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[aldoborain45]

interesting information

Edited May 17, 2022 by aldoborain45

[0laf5on]

1582 6 pence. It's very worn out and lost a bit of it's weight in last 440 years. Still like it despite being worthy not much. I found it couple years ago.

[Silverman2U]

The lovely piece popped up through the koin club. A nice high relief 1kg piece of art. Outside what I’d be prepared to pay, still nice all the same.  

Edited May 22, 2022 by Silverman2U

[modofantasma]

Multi-Millionaire. Just don't ask what currency

[Sharpstack21]

A good friends birthday is coming up so I bought him his first gold coin. It’s small but it’s a start. He’s mentioned getting gram size gold before. 

[SovereignBishop]

On 09/06/2022 at 02:20, Sharpstack21 said:

A good friends birthday is coming up so I bought him his first gold coin. It’s small but it’s a start. He’s mentioned getting gram size gold before. 

Definitely a good coin to start with, could start the bug

[Silverman2U]

So here’s a question. What do you think this would sell for on the TSF forum. I am in 2 minds. Sell here or just send back to the Royal Mint whilst I can. 

I am not sure I am too keen on the Tudor set, it’s just too much like the original QB series, just not as good.

Thoughts? 

 

[modofantasma]

11 minutes ago, Silverman2U said:

Thoughts?

The proofs aren't really my cup of tea. If I loved the coin I'd keep it and the enjoyment would offset the risk and opportunity cost of holding it. If I wasn't keen probably send it back 

 

[Gypsy]

18 minutes ago, Silverman2U said:

So here’s a question. What do you think this would sell for on the TSF forum. I am in 2 minds. Sell here or just send back to the Royal Mint whilst I can. 

I am not sure I am too keen on the Tudor set, it’s just too much like the original QB series, just not as good.

Thoughts? 

 

I would send it back.  Recently these types of proofs have been losing value and you may not be able to make your money back. Hope that helps. 

[Britannia47]

Normally I show photos of gold, but today as a former bank-note collector I thought this might be interesting to show the first coloured helmeted  'Britannia' £5 note printed in 1957 the same year as the Gillick Sovereign. This has to be the best designed British banknote ever IMO. There is also a depiction of St George & Dragon, as well as a superb rendition of the reverse Lion/key and chain. Note that QE11 does not appear on this note. QE11 first appeared on the £1 banknote in 1960 and has been seen on all our notes for the last 62 years! and of course for 69 years on our coins. At the time this was the highest denomination banknote in circulation, and for some in 1957 this was a weeks wages! The £10 followed in 1964, the £20 in 1970, and the first £50 in 1981. The 3 Scottish Banks all print £100 notes. Anyone heard the death-knell of Coinage and Banknotes yet?😠

 

Edited June 27, 2022 by Britannia47

[Gypsy]

Recently decided to buy some jewellery. A 999 platinum shield,with an 18” platinum chain and a 9ct gold bracelet.

will probably trade for coins eventually. 

[Britannia47]

1989 - Gold Sovereign Proof Set and 2 x £2 Silver Piedfort Proofs + £1 Silver Piedfort Proof. Measured the thickness of the Piedforts = 6mm!  There's a debate on 'gold' section, somewhere, about whether the RM  should increase the diameter or the thickness of a Piedfort. I like these.

 

 

 

 

[Britannia47]

Just a quick question re. the JFK Half-Dollar silver content between the 1964 & 1967?  They certainly look a bit different.  Anyone? 

 

[Scaffstacker]

33 minutes ago, Britannia47 said:

Just a quick question re. the JFK Half-Dollar silver content between the 1964 & 1967?  They certainly look a bit different.  Anyone? 

 

After 1964 they went to 40% silver rather than the 90% I’m not sure what year they stopped.

Also lovely $2 note you’ve got there.

[Britannia47]

For a few years now Platinum has been overtaken in value by gold, but obviously that has not been reflected on what is shown on the coinage! So here is a photo of Platinum, Gold and Silver (with nominal values) against the corresponding banknotes.

 

[modofantasma]

A few bits from down under 

[richatthecroft]

Ten of my favourites from my collection 👍 

 

[Aran]

1 hour ago, richatthecroft said:

Ten of my favourites from my collection 👍 

 

 

What a lovely and varied selection. Also a delight to see many of them as ‘raw coins’ rather than in plastic slabs!!

Although graded the 1817 Sovereign caught my eye. Is this a proof coin? The photos appear to show frosted devices and mirrored fields.

