Today I Received.....

[Ansel]

34 minutes ago, Sovsaver said:

The postie came with 2 coins today, both Young head halves. One is graded AU Details (first time  I bought a graded details coin), the other ungraded, both are obverse 3.

I bought the details coin for the lack of wear, and because I believed at least some of the “surface hairlines” might be die cracks/wear. To be fair, it has quite a few scratches, under a magnifier.

 

Although you can see the scratches on the AU details coin it is still a really nice coin. I was looking at that one too, very nice pick up. 

[JunkBond]

1 minute ago, Ansel said:

I was looking at that one too, very nice pick up. 

Ebay?

[Ansel]

I think so, if it is the same one. Seller called MarkFlorida or suchlike. 

[JunkBond]

Thanks @Ansel I must get to grips with this new fangled ebay thing, feel like I am missing out.

[ilovesilverireallydo]

48 minutes ago, Lindeman said:

Holland ??! 

I couldn’t find much info. I hope they do a bullion version.

[Sovsaver]

38 minutes ago, Ansel said:

Although you can see the scratches on the AU details coin it is still a really nice coin. I was looking at that one too, very nice pick up. 

I kept going back for a look, before finally caving in.

 

37 minutes ago, JunkBond said:

Ebay?

Yes, eBay. I find it a good place to shop, the seller was very quick shipping and I think his buy it now price was realistic.

[Ansel]

Laughing at the caving in. I looked maybe three or four times. It was a realistic price indeed. I'm a little envious now. 

[HyHy]

This pair has travelled almost 15,00 miles across 3 continents just to complete my collection [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[HyHy]

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[HyHy]

This pair has travelled almost 15,00 miles across 3 continents just to complete my collection [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

[PolarPanda]

On 20-3-2018 at 08:00, ilovesilverireallydo said:

I love these. Where did you pick them up? 

You can buy them from this page: https://www.knm.nl/officiele-herslag-leeuwendaalder-2018-zilver-proof/nl/product/9673/ 

[ilovesilverireallydo]

1983 1/10 Kruger to fill my daterun and a really rare Cyprus Makarios 1966 half sovereign

 

[Goldmick]

Just got my bull lovely coin 

[richatthecroft]

You can't beat a bit of Bully!

[augur]

After a trade (MS70 for MS70) with a very nice forum member 

[Norskgeld]

1915 George V Half Sov Melbourne Mint from HGM.

1921 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS63 from Weighton Coins.

[Goldmick]

20 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

You can't beat a bit of Bully!

Lol same coin same seller nice one 

[richatthecroft]

23 minutes ago, Goldmick said:

Lol same coin same seller nice one 

I think this one will have to grow on me in terms of design,.  I'm 5 coins into the series and starting to question continuing with the remainder, we'll see.  In any case, it's gold, it's shiny and hopefully the premium paid for these little coins will hold up in the future. 

[Goldmick]

1 minute ago, richatthecroft said:

I think this one will have to grow on me in terms of design,.  I'm 5 coins into the series and starting to question continuing with the remainder, we'll see.  In any case, it's gold, it's shiny and hopefully the premium paid for these little coins will hold up in the future. 

I love them maybe this one the least but they will make a great set trust me I've even graded mine ms69 so far 

[CadmiumGreen]

Having served in the second Gulf War with our coalition partners, this latest arrival has great meaning...the “Behind Enemy Lines” Gulf War Gold Full Sovereign Coin Medal Set.

The set includes a 1980 Gold Sovereign, one of 16,289 Sovereigns that were issued to British Military personnel taking part in Operation GRANBY as part of the Coalition Forces during the Gulf War 17 January to 26 February 1991.

Sovereigns were provided by the Ministry of Defence and carried by any servicemen who, it was thought, might find themselves isolated and in need of bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces.

Several Sovereigns were used during the War, mainly by Royal Air Force crews shot down over enemy territory and SAS, but all the uncaptured coins were returned to the Ministry of Defence at the conclusion of the conflict, having served their purpose.

The Ministry of Defence confirms that this sovereign is one of the coins returned during the Gulf War by military personnel on completion of their missions into enemy territory.

[SilverTanner]

13 minutes ago, CadmiumGreen said:

Having served in the second Gulf War with our coalition partners, this latest arrival has great meaning...the “Behind Enemy Lines” Gulf War Gold Full Sovereign Coin Medal Set.

The set includes a 1980 Gold Sovereign, one of 16,289 Sovereigns that were issued to British Military personnel taking part in Operation GRANBY as part of the Coalition Forces during the Gulf War 17 January to 26 February 1991.

Sovereigns were provided by the Ministry of Defence and carried by any servicemen who, it was thought, might find themselves isolated and in need of bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces.

Several Sovereigns were used during the War, mainly by Royal Air Force crews shot down over enemy territory and SAS, but all the uncaptured coins were returned to the Ministry of Defence at the conclusion of the conflict, having served their purpose.

The Ministry of Defence confirms that this sovereign is one of the coins returned during the Gulf War by military personnel on completion of their missions into enemy territory.

I wasn't aware of this set, also has meaning for me - though 1st time around!

I still carry a few sovereigns when overseas just in with my normal coins - ruins their grade though?

[daz]

Nice set @CadmiumGreen but what is the medal on the right ? I also served in op granby ( desert storm) but that medal does not look like my liberation medals that I received off the Saudis or Kuwaitis .

Edited March 21, 2018 by daz

[CadmiumGreen]

18 minutes ago, daz said:

Nice set @CadmiumGreen but what is the medal on the right ? I also served in op granby ( desert storm) but that medal does not look like my liberation medals that I received off the Saudis or Kuwaitis .

Daz, thank you...the medal on the right is the Liberation of Kuwait Medal, 3rd Class. There were five Liberation of Kuwait medal types, intended for differing grades of rank.

[daz]

Really ? I never knew that mine must be a class 5 then , assuming that's the lowest

[CadmiumGreen]

2 minutes ago, daz said:

Really ? I never knew that mine must be a class 5 then , assuming that's the lowest

Fifth Class was intended for non-commissioned personnel. Fourth and Third Class were intended for Warrant and Officer grades. Second and First Class were intended for one to four star grades.