Today I Received.....

[Silverman2U]

9 hours ago, SILVERFINGER said:

I would return them mate, selling forgeries is a crime and a reputation for doing something like that sticks.

I spent thousands through the-sales room them till I then had an issue. Fortunate for me it was only over a £15 coin. The-salesroom themselves washes their hands of the situation sitting it was down to their client (auction house) making the final decision. In short I dealt with high rated seller, that was in fact a one man band I later discovered on a mobile. 
 

Whilst I did make some great connections through the-Salesroom I do a lot of independent research outside this nameless/faceless platform. It also usually works out cheaper too as you don’t pay their middle man fees. 
 

In summary in my experience, the-salesroom don’t care about the people that use the auctions, rather just their clients that pay them. 

8 hours ago, Heirlooms said:

Massive shout out to @SilverMike for this beaut

Beauty!! 

[Silverman2U]

9 hours ago, Artictim said:

Along with many others, I’m sure. The final Beastie. Thanks to @kneehow2018for the Griffin and @richatthecroftfor the Lion. Box also from Kneehow but originally from @AlunI suspect. 

Love @Alunbox! Got 2! Fantastic!! 

[mr1030]

Couple more goodies arrived.  2020-W Palladium Eagle.  Pricey, but I really enjoy them.  2020-P Salt River Bay National Park 5 oz silver ATB, and a tube of 2020 Somali Elephants.

Edited October 3, 2020 by mr1030

[PapaLazarou]

2014 RAM Silver Proof "Explorers' First Sightings" -  Western "John Major" Greys 

 

The second in the set of three "Explorers' First Sightings", this is a coin noteworthy only for its almost comprehensive lack of interest or appeal. 

 

The engraving by imminently obscure pointillist Aaron Baggio is based on little known Henry Richter's depiction of Western Grey Kangaroos - an image which was, itself, based on a sketch by lesser-known lithographer John Gould in 1838. The litany of mediocrity is outstanding.

 

Although the quality of detail in the "nice enough" portrayal of Western Grey Kangaroos did continue their customary exceedingly high standards, the RAM appear to have been scraping the bottom of a barrel of coprolite deposited by the T-Roo with this numismatic also-ran.

 

Once again, my vote goes to the frostie over the proof.

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Edited October 6, 2020 by PapaLazarou

[CoinStruck]

In the same week seven Queen Elizabeth II proof sovereigns came back from conservation & grading by PCGS and one (the 2013) from the Coin Cabinet auction. 

[Roy]

@CoinStruck is that the date-run complete now? 😊

[SILVERFINGER]

I first want to dedicate this post to my very good, patient, and understanding friend Merm, who has been a godsend since I lost my best mate last week.

I won in an auction these uncirculated and strong lustre USA Philippines silver coins.
This design of coin was released in 1937 and minted from .750 silver for all denominations, when WW2 started and the Japanese invaded the Philippines the majority of these years of coins were apparently dumped into the sea to prevent the Japanese getting their hand on precious metals or metals of any kind, therefore coins of pre 1941 date in mint condition are very rare, the seawater doing a job on them (while silver is none ferrous the metals mixed with it were not).
With the re-capture of the islands the Denver mint was contracted to make the 10 & 20 Centavos coins and the San Francisco mint the 50 Centavos coins to replace all the ones that had been lost.
Production figures of the coins I have bought that I am keeping are as below,

1944 dated, 10 Centavos, 31,592,000
1944 dated, 20 Centavos, 28,596,000
1945 dated, 50 Centavos, 18,120,000

 

 

The coins below were part of the collection but I decided to sell, as one is a duplicate (20 Centavos) and the other was made after WW2 (50 Centavos), both are full lustre, though the sun was quickly disappearing by the time I took these.

Production figure for the 1945 20 Centavos was 82,804,000

The 50 Centavos was a real dilemma for me do I keep it or not, but I have quite a lot of interest in it from collectors due to its mint condition and incredibly low mintage, I only stack pre 1945 coins but these were made in 1947 only, but they commemorated General Douglas MacArthur's retaking of the Philippines islands from the Japanese during WW2.
They were the first coins minted in the Philippines new republic and the design came in 50 Cent and 1 Peso, the 50 Centavos being minted from .750 silver and the 1 Peso of .900 silver.
The coins were struck in low relief only by the the San Francisco mint.
Production of these coins were as following,

1947 dated,  20 Centavos, 200,000
1947 dated,  1 Peso,           100,000

 

Edited October 4, 2020 by SILVERFINGER

[Roy]

MacArthur was a General in the American Army and also a Field Marshal in the Philippine Army.

A circulating coin. You're welcome to have it if you like @SILVERFINGER

Edited October 4, 2020 by Roy

[SILVERFINGER]

1 minute ago, Roy said:

MacArthur was a General in the American Army and also a Field Marshal in the Philippine Army.

