Today I Received.....

[paulmerton]

1 minute ago, Gypsy said:

You need to return it and get your money back. They have no right to sell you a coin in this condition. 

Thanks, I will likely do that. I'm sure it was probably just an oversight, and they are usually very good at taking things back and sending a replacement very quickly. 

[DarkChameleon]

34 minutes ago, Gypsy said:

You need to return it and get your money back. They have no right to sell you a coin in this condition. 

Tarnish is not damage, some value it,look at some of the highest grade old coins and they can look like a rust ball but it's all color not damage.

[Gypsy]

2 minutes ago, DarkChameleon said:

Tarnish is not damage, some value it,look at some of the highest grade old coins and they can look like a rust ball but it's all color not damage.

I never said damage. It’s a newer coin and it should not be in this condition. Or it should be listed as such.  
As  for old coins,I seek out highly toned crowns and half crown.

There is a huge difference between an old silver crown and a 2011 gold Britannia. 

[Pete]

You don't expect tarnish on 9999 silver that is only a few years old so this coin has been exposed to a pretty bad atmosphere generally involving lots of smoke.
You might see this if the owner kept it next to his pipe or it was found in a drawer in a house that caught fire once.
S.P. should be ashamed selling a coin in this condition unless it was specifically described as heavily tarnished as this is definitely not normal for a coin this age.

[Pete]

1 hour ago, Gypsy said:

Received this  9 set half sovereign by the RM. ashame 2 coins are of a different date from the coa. Nevertheless the coins look immaculate. 

If the coins are not what is on the CoA then I would be asking questions as it's like telling the police you have a valid MOT but only to find out later it is for another car.
See what they say !!

[Gypsy]

5 minutes ago, Pete said:

If the coins are not what is on the CoA then I would be asking questions as it's like telling the police you have a valid MOT but only to find out later it is for another car.
See what they say !!

Iv been in touch with the company I bought it from. They are dealing with it. 

[TommyTwoShots]

Just stick it in some bicarbonate and aluminium foil with some salt will be shiny before you can say ‘return to sender’.

[DarkChameleon]

1 hour ago, Pete said:

You don't expect tarnish on 9999 silver that is only a few years old so this coin has been exposed to a pretty bad atmosphere generally involving lots of smoke.
You might see this if the owner kept it next to his pipe or it was found in a drawer in a house that caught fire once.
S.P. should be ashamed selling a coin in this condition unless it was specifically described as heavily tarnished as this is definitely not normal for a coin this age.

Out of the two I'd rather have tarnished overmilk spotted or copper spotted...it can always be dipped.

[Fivepoundfred]

Quite a few panthers turning up today. Received my flawless 5oz and it is really stunning. Very rarely buy silver and not used to handling coins of this size !

[Richiesilver]

A nice ms63 sov and yet more Venezuelan silver 🙂

[CollectorNo1]

5 minutes ago, Richiesilver said:

A nice ms63 sov and yet more Venezuelan silver 🙂

Very nice especially the Perth Sov..

[Frenchie]

6 hours ago, ArgentSmith said:

Can confirm if the capsule closes all the way it's not genuine RM 🤪

 

 

 Idem if you notice there is neither dust, milk spots nor scratches : beware !

Edited November 4, 2021 by Frenchie

[AgD]

In today a lovely 1887 florin 

[Dom77]

New entry

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[Leonmarsh]

Super rare and simply stunning still has lustre with providence from a 2001 CNG auction 

Byazantine empire Theophilus semissis from 829 AD syracuse mint 

Numista rarity 100

1.78 grams / 5p for scale how its survived for 1200 years in this condition is beyond me 

History if your interested 

Joint rule as junior emperor with Michael II (his father), 12 May 821 (or 1 June 822) - 2 October 829 A.D.
Joint rule with Constantine (his son), 5 June 830 - c. 831 A.D.
Joint rule with Michael III (his son), 1 September 840 - 20 January 842 A.D.
Theophilus was the son of Emperor Michael II, who raised him to the rank of co-emperor shortly after his own accession. Though his father was a little educated rough soldier, Theophilus was an accomplished scholar and highly cultured. Although he admired Arab art and civilization, he was obliged to expend much effort defending his eastern frontier against Mutasim, the Caliph of Baghdad. He died of dysentery in early 842, leaving his two-year-old son, Michael III as his successor.

Edited November 5, 2021 by Leonmarsh

[TheShinyStuff]

A single random date brit. Just to take the itch away...

Rather delighted to get a spotless 2014. Really like the plain field ones. Less is more...

@paulmerton have you had any joy with that awful 2014 you were sold? Mine was from Atkinsons.

21 hours ago, paulmerton said:

Today I received this mixed dates Britannia from Sharps Pixley....

😳

 

[paulmerton]

4 minutes ago, TheShinyStuff said:

@paulmerton have you had any joy with that awful 2014 you were sold? Mine was from Atkinsons.

22 hours ago, paulmerton said:

Haven't done anything about it yet - I actually got 5 in total as that made them about £23 each (all 2014) during the silver dip earlier in the week and the rest were fine like yours.

[whuamai]

100 Kurush Mehmed V 1327/7 (1909)

1 Azadi 1358 (1979)

1/2 Azadi 1358 (1979)

 

 

[Gypsy]

6 minutes ago, whuamai said:

100 Kurush Mehmed V 1327/7 (1909)

1 Azadi 1358 (1979)

1/2 Azadi 1358 (1979)

 

 

Some beautiful coins you get there. 

[Richiesilver]

Today's delivery, the 2002 half I have been after for ages! Also a beautiful selection of 925 coinage. The mint lustre on the half crowns and the shillings is just incredible. As much as I love gold, there is something so incredibly exciting about uncirculated 1900s early coinage! 😍

Edited November 5, 2021 by Richiesilver

[Gypsy]

2 minutes ago, Richiesilver said:

Today's delivery, the 2002 half I have been after for ages! Also a beautiful selection of 925 coinage. The mint lustre on the half crowns and the shillings is just incredible. As much as I love gold, there is somthing so incredibly exciting about uncirculated 1900s early coinage! 😍

Nothing beats a toned crown. It has this special beauty. So attractive.
Beautiful little pot there @Richiesilver

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[danmc82]

My first 1oz Buffalo 😃

 

[James32]

1 minute ago, danmc82 said:

My first 1oz Buffalo 😃

 

Cant find the anger emoji so I give you a like😁

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