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Ebay purchase just arrived today, I think it's safe to say I've caught the sovereign bug!

Massive thanks to Arshi for this stunning coin
 

My first panda and my first graded coin. I think I like graded coins...

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

Two (or is it ten?) awesome 0.999 fine silver pours from @BackyardBullion!!
BYBs largest pour, 14.88 oz GIANT Ripple Bar! And a beautifully intricate 7.25 oz 9-piece Tetris Set. Thank you Father BYB for a beautiful hand-crafted wood frame, it compliments extremely well!! 
Lastly, thank you to Mrs. BYB for the excellent packaging! Arrived safe and secure, even taking into account adding some cardboard shims on the edging of the Tetris pieces do that they stayed in snug and sound! Thank you!

Please watch and enjoy BYB’s video of the making of this magnificent piece...
 

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

I bought a $5 Indian half Eagle on eBay from Apmex when they were having a sale plus 10% eBay bucks. I was not happy with the condition and didn't believe it was XF as advertised. I emailed them and sent it back. I think I got a great one in return. I think it is in gradable condition. Any thoughts?
 

Received quite promptly from eBay 

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

A teeny 1929 quarter eagle, a tad smaller then a half sovereign. Bought from ebay, took a chance on some dodgy photo's and pleasantly surprised at the condition for a near 90 year old coin.

Very nice coins. I find it interesting that the  larger dies get an extra layer of detail: for example the wings of the dragon have some additional "veins" compared to the sovereign and on the tip of the crown of the quintuple there are three extra jewels on little processes. 

mini pre 33 renaissance! ?

Pm sent

Received today my first U.S pre 1933 gold. A 1910 D $10 Indian Head and 1911 S          $5 Indian head. Out of curiosity any experts out there know why the $10 has a more matte finish and slightly coppery look to it then the other. The $5 doesn't look like it's been cleaned either as their is still patina to it. Both coins weighed and pinged and no problems. Thanks