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[paulmerton]

1 minute ago, Solachesis said:

Line a bowl with some kitchen foil, place the coin on it and cover it in some bicarb, then pour boiling water into the bowl and it will bubble up. Doesn't need long at all, the toning practically falls off 

Thanks! Might give that a go on a few cheap proofs to see what happens.

[Solachesis]

5 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

Thanks! Might give that a go on a few cheap proofs to see what happens.

You'll likely dull the proof finish, I'd only really recommend it on bullion coins! 

I experimented with a rather handled proof Oman sterling silver coin, and it became very dull 

[paulmerton]

7 minutes ago, Solachesis said:

You'll likely dull the proof finish, I'd only really recommend it on bullion coins! 

I experimented with a rather handled proof Oman sterling silver coin, and it became very dull 

Ooh, not sure if I'll try it now then. I sent off one of those £20 coins to get graded and it came back as proof-like which surprised me.

[Solachesis]

15 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

Ooh, not sure if I'll try it now then. I sent off one of those £20 coins to get graded and it came back as proof-like which surprised me.

Technically they are BU, so the strike and finish can likely come back as DPL, I only put it in there for about 20 seconds, finish remained shiny and reflective, but actual proof finishes are more intricate and fragile.

[MrTT]

Ready for the crash / or The Walking Dead scenario.

🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

[Agaupl]

On 25/06/2023 at 05:38, Solachesis said:

I like this coin very much: the 2013 George and the Dragon £20. Half an ounce of .999 silver, 27mm diameter.

Basically a silver double sovereign, courtesy of @silvergaga

I had to give it a little bicarb foil bath, as it had heavy toning on the rim of the obverse, which I've noticed happens to quite a few of them in the OMP for some reason.

Do you have any photos of before the bath? Any signs of cleaning after?

[TheShinyStuff]

58 minutes ago, MrTT said:

Ready for the crash / or The Walking Dead scenario.

🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

Lol, is Michone staying at your house?!

[Dankanugget]

4 hours ago, MrTT said:

Ready for the crash / or The Walking Dead scenario.

🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

Mycket trevligt

[Dankanugget]

27 minutes ago, Dankanugget said:

Mycket trevligt

What  gold Coins  do you get in Sweden or do you order from an international store?

[MrTT]

5 hours ago, Dankanugget said:

What  gold Coins  do you get in Sweden or do you order from an international store?

Ma Shops , catawiki & some others.

Never bought any gold / silver here.

 

[Dankanugget]

6 hours ago, MrTT said:

Ma Shops , catawiki & some others.

Never bought any gold / silver here.

 

Ok

[geowill989]

On 17/06/2023 at 12:29, Skyfiller said:

Not done to bad for 2 years stacking 😀

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

[Upsidedown]

3 minutes ago, geowill989 said:

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

5 more than I had at 24

[Petra]

4 minutes ago, geowill989 said:

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

It’s a great picture! We all start somewhere, what I now see as a ‘problem’, is that I bought too much silver at the start of my journey. Five is great! You can’t beat that sense of anticipation when expecting a sovereign in the post! 

[geowill989]

very kind words, guys. Thank you!

[Fenlander1]

36 minutes ago, geowill989 said:

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

5 sovs at 24 I wish I had thought about gold at your age 5 is excellent achievement.

[AaaGee]

36 minutes ago, geowill989 said:

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

You beat me by 25 years.  Keep at it and you'll have plenty by the time you're my age 👍

[Skyfiller]

2 hours ago, geowill989 said:

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

It’s way better than good and as others have said 5 more than I had at 24. I really wish I had found gold when I was your age. Go slowly, don’t borrow to buy or go without enjoying life’s treats to buy. Just put a little away for gold when you can afford it and I recon when you reach my age you’ll be a very happy man. 

[JamesH]

8 hours ago, geowill989 said:

Amazing! I'm 24 with big dreams... please tell me having 5 sovs is good progress😂😂

Amazing progress to have even started stacking at 24. Something I’d never even considered until 20 years later so I reckon you’re doing it the right way. Little and often should see you just right later in life 👍🏼

[AaaGee]

My total collection. Just over a years worth. Possibly going to offload most of the silver at some point and turn it into sovereigns.

Just to add. If you look hard enough, theres some gold in there lol.

Brits on the left. Sovs on the right.

 

Edited July 16, 2023 by AaaGee

[Jaconet]

Bought a couple of interesting graded 1887 double sovereigns. Images below.

the first is a very rare (R5) currency prooflike double (Marsh T24). The second the broken streamer variety of Marsh T26 (Scarce). The mintage of the former is estimated at 350 & you will see a number of differences to the conventional currency double, most visible is the positioning of the legend & BRITT in particular, the number of pearls on the crown & that the gap between the crown & rim. These differences were due to using a proof die on the obverse. Anyway enjoy

Edited August 19, 2023 by Jaconet

[AaaGee]

Very nice 😎

[Silverlocks]

The top one's in really good nick - only a minimal amount of wear visible on the lace.

[Jaconet]

43 minutes ago, Silverlocks said:

The top one's in really good nick - only a minimal amount of wear visible on the lace.

It’s ms62pl (top pop) but my impression is that conservatively graded. As you say the head dress & veil are well preserved as is the brooch. So I’m considering sending it for regrading.

[Silverlocks]

43 minutes ago, Jaconet said:

It’s ms62pl (top pop) but my impression is that conservatively graded. As you say the head dress & veil are well preserved as is the brooch. So I’m considering sending it for regrading.

Maybe send it to that meta grading outfit (Certified Acceptance Corporation) and see if you can get a green sticker added.