Today I Received.....

[MaxeBaumann]

1 hour ago, MaxeBaumann said:

Congratulations on this rare and beautiful coin, myself I got the number 28. We can be very happy about it, even if it was not cheap.

Greetings from Maxe

 

 

[TheShinyStuff]

Modest purchase during the price dip. Shame it happened the week before payday (or maybe that was a blessing, I'm not sure.) My first carded gold, wanted one just to see it in the flesh and to be fair I really like it! Just a tiddler at 2.5g, but nice and shiny!!!

[Arbkev]

1 hour ago, Spence098 said:

Recieved this cool little piece today thanks very much @silversurf

Nice @Spence098 I've been regretting not bidding more on this. Fair play to you its a lovely piece.

[Foster88]

3 hours ago, Ranger2girls said:

nice 1821  sovereign was actually a metal detecting find has some damage but nice coin 

 

Amazing.

I pity the poor sod who lost it. 😆

There must be thousands of coins like this buried across the world.

Edited February 20, 2021 by Foster88

[Spence098]

31 minutes ago, Arbkev said:

Nice @Spence098 I've been regretting not bidding more on this. Fair play to you its a lovely piece.

Thanks mate...yea I love it thought it would go higher if I'm honest.

Not sure what it's worth but doesn't matter to me this one's staying with me for a long time 😂👍

 

[MikeG1978]

3 hours ago, Ranger2girls said:

nice 1821  sovereign was actually a metal detecting find has some damage but nice coin 

I keep getting asked by the kids to go metal detecting 

Its working out where we can go though 

Would love to find any old coins -gold would be amazing  especially  an old sov

Can dream though.

The metal which helps me the most is cast iron -fixing woodburners dirty job but worth doing 

[Ranger2girls]

1 hour ago, Foster88 said:

Amazing.

I pity the poor sod who lost it. 😆

There must be thousands of coins like this buried across the world.

I know his pain i lost a tenner once lol.

[Ranger2girls]

49 minutes ago, MikeG1978 said:

I keep getting asked by the kids to go metal detecting 

Its working out where we can go though 

Would love to find any old coins -gold would be amazing  especially  an old sov

Can dream though.

The metal which helps me the most is cast iron -fixing woodburners dirty job but worth doing 

grab a metal detector you can get a cracking machine for less than 300 quid second hand then.hit the beaches parks fair fields ect for the kids 

[Foster88]

2 hours ago, Ranger2girls said:

grab a metal detector you can get a cracking machine for less than 300 quid second hand then.hit the beaches parks fair fields ect for the kids 

@MikeG1978 Without going off thread topic, just make sure you always get permission first. Someone owns every piece of land.

You can detect on Crown owned beaches without permission but not all beaches. Asking local farmers for permission is the best idea.

[PapaLazarou]

2008 RAM 1oz Silver Gilded "Reg Mombassa" Kangaroo

 

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, this was the penultimate gilded Skippy ever offered by the Royal Australian Mint and, at just 5,463,  its mintage was the lowest.

 

The gold silhouetting of this coin - like most gilded silver issues - is nothing to take ones breath away...but it is certainly still an attractive member of the collection in my eyes.

 

For further details - if interested -  please see the Mombassa proof listed in this thread here.

 

I can confirm that the ball depicted is for Aussie Rules, not Rugby.

 

Huge thanks to @jultorskfor the invaluable assistance in arranging delivery of this fellow.

 

 

 

Edited February 21, 2021 by PapaLazarou

[Roy]

Today's pick ups!

I got a great deal on these vintage stunners! A worthy addition to any fine collection 

 100g Argor (SILBER)

 100g Argor (Sharps Pixley type)

 

I like them big, I like them chunky!

 Mario Villa (Milano)

Edited February 21, 2021 by Roy

[Leonmarsh]

Beautiful the vintage stuff can't beat it 

[PapaLazarou]

RAM 2009 Gilded Silver "Ken Done" Kangaroo

This was the final gilded Skippy released by the Royal Australian Mint and had a mintage of just 5,997.

The gold finishing of this coin was, for the first time, in a "two-tone" silhouette, with both proof and frosted gold highlights. The effect is one of outstanding quality and makes this my favourite "Gildy" by some distance - and also my #1 of the three silver 2009 Ken "WTF is He" Done roos.

Thanks once more to my favourite Finn@jultorskfor the help in my sourcing of this "ripper".

This is my 61st 1oz silver Skippy and leaves me awaiting just the 3-coin pad-printed  "Artists" set, currently en route from Russia.

 

[Tn21]

First ever auction win, paid slightly more then I maybe should have but at £380 delivered still not bad. Mainly purchased due it being the 2016 gold standard coin first version to come out. 

I have the 18,19,20 gold standard coin versions.   

 

[Stacktastic]

40 minutes ago, Tn21 said:

First ever auction win, paid slightly more then I maybe should have but at £380 delivered still not bad. Mainly purchased due it being the 2016 gold standard coin first version to come out. 

I have the 18,19,20 gold standard coin versions.   

I bought some 2020 ones off you last year - my favourite gold coins.

[Robda1986]

1 hour ago, Tn21 said:

First ever auction win, paid slightly more then I maybe should have but at £380 delivered still not bad. Mainly purchased due it being the 2016 gold standard coin first version to come out. 

I have the 18,19,20 gold standard coin versions.   

 

I wanted to do a date run with them but due to the 17s never being made I didn't bother 

[MickB]

Today I received these silver coins @DuncanWylieWilson and the Gibraltar 2021 1/4 oz sovereign from @diesel.  Both great forum members to deal with. 

