Stu

I got some of my tools finally so gave a shot at my new range of 100gm(ish) bars. 

I wanted them to look raw and different to other bars. Getting close to the finish I want. 

Yes. I had exactly the same thing. All coins were bought from HGM so I dud not do any further tests. Also have lighthouse caps so possibly could be them that are slightly undersized? 

Have a Libertad Christmas Everyone 
Thanks to @rob6 for the 2015 Special Set- first year issue of the Reverse Proof.  And also thank you to @MickD for the 2014 Set.  
Wonderful additions to my Libertad collection. 









 
 

1/10th Brit Pros= Cheaper than Half a Sov.
1/10th Brit Cons= It's not Half a Sov.
Half Sov Pros= It's not a 1/10th Brit.
Half Sov Cons= It's not a Full Sov.
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Picked this up from ebay after seeing the thread by @MickB. Nice bit of history and a cool presentation box.

And then collected these from @StackSellRepeat
Again really happy with the fractionals slabbed so perfect 
And the extra coin shows he goes the extra mile 
Top bloke 👍

It has been a while but a big thanks to @ilovesilverireallydo
Very nice chain and some nice old crowns 
Top bloke as always
Many thanks👍

The wifes xmas presents turned up today so a quick peek before she steals them off me. Massive thank you to @vicamy for the 1/4 krugg and a few other forum members for the other bits 

1911 half sov. Thanks to @HighlandTiger
 

Another 1/5 Peru Libra added to the collection. Not easy to get these cheap, got it at spot after rescuing it from the melt pile! 

Got some treasure 😄☠️
 
 

Received two Gold coins from Chards today, 1 oz Gold Britannia 2008 (+4.25% spot) and Mexican 50 Pesos (+1% spot). Final picture all the coins received this week (averages just under 3% over spot) and I am still hunt for 1 oz Gold Britannia 2001/2003 and 2007 to try and complete date run 1 oz Gold Britannia's that have unique designs in bullion.

Top man, looks grand. Only suggestion I would make was to put on a sliding scale , cheapest to most expensive if easy enough to do.
 

Been playing around with a bit of scripting and have the following output working locally:

Next step is to figure out how to run on a webserver and update a webpage... (all for free!)
Watch this space

Visit to Dublin Coin Fair yesterday and came back with a few eagles and two 1/10 Lunars. Best catch was the 5 gr. platinum Pamp at a bargain price. 😎
 

Finally picked up the last two coins I needed for U.S. Gold Coin Type set.  It took me over a year to find examples of all the coins that appealed to me.  Pardon the dust in the last two photos.  My work office ventilation leaves a lot to be desired.
An 1854 Type II $1 and an 1855 $3.  Also bought a 1786-M Louis XVI French silver Ecu.

 
 
 

 
 

Found this gem for a great price (first on eBay, then went direct to seller’s online shop for an even better price)...an 1813 George III Half Guinea or “Military” Half Guinea graded AU 58!


 

‘Workers of the World Unite!’ says the inscription.  Thanks @augur for the Soviet Chervonets.
The Dos Pesos crossed the Border from Lancashire into God’s own county safely from Chards. 

23 months in and over this time, I have chopped, changed and honed my Silver collecting. 
Going forward, I’m now only going to pick up Libertads and the odd modern Proof coin/set that I particularly like.  
I’m also going to read up on historic Silver sets- and maybe invest in some.  
Here’s my Silver stack so far excepting a couple of shoeboxes full of boxed Silver proofs- Brits, Crowns and 50p’s. 
Also,  my Gold bullion and odd Platinum coin.  One day when motivated, I’ll post my Gold Proof coins- I have more weight in Proof coins than bullion. 
Boxed Proof Libertads

Bullion Libertads

Single coin Proof, Reverse Proof & Proof- like Libertads

Beasts

Coin sets

Miscellaneous Silver

Gold bullion

So this is the gem I picked up today, If you know me I love VINTAGE. Seen this gem & I had to have it, who needs two kidneys aye
 
This is my oldest 🇬🇧 SILVER BULLION bar which was born in London in the 60s, Father - Johnson Matthey - Mother (UNKNOWN). Comes in It’s original old wooden crate dated 1968, Folk this is over half a century old 🙌
 
 

Looking at some of the very impressive photos of other SF members' latest acquisitions, I feel almost embarrassed to post a picture of my modest little 10th ounce Britannia....
but I did manage to pick it up just below spot....
and it's gold....
and it's nice and shiny....
and so I love it

I honestly have no idea. 
My opinion is as crystal ball as everyone else - built on bias, charts and partial information. There appears to be an annual trend in the gold price, who knows what moves the price, Stu is likely correct on cultural demand but it doesn't matter. The historical charts say gold is weak in winter for several years now. Maybe it does the same this year, I reckon it will. Maybe this time is different, sometimes it is.  
If Trump can be elected in the winter of 2016 and gold still falls (because its winter), is it the news, or is it the trend? 
If gold can rise faster in the summer of 2019, compared to the rise in the summer of 2016 after the UK voted to leave the EU, is it the news, or is it the trend? 
I believe there is something larger at work driving the price, seasonal demand in the physical market could be it, maybe not. Perhaps it has nothing to do with anything, but it keeps happening anyway, until it doesn't. I hope that helps 

Do you know much Udal law?

I don’t do private work.

Added 0 minutes later... None taken!!! If you go ever need a lawyer, message me. I may not be able to help but can def help you find someone who can...

Another 10 oz lump, the left hand Valiant.