Peter

The answer to that question is no then. I've been collecting coins for over 20 years and well i've I don't have any of the first four coins. I do have some 1967 pennies but they were a gift, there's no way on earth I'd actually buy one! I suppose it shows our collecting bias. Every coin you list is copper or bronze and I've never collected copper or bronze coins. If I had made the list it would look more like this; Elizabeth II florin George VI florin Bun Head Penny Brass Threepence Wren Farthing 1967 halfpenny Elizabeth II shilling And the only reason I list these is because these are the coins most people in the UK who aren't collectors are likely to ask the question 'i've found an old coin, what's it worth?' That and most of us probably have a few of them lying around (unspent change in the case of the florins and shillings from about 20 odd years ago), even if we don't actually collect any of them per say. My nomination for the ugliest predecimal coin Sorry Peck but I don't like the look of dear old Lizzies Thrupenny bits Pre 1953 they were nifty thrifty's

I think that is a Typo and you meant George 111. There were no coins but as Peck says probably a medallion. It would of made a nice design for a coin. It maybe frustrating not being able to find information but rest assured it isn't a coin.

Hi jacking the thread a bit...sorry. The Owl seems to have popularity.I have also noticed this for coins with puffins on the reverse. Is there a coin out there which every collector of British coins has tucked away? May I suggest a few? 1797 cartwheel 1d/2d 1951 1d Victorian veiled head 1d 1967 1d

Aww, no bids. That little item deserved some interest If that had been a 1915 1/4d close TT I would of gone around the sellers with a big wet fish.

Our friend 1887 will know the answer if anyone does He opened my eyes to the sheer number of minor varieties that exist. Thank you for your vote of confidence. All you say is perfectly correct the Arabic 1 was used in the sets which would indicate that 797 were Arabic 1 but I have read that mintage of the proof double florin was, as with the other silver coins, 1084. This allows for up to 287 others. Recent work shows the proportion of Roman to Arabic double florins in a sample of 591 to be 200 Roman to 391 Arabic. This is using the reverse A and B as given in Davies. I have no way of knowing whether this proportion holds for the remaining 287 or if it applies at all, all I can say is, yes there are proof Roman I coins. You should also remember the specimen sets have a proportion of Roman I coins and people often mistake the high quality coins for proofs. Again the currency coins, that is those using the currency dies also have occasional proof or proof like strikings. As the years go by the best uncirculated coins, especially early strikings, take on an appearence of being proof but held up against the real thing it is easy to tell the difference. I would be happy to examine anything you think might be a Roman proof and send you photos of mine if you provide email. Obverse and reverse needed. As to value the last one I picked up for £140 not long ago. If I were pushed for a mintage number it would have to be less than 150 unless of course all the 287 are Roman. This information is great and obviously time comsuming research.A coin Wiki would be a great place to issue such info or even an artical in coin news (coin monthly would have snapped your hand off) I'm afraid my collection stops at a mid grade currency strike (I think )

Try a few different methods to dispose. Don't flood the market with single coins though. Try BIN or parcel up 5 or so and BIN with best offer. I spoke to a cash dealer today and he is paying 50p per g for pre 1920 silver (92.5%) and 25p ditto for pre 47 (50%).There will be a small premium for modern proof silver coins. It is a pity he didn't collect gold.

Hi I'm sorry to hear of your news. I think you may have realised that modern coin sets are in the main only worth their scrap bullion value.A few companies sold these (and still are) for vastly inflated profits. If your grandfather had other older coins take these along to a dealer for valuation...he will charge for this service unless he makes an offer to buy. For your peace of mind if you post a few pictures we can give you ball park values. It maybe worth searching identical coins on ebay to give you a rough idea although prices do fluctuate. Regards Peter

I can't see a repeat of the early 80's market and feel it won't actually drop. The Yanks are still ploughing into bullion. However take profit (as I once was advised by a very astute (and rich)Scotsman)....not Dave Shares;take profit on a 20% rise and sell at a 10% loss.Also choose your shares carefully. This can be said of coins generally. Common early good grade silver is flying. I've sold most of my junk silver and looking to move on anything less than nvf. The rest is staying.

