1959 is rather good considering.

I was referring to this deal on Baird web site:

Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign - St George Reverse | Baird & Co. (bairdmint.com)

is that premium too much for young head sovereign? I'm new to this, that's why I am asking.

the price of the Gillicks has gone up now.  but just seen this on their website for the Victoria young head sovereign.  is that a good price? thanks

Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign - St George Reverse | Baird & Co. (bairdmint.com) 

The real thing is up for auction next week, starting price £400,000

https://auctions.thecoincabinet.com/lots/view/4-8FU729/1839-gold-5-pounds-5-sovereigns-una-and-the-lion-equal-finest-pcgs-pr64-dcam-29448545-agw11435-oz

Only if I win £1 mil tomorrow on premier bonds....

38 minutes ago, JamesH said:

Managed to pick up a proof 2020 Sov at a little over bullion price and another shield so all good from me at COTR auction tonight 👍🏼

Do you mind sharing which lot number? I'm new to this, watched most of the auction, but didn't notice any outstanding bargains:)

I joined TSF in November, and it's a great place for advice and trading, I've not paid for the membership yet, simply because I know I will be spending too much money buying up the tempting deals , the 72 hrs delay is a useful cooling off period for me....;)

9 hours ago, Happypanda88 said:

I would suggest a restrike 1780 Maria Theresa Thaler.

They are 83.3% silver, 28grams, 41mm in diameter and inexpensive which makes it a nice pocket piece.   

Best of all, you can be fondling the woman all day and it wouldn't be illegal. 

😎

 

I just got some Thaler from TSF, they are beautiful coins and are a nice size and weight, but I found the lettering on the edges are too sharp and hurts my hands.  so, I have gone back to a stack of 7 worn Morgan dollars on my desk as my Goto fidget pieces.  

I attended Aberdeen grammar school back in the day..... A small world 🌎

Best regards

J

The ones I received from OP are absolutely fine.

My next target is a British trade dollar, I think it's a beautiful coin, I haven't managed to find a reasonable priced specimen yet.

7 hours ago, SidS said:

If you give me a sense of the time period you're interested in, it'll help me get a rough area.

Hammered coins (pre-1662)

Early Milled (1662-1815)

Late Milled (1816-1967)

Decimal (1968-present)

 

Thanks, I've just started so I will concentrate on early and late milled sliver coins for now. So far I've got 3 Victorian crowns. :)

On 25/10/2022 at 10:11, SidS said:

eBay for many, dealers for others.

When I say eBay, I don't tend to buy lots, I tend to cherry pick coins I want. I look for the scarcer ones. I look for coins where the dealer accept best offers, I tend to try and haggle them down to a reasonable price, sometime below, at or slightly above book value.

This is why it takes so long for me to accumulate silver - but I enjoy the coins I've got very much.

Sometimes it's cost averaging - pay over the odds for one, under price for the next few.

I also find dealers or sellers that I have dealt with, and have given me decent coins or decent discounts and stick with them.

Could you tell me if there are any reputable dealers on ebay you would recommend? I have just started collecting some historical British sliver coins, Many thanks