Today I want to show.....

[paulmerton]

2 minutes ago, Britannia47 said:

Edward VII is a hot topic at present with a remastered image in the latest Monarch series.

This is the my sum total of 8 sovereigns and 6 x Silver 1902 Coronation coins by DeSaulles. The Matt Proof Florin reverse shows Britannia, an image which may have inspired Machins later image.

 

Totes jellybeans

[Britannia47]

Part 1:  Put this set together many years ago, being George Vs 1st coinage, but last time .925 silver was used before it was debased to .500 in 1920. Memorable years for historians perhaps - 1916 Battle of the Somme, 1912 Sinking of the Titanic….

 

[Britannia47]

Part 2: In comparison, this is the last coinage of George VI after the debased ‘Silver’ was changed to cupro-nickel. As can be seen the so called silver in pre decimal form is relatively dull in appearance. However there are proofs among them 1951 (Festival of Britain) - Florin and 3d bit!  An exception to this debasement was that during QEIIs reign she insisted that her Maundy money stay in .925 Silver! At the time these were the best coins I could find.  It’s what collectors do..😀

[modofantasma]

The African 5 shipz. Aka 19rrand

[Britannia47]

My Canadian contribution…

 I wonder if the monarchy (Charles) will continue on Canadian notes and coins? Perhaps some Commonwealth countries are thinking of calling it a day…..

Anyway, we will wait and see. ….

 

[Britannia47]

……And finally a tribute to our Aussies on TSF whose Mints have made Sovereign collecting so worthwhile

Good on ya! 🇦🇺😃

[modofantasma]

1 hour ago, Britannia47 said:

……And finally a tribute to our Aussies on TSF whose Mints have made Sovereign collecting so worthwhile

Good on ya! 🇦🇺😃

A different take 

 

[bluffer]

32 minutes ago, modofantasma said:

A different take 

 

cool stuff.   anyone know why they didnt go for a decimal pound instead of a decimal dollar?  Down to wanting to break away from the old country?

[Silverlocks]

1 hour ago, bluffer said:

cool stuff.   anyone know why they didnt go for a decimal pound instead of a decimal dollar?  Down to wanting to break away from the old country?

I'm not sure but New Zealand and Canada did the same thing, although Canada did it considerably earlier, probably due to its proximity to the U.S.  It's possible that NZ and Oz took a look at the way the Canadians did it and decided they liked it.

Edited November 1, 2022 by Silverlocks

[HerefordBullyun]

My tiny wee gold stack that was sadly lost RIP gold 

I will have to buy some more. 

[Stuntman]

Today I want to show these three Brilliant Uncirculated Five Sovereign Pieces.  2017, 2018 and 2022.

I love these coins.

 

[Silverman2U]

How rare is this? Value? Any thoughts appreciated. A friends child found it on the roadside. Appreciate its a little scratched, though not quite scrap. 

[paulmerton]

13 hours ago, Silverman2U said:

How rare is this? Value? Any thoughts appreciated. A friends child found it on the roadside. Appreciate its a little scratched, though not quite scrap. 

Mintage of 10,218,000 and 80% silver, nice  

Probably worth about £10 in that state?

[Paul]

spotted this on NGC looking up something and thought id share it 

Numismatica Genevensis Offers Incredibly Rare and Valuable Swiss Coin Certified by NGC
Posted on 10/20/2022

The beauty of the 1741 Basel 20 Ducat is unparalleled among City View coins.

It has been referred to as the most beautiful Swiss coin ever minted and the most important City View coin in the world. In November, it could become the most valuable Swiss coin ever sold.

Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is proud to have certified a Switzerland 1741 Basel 20 Ducat, which will be part of Auction 16 presented by Numismatica Genevensis SA in Geneva on November 13, 2022. Graded NGC MS 65 PL, the ultra-rarity is expected to inspire spirited bidding.

    
Switzerland 1741 Basel 20 Ducat graded NGC MS 65 PL.

“We are thrilled to offer the most important City View coin in the world and the most important Swiss coin ever struck,” said Dr. Alain Baron founder of Numismatica Genevensis SA.
Situated where modern-day Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel was an important industrial and banking center in the 17th and 18th centuries. City leaders honored visiting diplomats and business leaders by presenting them with exquisitely designed coins like the 1741 20 Ducat.

“It’s a very imposing and impressive piece,” said Ben Wengel, NGC Senior Grading Finalizer of World Coins. “It was struck with great care because it was meant to be given to someone very important.”

According to historians, those who received the coins kept them as a type of hedge against hard financial times. When circumstances demanded, the gold coins were melted down and sold to meet financial obligations. As a result, very few survived. This particular coin weighs 68.68 grams, or nearly 2.5 ounces.