Either way congratulations on owning such a well preserved piece of history!

 

[richatthecroft]

 

15 hours ago, Aran said:

What a lovely and varied selection. Also a delight to see many of them as ‘raw coins’ rather than in plastic slabs!!

Although graded the 1817 Sovereign caught my eye. Is this a proof coin? The photos appear to show frosted devices and mirrored fields.

Either way congratulations on owning such a well preserved piece of history!

 

Thank you.

 I think the lighting I used to take the photo flatters the 1817 Sovereign somewhat- but it is just lighting, the photographs weren’t filtered or photoshopped- the photos below are perhaps more representative.  
It was designated MS62 by NGC- lovely eye appeal 👍.  I Have recently had the Sovereign re- slabbed as the old slab was scuffed. 

 

 

Edited July 24, 2022 by richatthecroft

[Foster88]

4 hours ago, richatthecroft said:

 

Thank you.

 I think the lighting I used to take the photo flatters the 1817 Sovereign somewhat- but it is just lighting, the photographs weren’t filtered or photoshopped- the photos below are perhaps more representative.  
It was designated MS62 by NGC- lovely eye appeal 👍.  I Have recently had the Sovereign re- slabbed as the old slab was scuffed. 

 

 

That’s very nice @richatthecroft and in remarkable condition for it’s 205 years of age.

It makes you wonder where it’s been all these years.

I haven’t looked but I presume MS62 puts in the top few graded?

Edited July 24, 2022 by Foster88

[richatthecroft]

15 hours ago, Foster88 said:

That’s very nice @richatthecroft and in remarkable condition for it’s 205 years of age.

It makes you wonder where it’s been all these years.

I haven’t looked but I presume MS62 puts in the top few graded?

Thanks.  Yes, it’s in lovely condition for its age.  Likely been preserved in a collection for quite a number of years.
There are quite a lot in higher grades, imagine how appealing a MS65 would be.

[SilverSurferZA]

In 2017 the South African Mint celebrated the 50th anniversary of the popular gold Krugerrand.  On this occasion they released their first ever silver Krugerrands (all privy marked and only in proof and premium uncirculated versions), and also a one-time only release of a proof platinum Krugerrand.  With a mintage of only 2,017 I am very lucky to own one of these beauties.

[Britannia47]

On 27/07/2022 at 17:37, SilverSurferZA said:

In 2017 the South African Mint celebrated the 50th anniversary of the popular gold Krugerrand.  On this occasion they released their first ever silver Krugerrands (all privy marked and only in proof and premium uncirculated versions), and also a one-time only release of a proof platinum Krugerrand.  With a mintage of only 2,017 I am very lucky to own one of these beauties.

Great coin! I'd be surprised if anyone else on TSF has one. Well done.

Thought my pics might complement yours. 🤑

[Britannia47]

Not sure where to show this topic/ photos. It maybe of interest to a guinea collector. Anyway its gold! 

Just been to the Bank of England Museum to try and steal a 400oz gold bar, but failed miserably. I am hoping to find scrapings under my fingernails though!

A new exhibition has just opened regarding the link between the Bank of England and Slavery. It all seemed a bit politically distasteful to me. Apparently, 2 governors of the time have had their busts and paintings removed (probably thrown them in the Thames like the Bristol statues!)  An enquiry is ongoing to find out any tangible links with slavery money..... Mention is also made about the  BLM campaign.

One item of interest was guinea gold - see photo.

I left soon after, in case the thought police were monitoring me.......!

[bluffer]

1 hour ago, Britannia47 said:

Not sure where to show this topic/ photos. It maybe of interest to a guinea collector. Anyway its gold! 

Just been to the Bank of England Museum to try and steal a 400oz gold bar, but failed miserably. I am hoping to find scrapings under my fingernails though!

A new exhibition has just opened regarding the link between the Bank of England and Slavery. It all seemed a bit politically distasteful to me. Apparently, 2 governors of the time have had their busts and paintings removed (probably thrown them in the Thames like the Bristol statues!)  An enquiry is ongoing to find out any tangible links with slavery money..... Mention is also made about the  BLM campaign.

One item of interest was guinea gold - see photo.

I left soon after, in case the thought police were monitoring me.......!

 

glad to see they are blaming the english and not the rest of us! 😛

 

It is a tiresome trend at the moment that absolutely everything has to be apologised for, re interpreted with various topics shoehorned into every story.

 

 

( always prefered a topic to a marathon )