CadmiumGreen

Well my lion Tudor beast proof arrived today. I was worried but to be fair both my coins have arrived in good shape. I must be one of the lucky ones. I tend to get my coins later than anyone else from the mint and that theory seems to have worked. Don't worry about the black dot on the shield is was on the outside of the capsule and since gone.

Toned morocco silver coins 🤠

got myself another 1g gold bar courtesy of @Bigchilli 

Just spent 20 minutes opening ALL of the boxes, what a pain!
I didn't receive them all today, but the 10oz portrait yesterday, and the 5oz portrait a few days back.
The set finally complete.
Now to put them all back in the boxes....

Bought a couple of these. One for each of my children. Really nice quality and bought before the large price increase.
 
 

Nice bit of bullion for the permastack I don’t mind the Tudor beasts 🤩

Today I received this 1927 Full Sovereign from @CatStudent lovely coin, and a year I've been looking out for for a while.

@Dakarasis a man of his word, he didn't send me a jar of farts!
I am making a collection of all the butts of the Silver forum. Awaiting my graded "One Pence" from @GoldDiggerDave, and i'm keeping an eye out for the next milky dogs from @HerefordBullyunto complete the unholy trinity! Next i will need a tray to place these on...

Initially thought Domino's had sent my pizza SD but delighted to report I am now in possession of a magnificent tray (or platter as I like to describe it ) plus a bonus of three sterling silver propelling bridge pencils 😀
Courtesy of @stefffana many thanks.

Hallo, heute nicht alles erhalten, aber hin und wieder schwappt etwas in meine Sammlung. 
Ich liebe diese gut gemachten Runden aus den USA. Ehrlich gesagt finde ich die Weltlage sehr besorgniserregend und kann den Aufschwung nicht wirklich genießen, wenn ich bedenke, dass unweit von uns unschuldige Menschen in einem sinnlosen Krieg sterben. Ich mache mir große Sorgen und meine Sammelleidenschaft kann schnell in den Hintergrund treten. Grüße von Max.






 
 
 

Arrived today following a hugely successful auction by myself if i may so myself...

A 1/4oz 2021 Gold Britannia to go into my collection alongside my 2020 and 2022 1/4oz’s. Big thanks to @kuramafor the coin. 

Also today, an absolutely beautiful 1953 Coronation Set.  You can see the underlying brilliance shining through the haze, and the coins have a Cameo as thick as treacle- this is the nicest 1953 set I’ve had in my hands, and I already own what I thought was a fantastic example.






 
 

Just arrived! Another half for the collection.
 

More £5 Crowns today.  I do like the poignant edge Inscription on the Trafalgar coins.  

The 40th Anniversary of the Coronation is a nice upgrade, as my existing example lacked Cameo.
And collecting a date run of £5’s/ Crowns isn’t always a joy, and you have to be prepared to take the rough with the smith, as can be seen by the less than desirable Charles’ 50th Birthday Crown.



 

Not sure what I think of this purchase so far but it arrived in spotless condition. 

@ilovesilverireallydo
Man you never disappoint. super rare and nearly unc condition. 

Thanks to @HerefordBullyun for his Whippet auction a week and a bit ago, and to the ever generous @stefffana for donating this beaut to the winner.. super happy with my Half Dollar
 

A cheeky 2022 Philharmonic arrived this morning, as an 18th present for my eldest daughter (in September! 🤣), courtesy of Tavex.
My first purchase from them and to be honest they seem to have nailed the customer experience. Great prices and the presentation box was impeccable with a little compliment slip with my name on, small things but they certainly stand out for it.
Also thanks to @ArgentSmith for 3 of his Chronos to add to the kids stacks. Came vacuum packed, thinking to just leave them like that, but even so, you can see they are beautiful coins👍.
Have a good day guys!

Continuing my South African coin purchasing streak, I got this 1898 1 Pond today, thanks @Leonmarsh. Photo's on this one aren't the best.

1893-M Half Sovereign.  Mintage of 110k.  R in Marsh.  And this is one of the DISH M507 types.
An honest bullion coin.  Hardish to find - but always a pleasure to own Melbourne Half Sovereigns.  Old Head Halves from the same year from the Melbourne Mint are rated R6 - I suspect I won't be finding one of those in a hurry!

Added another monster bracelet to my collection 

Recent auction win.
Looks like this set was still in the sealed plastic bag until the auctioneer opened it to take pictures.  Box and coins are perfect.
 
 

Some lovely mixed Merc's and Rosie's in today. stack is growing nicely 

Thanks to @Ryan for the Brits. But alas lost when i paddled off in my boat this morning. Gone. 🤔
When will I learn I must buy some more to replace them.