Raoul

John thank you very much,i think you have nailed it. I would never have found it. As you can see i don't post much as i don't realy collect coins my hobby is metal detecting and i do find a lot of old coins but mostly i can identify them only when i cant i post them here and you guys on this forum are terrific and have always managed to help me . Which is appreciated,many thanks again. Cheers Raoul

Hi everyone i came across this very small penny about half the size of an early threepence while metal detecting , i also found another 4 coins normal sized penny's sixpence and a threepence all early Queen Victoria in the mid 1800's . I have tried the web without success so hopefully someone here might know something about it. Cant see a date on it and i can not make out the Queebs name. Thanks for any help.......... Raoul[ attachment=1467:small_pe...0_x_363_.jpg]

Hi guys long time between drinks, i found this 1882 half Sovereign inches in the ground with my metal detector, its in real good nick i have a coin book but its 15 years old and says its worth $250 dollars or 106 pounds.I was wondering if anyone has a currant book and wouldn't mind looking up to see if it has gone up in price. Thanking you Raoul.

Hi guys here is a link that will show you how to photograph your coins like the professionals. Cheers Raoul http://www.webphotoschool.com/Lesson_Libra...g_Rim_Lighting/

Hi guys long time since i have been on, question for you. I have bucket loads of coins,all ages oldest ones in the 1800's, i want to sell them what would be the best way to get a fair price,as i wouldn't have a clue to the real value only what i see in the coin magazines. Cheers Raoul

Geoff, thank you very much,you are my hero. CHeers Raoul

Hi guys havn't posted for a while, need your to find out more about this coin,what country and whats its worth. Any help appreciated. Cheers Raoul

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Hi guys i know you all like to buy your coins which most of the time are in fine condition, but as i'm showing you in this picture these just came out of the ground a few months ago and only washed in soapy water. Took me three hrs and a one hrs drive to find these. Just think of the coins that you can find in your country, which i have seen in other forums, it leaves me speachless to all the treasures you guys have there. Why buy them when you can find them yourselves? Regards Raoul

G'day Samclab, i use the Whites MXT price on that in Aus dollars is $2,600.00 but if you look around for a second hand one it does not have to be the mxt, you can find a good one for around $700.00. Just stick to the well known makes such as Whites,Minelab,Garret and fisher you can't go wrong. You must have a detector dealer in your town or nearby,give him a call and explain it to him what you want and he will be able to put you on the right track. The secret to finding coins is to search out the places where people gather in numbers,then you will find coins easily. Raoul

Went out with my mate this morning detected a few schools and ended up with $39 dollars and this 1926 florin, it was realy badly tarnished and black on one side,i know you are not supposed to clean coins but i couldn't stand to see it in this condition. First of soap and toothbrush that made no differance than i tried to soak it in silver cleaning soution,still the same, mum had some Jif cleaning solution which is used for cleaning bathrooms and showers so i tried that. wow it brought the coin up like new. Before you tell me that i shouldn't have done that i checked the value of the coin and it was worth $8 dollars in very good condition. Believe me if i find a coin of real value i will leave it as it is. But for coins of little value that stuff brings them to their glory.

Hi everyone have just finished viewing one of my metal detecting sites and have come across this link on antiquities, also deals in ancient coins, if you havn't seen it before it might be of use to you. Regards Raoul http://www.historyforsale.co.uk/Home.htm

Sorry guys, being ignorant in coin collecting and seeing a coin site thought it might help you and decided to post it. If its no good delete it by all means. Raoul

Yes you are right, i do cover the edge thats in the claw.

Good description, how much for the red car. LOL Raoul

Hi Chris, i have now had my Sony DSC-P8 Cyber- shot for 6 months and i find the best way way for Macro shots is to get plenty of light on the subject also i have found this gadget handy in two ways. 1 It holds the items steady 2 You can shoot through the magnifying glass,which brings it closer. Its dirt cheap to buy, and can by bought at any electronic shop.

G'day Taity,i see you read my article on the forum,glad you joined you will find these guys here very friendly and helpful. I know we can can help each other on matters relating to our hobbies.

I have a couple of links to some clubs in your country unfortunatly i dont know how close they are to you,but if you write in they will tell you of places near your town where you can go, like your club they are a very friendly and helpful clubs,in most cases they will invite you to join them when they go out. http://212.67.202.131/~toddy/phpBB2/index.php http://www.forumukdetectornet.co.uk/phpBB2/ Have a browse through the different forums and ask questions i'm sure that you will get the answers you want. Raoul

Hi everyone,havn't posted for a while but i have been reading the articles and seeing what you are all doing. Found this Jap or Chinese coin which is in great condition while metal detecting an old site, has anyone seen one like it? and would you know the age and country of it.Many thanks Raoul

Found this sov that someone had turned into a pendent, " what a waste of a beautiful coin" in about 5 feet of water while detecting one of our beaches in West Australia. I'm curious to know what the cut out insigmia means,if anyone knows i would be pleased to find out. Raoul

Thanks mint_mark, i thought that it was probaly 1800's

Paul if you look in your English newspapers you will see that a majority of the recent archaeoligacal finds are discovered by metal detectorists and they both seem to get along well.

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me if its safe to clean coins with a ultrasonic cleaner. Many thanks Raoul

Thanks Mint_mark, William check out Mint_marks web link it explains it spot on. I have been thinking about buying one ,they start out at $100.00 and just wanted to know if it will harm the coins before spending the dollars. Thanks Raoul

William the first thing that you should do is go to your local library take out a book on your towns history and from there see where there used to be taverns,race courses, fairs ,shows the list goes on. Mainly look for historical places and see if you can locate them if they are still there,or sometimes when you do find the spot the building has gone and they have put a plaque saying what was there. Man, with your country's history you should find endless amount of old coins. Best of luck, Raoul