Caratacus

42 minutes ago, Xander said:

These two arrived today from H.G. Metals. A little beaten up.

Was it easy to remove the plasters?

On 17/07/2019 at 21:48, KitboyE17 said:

But don't worry I'm sure the SNP socialist nanny state will brush all this under the tartan carpet.

Do all SNP leaders wear red hats?

9 minutes ago, firestacker said:

Today I received the silver 100g combibar from bullionbypost. I always wanted to get one of these combibars and will probably get the gold one eventually.

Included a 2p coin for size comparison. It's heavier and thicker than I was expecting.

Every prepper should get one of these in my opinion.

Haven't seen one this size before.....may be as useful as a book of stamps in the event of "problems".   Maybe the Forum should get a job lot for members

On 02/07/2019 at 13:32, DarkChameleon said:

my mistake, looks like stators.

I wonder if that is because they were influenced by the Graeco-Indian culture which still has an influence in what is now  North West India?  Just a thought...

(This was the Kingdom post Alexander and would include the Bactrian influence). Perhaps someone may collect  Bactrian coins and be able to comment??)

2 hours ago, tallthinkev said:

Can't call it constitutional, the UK hasn't got one! But how about Imperial Silver?

I think "Imperial Silver" has a quality feel about it... although those Cromwellian Crowns collectors might prefer "Revolutionary Currency" ?

Perhaps the "Forum" has a view.......

8 hours ago, tallthinkev said:

Some Half Crowns

 

Wow! some of these look very good; miles better than the few worn out tats I have.

 Should we call these constitutional currency or Imperial currency??   I recently watched a US youtube prepa chat about the flexibility of holding dimes for trading as they were recognisable; but I don't know if the 50% tanners/bob/half crowns would have the same flexibility if we have a currency failure. Any "wise" collector have an answer?

3 hours ago, ilovesilverireallydo said:

Not been shirking my silver duties... 

Added this kilo fortuna with a low “C” today. Monster beauty  💖 

There should be a new topic for "MEGA" beauties like this that dwarf the average post!!

1 hour ago, Paul said:

Some new info from Mike "I own a giant gold & silver Company" Maloney.  He highlights some new cracks in the dam wall that could bring further problems on the US $ dollars & its dimise.

Launch of new trading platform for INSTEX circumventing the USD $ 

https://financialtribune.com/articles/business-and-markets/98681/eu-says-instex-operational

Nearly a  £2.5% increase today must imply something is afoot   - (pound fell only a smidge)

2 hours ago, SILVERFINGER said:

Yeah when I was a kid they were used as 5p's if I remember.

Respectfully I think Silverfinger means Florins  (real money) were used as 10np's ...

That aside they look like they are in perfect nick unlike the last few I purchased which were starting to look  like ludo counters with barely detectable dates.... very envious....

It would be interesting to know how many short traders of Gold were caught out and how this will affect future short trading- Does any one have insight into this?

The $100/£100 rise must have surprised a few?

11 hours ago, Cornishfarmer said:

There she drops.   Mr trump given a little to China.     Well done to the ones what cashed in a little

Just as Hong Kong starts to get wound up by Chinese politics.....

2 hours ago, Stu66 said:

Is there a prize    ( for using google : )  ..).

It is scarce, Gold plated bronze and I think was produced by the French Bank for an exhibition around 1960..

 Still an interesting find even in bronze

It seems to have wandered  happily into $1400 territory  and of course at £1100/oz is now closing on  its 2011 (pound/oz) maximum. 

I wonder how much Gordon Brown would buy up at this price?

Sorry didn't mean exactly 10% -  it was a hypothetical figure;   even buying  1% would be quite a pile but still more interesting to look at than a puddle of oil or pile of pig iron or coal

17 hours ago, Bumble said:

The tough decision now is to decide how much of the recent rise in the gold price is due to ongoing fundamental reasons to own gold, i.e. unsustainable debt, the threat of negative interest rates, the possibility of a global recession, price inflation, etc. and how much is due to current events: trade and tariff disputes, brexit, tankers being attacked, Game of Drones, etc.?

If it is mostly the former, we could see gold continue to rise considerably. There are plenty of traders who don't care whether gold goes up or down - they will just trade the momentum. Also, gold is hugely underowned by retail investors - most investors have no gold at all in their savings - so there is plenty of scope for additional demand.

If it is mostly the latter, we could see profit-taking and a sharp fall back if a trade deal is struck and tensions subside in the middle east.