The 1741 20 Ducat was designed by Swiss medalist and engraver Johann Jakob Handmann, whose signature “I.HM.” appears on the coin. The obverse of the coin features a basilisk holding a shield that bears Basel’s coat of arms. Encircling the basilisk, a creature that was viewed as the guardian of Basel, is an inscription in Latin that reads, “Lord, Keep Us in Peace.”

The reverse side of the coin features an elaborate Basel cityscape, with well-known church spires towering over the Rhine River. Cityscapes became popular subjects for coin design when local governments rejected traditional iconic religious images.

 

[Zeuk]

Novembers additions to the stack, small variety of silver, gold and the little and large of storage 

 

 
 

[Silverman2U]

Interested in peoples thoughts on this.

I did not know there as a piedford 5 sov piece like this one being auctioned.

Seems it’s “piefort” spelling is off, rather than “piedfort”. Though this is on the NGC site too?! I can’t not find this coin on Royal Mint site anywhere, not that that means much. 

Any one got an thoughts on the legitimacy of this coin existing? Is it another error on the coin cabinets side. I have already been waiting over 6 months for them to resolve an issue in which they sold me the incorrect coins! ;( 

I know there is the 5 sov though thought this was only in the 5 coin set (see one of pictures below). It’s definitely not a 2.35oz gold coin! 

Edited November 20, 2022 by Silverman2U
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[James32]

2 minutes ago, Silverman2U said:

Interested in peoples thoughts on this.

I did not know there as a piedford 5 sov piece like this one being auctioned.

Seems it’s “piefort” spelling is off, rather than “piedfort”. Though this is on the NGC site too?! I can’t not find this coin on Royal Mint site anywhere, not that that means much. 

Any one got an thoughts on the legitimacy of this coin existing? Is it another error on the coin cabinets side. I have already been waiting over 6 months for them to resolve an issue in which they sold me the incorrect coins! ;( 

They were never advertised to the public, 70 sets were sold to mint marquee customers only. A set is currently available from @Chrisplym on the forum 

[Silverman2U]

29 minutes ago, James32 said:

They were never advertised to the public, 70 sets were sold to mint marquee customers only. A set is currently available from @Chrisplym on the forum 

https://www.royalmint.com/mintmarque/mint-marque-invest/

Yes 70 sets. 

Thanks I thought the purchase requirements levels for silver, gold and platinum members use to be about 1/2 those listed now …or was that “mint mark”? 

Thanks for the info all the same. 
I stayed with my manager manager at RM. Get a few benefits and access rights, just no free access to royal mint experience or discounts (though can’t expect them being too much).  

[Britannia47]

Having a bit of a break from Sovereigns, so dug out something from my numismatic days!
Its the 1st coinage of George V (1911-1920) and last of the sterling silver before the .500 debasement. My favourite is the 1916 Half-Crown. Well, I’ve got to look at something whilst I’m waiting for my sovereign to come - and so is Christmas so they say.🥱🥱

 

[modofantasma]

1 minute ago, Britannia47 said:

Having a bit of a break from Sovereigns, so dug out something from my numismatic days!
Its the 1st coinage of George V (1911-1920) and last of the sterling silver before the .500 debasement. My favourite is the 1916 Half-Crown. Well, I’ve got to look at something whilst I’m waiting for my sovereign to come - and so is Christmas so they say.🥱🥱

It's a nice design on the half crown, I quite like the Britannia from the penny too

[Britannia47]

Apologies for my last photo (GV 1911-1920) - I have shown it before!  Rather then try and delete, I will use another set from the 4th coinage  (1927-1936) this time with the .500 Silver. There are differences for most of the coins. Spot the differences if you can!  Obviously slight colour change, but not as bad as 1947 onwards. Will check my uploads next time…..🙀

[Petra]

32 minutes ago, Britannia47 said:

Apologies for my last photo (GV 1911-1920) - I have shown it before!  Rather then try and delete, I will use another set from the 4th coinage  (1927-1936) this time with the .500 Silver. There are differences for most of the coins. Spot the differences if you can!  Obviously slight colour change, but not as bad as 1947 onwards. Will check my uploads next time…..🙀

Quick look, they’ve all changed?🤔🫢

[Petra]

2 minutes ago, Petra said:

Quick look, they’ve all changed?🤔🫢

Where do you find these cards?

[Britannia47]

1 hour ago, Petra said:

Where do you find these cards?

Try searching for ‘Sandhill’ plastic cases which should lead you to the cards of your choice.  It was an easy way to store and display in the old days!  Good-luck.

[Britannia47]

As this is my 500th post could not resist the 500th Anniv. Quintuplet