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Altitudes

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    Altitudes reacted to SilverMike in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    100% agree with this, ive had the same experience. 
    It is normal and I know what you mean, unlike the old proofs which have a very flat and mirror surface (allowing for die polishing) the modern ones on a 10+ ish magnification seem to have a ‘mottled’ look. i assume its just the difference between the manufacturing techniques of the dies. The modern ones look ok in hand though but assume they aren't lapped and finished as they used to be. The use of modern multi-axis machining can also sometimes be seen in the details of the designs, normally on what should be smooth long running details. It does annoy me sometimes but it’s just the difference in machining techniques. 
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    Altitudes reacted to AndrewSL76 in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    I know someone who received one with a small mark on the field of the obverse. There were also some frosting issues on the lettering on the obverse. The reverse is perfect. 
    They received the coin on 23 December and have emailed their account manager. They haven’t had a response yet, at least as far as I know! Probably won’t till 4 Jan given the holiday break. They wanted to grade it so have asked to return for the issues to be dealt with. My view is that the Mint will likely say keep it or return it. 
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    Altitudes reacted to GoldDiggerDave in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    IMO grading is a lottery.  I’ve sent modern proof coins that some on here would have sent scathing emails to Anne Jessopp over the quality and graded PF70UC and I’ve sent totally perfect as a coin can be and got PR69UC.   This only might happen with mine.
    If the RM can’t guarantee a replacement and you really do want it then it’s worth subbing as you could be lucky. 
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    Altitudes reacted to Paul in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    of course !  no chance i would have ever been able to get where i am on this stacking journey if it wasn't for the fourm here & collective membership
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    Altitudes reacted to Paul in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    My 2oz gold 'plain-edge' & order reference has appeared in my Open orders  Goody goody !  
    Hopefully the RM additional +£255 "exclusivity tax" will be worth it in the long run
    £5,250 RRP for it   
    Jeez, makes you think how far your stacking journey has come, was only five years or so ago, i was buying 1/10's krugerrands 
     

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    Altitudes reacted to Darr3nG in 2022 Sovereign design revealed?   
    Update from the RM - got a phone call first thing, this morning:
    Apparently as this was my first "high-value" order with the mint, they couldn't / wouldn't accept card payment, only Bank Transfer... I will admit to not reading their terms and conditions fully, so was unaware of this restriction. I have no idea what constitutes high-value or how I should have performed this online order correctly. Either way, they should make this much clearer on the site. I am aware of some anti-fraud and anti-money laundering requirements within financials, so it could be that.
    Next up, they apparently tried to contact me (via email) to explain and make the Bank Transfer, but I didn't respond! There is no email (yes, I checked the spam folder), and they definitely have my correct details, considering I have the original order acknowledgement emails, and delivery emails from previous orders.
    I have accepted their apology and they reinstated my original order, now fully paid by Bank Transfer. I just hope I'm not going to get someone else's return  - I'll keep you posted.
     
    Lessons learned:
    It's always worth calling the Royal Mint for an update on your order. I was quite happy to sit back and wait, but an earlier update in this thread about potential January delivery prompted me to make a call to confirm. I felt bad, last night... imagine if I had waited until next year! Read the small print (if it exists) - gonna check now The members of this forum are absolutely top class (big thanks to @AndrewSL76 and @CaptCaveMan) @GoldDiggerDave - you are a gentleman and I'm looking forward to many more deals with you, in the future
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    Altitudes reacted to Paul in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    It was offered to Platinum Mint Marque members down over, i believe 
    https://www.royalmint.com/mintmarque/consumer/
    he told me he had a little sway with my case despite the spend not being up to scratch, but because i had purchased the other 2oz gold Engravers in the series 
    So hopefully stand me in good stead again in March to with any luck 
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    Altitudes reacted to Paul in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Had a call from my RM account manager, i was in the position of being promised a guaranteed/allocated a 2oz gold last week, but could not be sure which, milled or plain edge as i didn't quite qualify for my spend level to 100% guarantee one of the 125 "plain edges" and he would know once they had finished contacting all their higher level Mint Marque members. 
    Well, i am proud to report, i am an owner of a 2oz Gold "plain edge" Gothic Crown now  
    One very happy chappy here today !   must me for my "services to the forum" Ive been rewarded from on high 
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    Altitudes reacted to MickB in Baldwin's running a competition to win an 1893 silver crown.   
    Win this rare 1893 UK Crown Worth £150 to £300! - Checklists
    Spotted this competition online earlier. 
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    Altitudes reacted to westminstrel in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    You’re a hero!  Thanks so much! 
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    Altitudes reacted to SilverDrum in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    I'm good at making custom one of a kind RM products. Send me your proof and i will return it with a plain edge 🤓 @GoldDiggerDavecan vouch for this!  
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    Altitudes reacted to westminstrel in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    I agree. A plain edge silver would have been lovely too. 
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    Altitudes reacted to Oldun in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    The silver proof coins are not continuity coins so some people may have accidentally ordered two instead of their allotted one per household ? If so, some may come back onto the site ? Just a thought.
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    Altitudes reacted to Paul in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    its perfectly normal in some screwed up way, it happens with every order with RM   
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    Altitudes got a reaction from dikefalos in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Anyone else a bit disappointed at the standard portrait of the Queen?
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    Altitudes got a reaction from Heirlooms in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Anyone else a bit disappointed at the standard portrait of the Queen?
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    Altitudes got a reaction from Muscipula in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Anyone else a bit disappointed at the standard portrait of the Queen?
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    Altitudes reacted to creative in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    For anyone still on the phone with the mint. Keep going. I managed to secure one 5 mins ago, so there’s still hope!
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    Altitudes reacted to NewCoins in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Bcc have 2oz silver for 799
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    Altitudes got a reaction from jultorsk in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    It shows no longer available on both single and continuity. I would still look maybe because who knows if they add more. Good luck my friends!
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    Altitudes got a reaction from Robda1986 in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    It shows no longer available on both single and continuity. I would still look maybe because who knows if they add more. Good luck my friends!
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    Altitudes reacted to ArgentSmith in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    i'm subtracting the rumoured number of smooth edges👍
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    Altitudes got a reaction from ArgentSmith in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Did you hear that from an AM or is that from subtracting the plain edge from the total mint number in the images?
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    Altitudes reacted to westminstrel in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Not that I could see from the Gazette entries. 
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    Altitudes reacted to AndrewSL76 in Royal Mint - Great Engravers 2021 - Gothic Crown information   
    Not sure what is happening with the 10oz gold or silver to be honest. The mintages will be low and so it could be that they are not available on the site if already offered and accepted elsewhere. Anyone’s guess! 
    The 10oz silver was available via account managers. 
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