A circulating coin. You're welcome to have it if you like @SILVERFINGER

Thanks so much for the offer mate but I am strictly pre 1945 coins only, I dare not open the door to later dates my wallet would take a battering lol.

[GoldElliott]

6 hours ago, SILVERFINGER said:

I first want to dedicate this post to my very good, patient, and understanding friend Merm, who has been a godsend since I lost my best mate last week.

I won in an auction these uncirculated and strong lustre USA Philippines silver coins.
This design of coin was released in 1937 and minted from .750 silver for all denominations, when WW2 started and the Japanese invaded the Philippines the majority of these years of coins were apparently dumped into the sea to prevent the Japanese getting their hand on precious metals or metals of any kind, therefore coins of pre 1941 date in mint condition are very rare, the seawater doing a job on them (while silver is none ferrous the metals mixed with it were not).
With the re-capture of the islands the Denver mint was contracted to make the 10 & 20 Centavos coins and the San Francisco mint the 50 Centavos coins to replace all the ones that had been lost.
Production figures of the coins I have bought that I am keeping are as below,

1944 dated, 10 Centavos, 31,592,000
1944 dated, 20 Centavos, 28,596,000
1945 dated, 50 Centavos, 18,120,000

 

 

 

 

The coins below were part of the collection but I decided to sell, as one is a duplicate (20 Centavos) and the other was made after WW2 (50 Centavos), both are full lustre, though the sun was quickly disappearing by the time I took these.

Production figure for the 1945 20 Centavos was 82,804,000

The 50 Centavos was a real dilemma for me do I keep it or not, but I have quite a lot of interest in it from collectors due to its mint condition and incredibly low mintage, I only stack pre 1945 coins but these were made in 1947 only, but they commemorated General Douglas MacArthur's retaking of the Philippines islands from the Japanese during WW2.
They were the first coins minted in the Philippines new republic and the design came in 50 Cent and 1 Peso, the 50 Centavos being minted from .750 silver and the 1 Peso of .900 silver.
The coins were struck in low relief only by the the San Francisco mint.
Production of these coins were as following,

1947 dated,  20 Centavos, 200,000
1947 dated,  1 Peso,           100,000

 

So sorry to hear about your loss mate  

As always, your coins are amazing and the accompanying story amplifies their appeal. I have to say I haven't actually come across the 1947 50c- will have to keep en eye out in the future for one.

[mr1030]

2021 White Lion of Mortimer 10 oz QB

[Coolsmp]

My 2oz silver collection of the Queen's Beast is now complete with the new Greyhound received today!

[richatthecroft]

Nice to meet up today with @SilverMike and for these fantastic coins- 1921 is a significant year for México.  Nice touch was the gift of the 20 Centavos.  Thanks again. 
 

[MickB]

3 x 1oz silver James Bond bars arrived in the post today. 

[LiquidMetalsUK]

So this is what my recent sales have bought 😀 couldent be happier. Thanks to @Sulsterand @rob6 and others from elsewhere 

The Gold brit is stunning 

 

Edited October 6, 2020 by Jamesd

[Rll1288]

1 minute ago, Jamesd said:

So this is what my recent sales have bought 😀 couldent be happier. Thanks to @Sulsterand @rob6 and others from elsewhere 

The Gold brit is stunning 

Love the Maple bars....

[Rll1288]

1 minute ago, Rll1288 said:

Love the Maple bars....

Wished I had stayed in Toronto now...could have picked up a few 🙂

[LiquidMetalsUK]

7 minutes ago, Rll1288 said:

Wished I had stayed in Toronto now...could have picked up a few 🙂

Wanted 1 for ages so added 2 to my canadian order. There lovely in hand just super high premium unfortuanlty 

[Rll1288]

3 minutes ago, Jamesd said:

Wanted 1 for ages so added 2 to my canadian order. There lovely in hand just super high premium unfortuanlty 

I can bet but definitely nice for the stack

[Heirlooms]

1 hour ago, Jamesd said:

Lovely Britannia. Been searching for the 1oz version but can't find one anywhere

[Hunter87]

[Peterheat]

Just got these beauties from @StBeesSilver super happy with them all the little mallet is custom made for me great guy to deal with not only does he supply great products but feel like ive got a new friend thanks mate love them just trying to decide what you can make for me next 

[LiquidMetalsUK]

15 minutes ago, Peterheat said:

ive got a new friend thanks mate love them just trying to decide what you can make for me next 

Completely agree. Love the mallet. Johns gunna wish he never met us lot with all the requests 😀😀

[matt1r]

Couple little pick ups, the 1902 seems to be severely under graded unless I’m missing something.

[Peterheat]

1 hour ago, Jamesd said:

Completely agree. Love the mallet. Johns gunna wish he never met us lot with all the requests 😀😀

Yeah we will keep him busy eh especially if he keeps turning out great product like these