MickB

Can’t keep up with big spender James, but here’s my modest 1/2 oz in total for the week from the RM. Should have bought the QB years ago….

My replacement 2oz Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2022 Proof just arrived and it's an absolute belter!

Big thanks to @Fenlander1 @BackyardBullion @SilverSells @AgD @shawy2510 for today's arrival's 

Received this 1871 Sydney mint shield back Sovereign today.  Lovely coin. 
 
It came with the Douro wreck certificate and box but frankly as the capsule was loose it would be easy to swap the coin. So I am not sure that a grading company would attribute it as a Douro wreak coin. I would be interested in anyone’s thoughts on this. 

Another few bits thanks to:-
@James32
@modofantasma
@ChrisSilver

TSF has many members who are great photographers, both professional and amateur hobbyist and many members would like to learn how to take better photos of their coins and bars and to know what products and equipment they need for the best at home photos.

It has been requested for a specific Photography section, and this has been an intended addition for quite some time. We are pleased to finally announce that we have a new Precious Metals Photography section for members to post Photography Guides, Tips, Discussions & Questions, as well as a place to post photography product/equipment reviews.

For now and for ease of use we have put the Photography Guides, Tips, Photography Product Reviews, Discussions & Questions into a single section. Photos can be shared in the pre-existing Photos Only Topics section, which is now found within the new Precious Metals Photography section.

The NEW Photography Guides, Tips, Discussions & Questions subsection can be viewed by everyone, only Premium Members can post new topics and reply to topics in this section. When creating a topic in this section you will need to use one of the following prefixes:
- Quick Tip
- Guide / Tutorial
- Photography Equipment Review (for reviews of photography products, equipment and related photography items etc)
- Question
- Discussion

The existing Photos Only Topic has the same user permissions settings as before. 

You can see the new section here:
https://www.thesilverforum.com/forum/150-precious-metals-photography/

Many thanks to the members who post informative guides and tips and who help others with their photography related questions. 

Please report any photography topics that need to be moved to the new section so that we can move them over  

 
@DrDave @Charliemouse

Some more Banco De Mexico beauties today In from the USA 

Two nice sovereigns landed this morning , courtesy of @KevjustKev
1902 and a 1925 added to the growing stack . 

Some shiny from @Colnago

Hello all
I have for sale my set of 10 ungraded 1/4oz Queen’s Beasts for sale. All mint condition in capsules  
Ideally I want this to go as a full set for ease. 
This set with case is on Chards currently for £5757. 
I want:
£5250 (plus shipping of choice). 
Thanks for looking  
 

Beautiful 2021 RP proof set 5oz and 2oz added to the libertad collection. 250 mintage on these beasts 

Been a busy month or two, picked up quite a bit from @Tn21 @Gordy @Sh97if and others that I've forgotten (sorry).
 Always nice to get home to packages waiting for you. Though not so nice checking your bank balance after these splurges!

Thanks to @silvergaga for helping me complete my Series II of the 1oz Perth Mint Lunars.
Here is a photo of my 1ozs from all 3 series.

A few more for the collection thank you @James32

Old and new, which do you prefer?
A lot of the newer sovs seem to be very low relief?

2017 Sov finally arrived, just in time to test my new macro lens.

My first ever PM purchase (other than some silver maundy money for resale).
10 x 1g TAVEX gold bars, direct from TAVEX

Something old and something new.
I think NGC wrongly identified this James I Shilling- and it’s clearly not S.2645, and therefore, they are 2 decades or so out.  
My assessment is that this is the correct reference: 

James I (1603- 1625) Shilling, Third Coinage 1619-25, 6th Large Bust, mm. Trefoil S.2668 and my opinion, VF Grade.  Nicely cabinet toned and full flan.
The new, 
2021 Elizabeth II Sixpence, Reverse, John Bergdahl design of the Royal Cypher surrounded by floral motif. S.E1




 
 

The reason I love Mexican coins so much 🇲🇽 😍

Little philharmoniker from @Solachesis joining new buddies. Thanks!

new arrivals today to my 10th's......
pics could be better but these are wee belters and limited mintages...... 

Nice to come home to a bit of the yellow stuff rather than the red RM card .
Thanks to @andrewse for the 1899 and @brnlx639 for the 58 Gillick , the pair of memorials from Chards.
 

1787 George III Sixpence, Laurette & Draped Bust, Reverse: Without Semée of Hearts. S.3748.  Extremely Fine

An absolute beauty in from the coin connection today. My second ever purchase from these guys and once again seamless and a very good price.max mintage on this is 500
One of my dream coins for sure  

@Solachesis top man! Ducat and a little tenth oz! 
Such a surprise to receive a nice little starter pack! have to use it immediately to fiddle my Ducat! 
thank you once again!