[DuncanWylieWilson]

3 minutes ago, MickB said:

Today I received these silver coins @DuncanWylieWilson and the Gibraltar 2021 1/4 oz sovereign from @diesel.  Both great forum members to deal with. 

I am glad that you are happy, Mick. A pleasure as always! Cheers mate! 🤠

 

[Heirlooms]

Sold my 10oz silver coins a couple of months back and regretted selling some of them but was lucky to pick these 2 up for a great price. The one i wish I kept which seems to have got away price wise is the Lion of England ☹️

Edited February 22, 2021 by Heirlooms

[PapaLazarou]

2009 RAM 3-Coin Silver Proof "Artists" Set

 

This set, comprising "pad-printed" coloured versions of the 2007-09 Skippies, represents the Royal Australian Mint's only deviation into the world of felt-tip silver roos. The many other examples on the market are all third-party offerings, predominantly on the part of Downies. 

 

The total mintage of 3,001 makes these the rarest RAM roos apart from the last three "Seasons Change" coins.

 

Reg Mombassa, Ken Done and family favourite Rolf "Can You Guess Where I Am Now" Harris were the three contributing daubers.

 

In keeping with coloured Maples, Eagles  and the gilded Brits and Roos, I had always thought this set would be BU, so their being proof quality was a pleasing bonus.

 

I do not like coloured coins, in fact I positively dislike them. I bought this set purely because they are official members of the collection and I am a certified RAM roo-whore. Not being as garish as most coins of their ilk, I had convinced myself that my compromise - although weak and hypocritical - was, nevertheless, acceptable. Upon receipt I was embarrassingly satisfied with my decision and find the trio to be really rather pleasing. 

 

The proof surrounds set off well the coloured insets, while the privy-like tiny kangaroos suggest a hint of humour -  this mint is known for not succumbing to that particular pursuit of Mammon.  

 

The condition is truly exceptional and once again illustrates the vastly superior techniques employed compared with the likes of the RM and the RCM, both now synonymous with the apparently obligatory risks of scratching, milking, spotting and hazing to accompany damaged capsules and shabby packaging. This set even come with their own miniature metal easels - a marked upgrade on the plastic cereal-box gifts generally available.

 

My collection of ag Skippies is now complete for 1993-2020, weighing in at a healthy 72ozt (2.2kg) - including the 2018 Anniversary 3oz Roobar and 5oz Gilded masterpiece.

 

The two 2021 Kangaroos have now been released - but I am in little hurry to buy at their customary exploitative issue prices.

 

I wish to offer my thanks to all those who have offered me their encouragement in compiling this ongoing chef-d'oeuvre, and in particular@trp@jultorsk@CoinStruck@CadmiumGreenand@MancunianStackerfor all their help, assistance and advice.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 25, 2021 by PapaLazarou

[MancunianStacker]

8 hours ago, PapaLazarou said:

2009 RAM 3-Coin Silver Proof "Artists" Set

 

This set, comprising "pad-printed" coloured versions of the 2007-09 Skippies, represents the Royal Australian Mint's only deviation into the world of felt-tip silver roos. The many other examples on the market are all third-party offerings, predominantly on the part of Downies. 

 

Reg Mombassa, Ken Done and family favourite Rolf "Can You Guess Where I Am Now" Harris were the three contributing daubers.

 

In keeping with coloured Maples, Eagles  and the gilded Brits and Roos, I had always thought this set would be BU, so their being proof quality was a pleasing bonus.

 

I do not like coloured coins, in fact I positively dislike them. I bought this set purely because they are official members of the collection and I am a certified RAM roo-whore. Not being as garish as most coins of their ilk, I had convinced myself that my compromise - although weak and hypocritical - was, nevertheless, acceptable. Upon receipt I was embarrassingly satisfied with my decision and find the trio to be really rather pleasing. 

 

The proof surrounds set off well the coloured insets, while the privy-like tiny kangaroos suggest a hint of humour -  this mint is known for not succumbing to that particular pursuit of Mammon.  

 

The condition is truly exceptional and once again illustrates the vastly superior techniques employed compared with the likes of the RM and the RCM, both now synonymous with the apparently obligatory risks of scratching, milking, spotting and hazing to accompany damaged capsules and shabby packaging. This set even come with their own miniature metal easels - a marked upgrade on the plastic cereal-box gifts generally available.

 

My collection of ag Skippies is now complete for 1993-2020, weighing in at a healthy 72ozt (2.2kg) - including the 2018 Anniversary 3oz Roobar and 5oz Gilded masterpiece.

 

The two 2021 Kangaroos have now been released - but I am in little hurry to buy at their customary exploitative issue prices.

 

I wish to offer my thanks to all those who have offered me their encouragement in compiling this ongoing chef-d'oeuvre, and in particular@trp@jultorsk@CoinStruck@CadmiumGreenand@MancunianStackerfor all their help, assistance and advice.

 

 

 

 

 

These look great 👌 

[Leonmarsh]

Chile 50 pesos and 20 pesos to sit alongside the 100 pesos I have 

[MaxeBaumann]

Beautiful and rare coins arrived last week. The joy was very great and I love these pieces more than anything. All the best to you.

Greetings from Maxe

[TheBeast]

2 hours ago, MaxeBaumann said:

Beautiful and rare coins arrived last week. The joy was very great and I love these pieces more than anything. All the best to you.

Greetings from Maxe

beautiful set Maxe!!

Edited February 23, 2021 by TheBeast
typo!

[Rll1288]

After waiting 5 months.. Its finally here.. Was it worth the wait?