For myself, I am happy to keep accumulating. But if we see a classic bubble curve developing, there will come a time to bail.

I agree but wonder if  you have missed two or three influences.

I guess the reported change in attitude of the super rich towards accumulating gold (I guess 10% of a $1billion portfolio is a lot !!).

Central bank accumulation is continuing - in some countries

If you are a paper trader and suddenly realise that your potential debt could rise dramatically with another  10% unexpected hike then you might be wise to accumulate some of the real stuff particularly  with the analysis that paper gold (or indeed silver) is estimated at 10 or even 100 times available real pm

But I also think you are correct that some small investors  might want the odd few ounces -  but I suspect many may struggle  as pm's have so long been undervalued and people don't acknowledge the historical relationship between a "dinard" etc  and a days salary

On 03/06/2019 at 13:49, whuamai said:

Made some pictures today when I visited my coins in the Bank.

Very bad light in the basement so the pictures didn't come out very well. In real they look alot better.

 

20 Lire Italy 1923, 1 year type, Mintage 20k

 

 

40 Lire Maria Luigia 1815, two year type, Mintage 220 K

40 Lire Napoleon 1814, Mintage 264 K

 

 

 

 

20 Pesetas 1889,  three year type, Mintage 875 K

20 Pesetas 1899, two year type, Mintage  2,1 Million, many melted down

10 Pesetas 1878 (EMM), two year type, Mintage 90 K

20 Franga Skanderbeg 1927, two year type, Mintage 5 K

20 Franga Amet Zogu 1927, two year type, Mintage 6K 

 

Thanks for sharing these pictures - So few beards on gold coins!!!

12 hours ago, Paul said:

Dont forget the big threat of Russian bear, just look how they place their country, so close to our USA military bases ! 

I never realised that Russia had moved so close to the US  borders; Auntie Beeb had obviously forgot to inform us!

12 hours ago, goldmember44 said:

We have really sunken low. I can't remember a time when the US was so blatantly open about hurting other countries' economies. I mean they've probably effectively done the same before, but under guises...not openly trying to hurt or even shut down their economies. And we don't know which country will be targeted next. Even so-called "allies" are not immune. Definitely a time for gold to shine.

The US was blatantly obvious in WW2 that they were going to stuff Britains global dominance

Following the realease of the Gruffalo - I guess that's  the Royal mints "Brian from the Magic Roundabout" and "Dumbo"?

1 minute ago, StackSellRepeat said:

A lot of heavy breathing going on mate, felt like I was actually in Alien 😂😜😉

 

Are you sure its not the real thing? I wouldn't sleep in the same room just in case!

On 11/05/2019 at 18:07, gustavus said:

Bought 20 swiss francs this week. Was kind of "accident", saw it on auction going for 209€ so i bid 210€ and thought that it will rise before closing.
 

Well now 20 francs is on the way to me.

 

Dangerous, as now you'll want more LMU's to join it!!   But at least the Helvetia is one of the nicest coins

1 minute ago, whuamai said:

It has a reeded edge, minted in Paris (A). You can find them from time to time on ebay and on auctions.

Thanks

13 minutes ago, Lea79 said:

I’ve been after this one for a while. Not great pics as it’s dark and I’ve only just opened it haha 😃

A very nice treat ... Sorry about the questions  but so nice to see one - where did you manage to find one?     Do they have an inscription on the side like the French ones with the little stars?    Is that a French mint mark??

1 hour ago, matrawr said:

Ah unlucky better luck next time! Don’t worry I have actually been caught out at the car boot before from the guy I usually buy from but it’s a lesson learned and makes us a little wiser. But that’s why I mainly like to buy from eBay (I know some have a bad experience with them) but you do your research as you browse and you’re covered by buyer protection but you must be very attentive to the picture and description.

But as the saying goes if it sounds too good to be true......then it probably is! 

Thanks. Its ok I didn't buy!!  I was reflecting on the  "if its shiny it must be valuable" expectation of many sellers

11 hours ago, matrawr said:

Today at the car boot! Quick little magnet test and appears good! £25 for all 4 hopefully got a good price! All look in fairly good condition.

Better luck than 1;  I saw a 2 headed tin "dollar" & diabolical "gold" britannia (obvious fake to even my 5 year daughter) guy selling them, thought it was a bargain at £15 - let him dream.... Just makes you wonder what will happen if we return to the gold standard!!!