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Chards replied to me. They said one in fine is £600 and one in xf is £2000. Spink were no help, I emailed them twice with no response.

I can't see your wife in there?

Just got back from London got this while I was there 

I did think it was a little girly for you gentlemen.  You’ve gotta appreciate the beauty in it tho. 
It is quite practical.  It’s 13inches long!! Should fit all my proofs in boxes, graded coins and my loose coins.  The top tray slots can be removed to make more room. 

I’ve been looking for a nice old wooden box to keep my stack in for a while.  Came across this yesterday which is just fantastic.  I can’t wait to get it!! It’s a Victorian jewellery box dating for 1860-1890 and has been professionally restored. 

2012 full Sovereign 
2012 Half Sovereign 
2012 Quarter Sovereign 
 
All graded PF70 NGC 

Well, it's a slippery slope this collecting lark. Having originally bought some 2017 bullion sovereigns just to hold some gold, followed by a 2018 when eBay did the 20% offer, followed by some random mixed modern dates from Atkinsons, I suddenly found myself contemplating date runs!
So, just taken the opportunity with a couple of 2012s from HGM and as I was ordering thought I'd go for a lucky dip too.
I knew I shouldn't have started!!!!!!!
 

Very Sherlock Holmes-esque.

No design. Very nicely finished and well made with Baize underside. 

Some of us are just mentally retarded too.

I love this post because of the perfect phrasing, grammar, and punctuation (besides the content itself!)
I am a stickler for this, and I don’t mean to come across as a snob, but it really makes me happy to see English used as such, especially on the internet. And while I don’t go about calling people out on their imperfect writing (as I understand it may be because English is not their first language; and in any case, who am I to judge!), I do dish out a compliment when the opportunity arises.

The Tristan Da Cunha 2Sov Diamond Jubilee Regent and the Lion (PF 69 Ultra Cameo) finally arrived!

I don't come across axis misalignment that often at all, I'm not sure if I even have another. But this one is huge!
I know typically slight alignment issues aren't considered an error but this one may warrant it?


 

My first Britannia gold proof

Now you have a use for that smart box you bought t'other day @richatthecroft

Today I received ..... this tube of The 2013 S.S. Gairsoppa Silver Britannia Coins were the first in the Royal Mint’s S.S. Gairsoppa Silver Britannia series. Each coin has been carefully struck from actual silver recovered from the infamous S.S. Gairsoppa Shipwreck. The original 1,000 oz silver ingots recovered from the shipwreck have been refined by the Royal Mint and turned into these .999 pure 1/4 oz silver coins. These coins are available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Coin Highlights:
Contains 1/4 oz of .999 pure silver.
Minted by the Royal Mint in Great Britain.
Part of the S.S. Gairsoppa series.
Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
The image of Britannia has been associated with the British Isles since she was first minted on a coin in the first century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian. Today, Britannia continues to be celebrated as a symbol of Britain’s illustrious history and might.
Each 2013 1/4 oz S.S. Gairsoppa Silver Britannia struck from S.S. Gairsoppa silver is in brand new condition and is stamped with its year, 2013. Each coin has been minted with 1/4 oz .999 pure silver. Owning this beautiful coin that is stamped with “S.S. Gairsoppa” along its outer edge is, indeed, like owning a genuine piece of British history. The obverse side of every coin showcases a profile view of Elizabeth II. The reverse, of course, reflects the beautiful image of Britannia as she stands along Britain’s shores with her helmet, trident, and shield.
 

Think the 2002 2005 2012 sovereign.s are going up in price quickly. The proof ones are expensive to I do like the 2005 best but all nice coins 

Couple of ebay bits -  polish round, D-day dollar and a 1oz bar

A 1927 sa Bullion full sovereign  from austack  and a 2018 Peter Rabbit from the RM .

I have both versions of these, will put up a pic in a minute for easy comparison, not that it's needed but still useful
They are definitely harder to get in good condition, I've got 3 and all aren't anywhere near the long tail. (On reflection it's actually pretty decent, at least way better grade than the PCGS above)
Personally I've never graded anything, I don't need somebody else to tell me what i have
 

A beautiful 1850 Young Victoria Shieldback arrived today from an ebay auction. The condition was listed as AU+UNC. After receiving and studying the details, what would be thought to be a Marsh 33, Normal, looks to be a Marsh 33A, Inverted A for V in VICTORIA. Open to thoughts from everyone. 

That is an absolute beauty.

Australian Coins and Banknotes by Greg McDonald.
22nd Edition.

Thanks guys that information is very helpful. I have just sent an email to spink to see what they say. I bought it from a bullion dealer just above the gold price. It was a total shock when I realised it was a short tail. Once again thanks for all your help.

Here's my PCGS Graded VF35 for comparison.

I would say that your looks better and as a rarer coin, if you are into grading then I would.

I think you might get an XF40 with NGC but its always difficult to tell from pictures.

NGC have only graded 1 1891 Short Tail and PCGS 4 so you would be in a pretty "exclusive" club!

Whatever you do, you have a nice rare coin to treasure.