Hi Jgw Welcome to the forum. This site produces an excellent yearly coin book which covers 1797-to date.(Collectors coins GB) This includes mintages although note the earlier comments regarding actual nrs per date. Excellent value and also available as Ebooks....and no I'm not on commission. Ebay I'm sure is an excellent venue to cherry pick 3d's.I'm not aware of any dealers specialising in them and their reletive values make them rare at auctions. If you search "BNTA" members it will lead you to members and contact details. There is also "online coins" which maybe worth a look. Happy hunting. Peter

Rob??? Dave I have the 21st March-3rd April 1980 magazine.I then leap to June. PM me if you would like it. Peter

Hi If you google skegness coins you will find a coin shop about 9/10 miles North (coin & collectors centre). You can always search for the Olympic 50p's in the coin arcades Look out for cycling,rowing and boxing...these are the rarest. Don't forget to look in charity and antique shops.

I will check out my stash tonight. It says a lot when I recently took 100+ coin news to the dump and yet I still have plenty of monthlies hanging around complete with post-its.

At one time they sold well on the bay. Taking fees & postage you won't see £100 Ask Chris about plans for an updated reprint.

Cash4gold I wonder how many punters have been separated from their sovs & guinea's for a fraction of their worth?

Hi It is a cartwheel coin dated 1797 36mm 28.5g it will be a 1d 41mm 56.7g a 2d worth maybe £1 or so (not in a collectable condition) Keep looking

Your 1st mistake and I'm sure there will be plenty more.Steer clear of the type of coin you see in newspapers/on TV etc.They are gimmicks and marketing rubbish. Stick to proper dealers or even Ebay.

I would reconsider getting the above "coins" they are gimmicks and worth nothing to collectors (or anyone else) Stick to collecting proper coin.

It is a very rare date (although very battered). I'm sure one of the silver boys will be along soon. BTW you've posted twice.

Scunny We're playing Bristols Titty

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now there was a man who knew the meaning of Shock and Awe ..for which the Japanese are still paying It is an argument on which I could easily bat on both sides. :unsure Thankfully it is the only time the A/bomb has been used in war. If it wasn't used then I don't think it wouldn't have been kept in cotton wool for the past 65 years. Tell that to the residents of Hiroshima. Actually no, tell it to the residents of Nagasaki, a city A-bombed quite unnecessarily after the US had received firm indications the Japs were ready to surrender. But no, Truman had to make a BIG GESTURE to the Soviets, "Look what we got, and we're not afraid to use it". I hate the man. Wasn't the surrender down to the Soviet intervention in the Pacific? History can't be re written.Imagine the pussy footing that goes on today was about in 1946. The decision to bomb the Japs was a decision made easy after Pearl Harbour and the barbaric treatment of captured allied soldiers. If the persecution of the jews was public knowledge at the time the Germans may of got one too and joe public would have clapped his hands.

now there was a man who knew the meaning of Shock and Awe ..for which the Japanese are still paying It is an argument on which I could easily bat on both sides. :unsure Thankfully it is the only time the A/bomb has been used in war. If it wasn't used then I don't think it wouldn't have been kept in cotton wool for the past 65 years.

Lol, ONLY GEF Bob, at least you have one. It was a nice looking coin though, was that about as expected for an 1844? Is that also the first time 1 missing Colon has been noted on an 1844? Is Colin going to have to do more variety work on his website now? Well done Dave As far as I'm concerned that is clear.(not noted by Peck,Bramah,Freeman et all)or me although I haven't studied many (I got a lower grade one many years ago and haven't sought to improve...both top stops are less prominant) My guess before the auction would of been £600.Lets hope 1/4d's don't go the way of Buns Once Colin publishes the market will rocket...and yes if I had spotted the FID.I might have gone to Mrs Peter for a release of funds.

Well spotted Dave BUT with the 1838 version of DEF. its value (according to CCGB) is LESS than DEF: Although in my opinion it is scarcer. I will concede on the FID though as the "top" full stop on FID & DEF is faded on mine.

Well spotted Dave BUT with the 1838 version of DEF. its value (according to CCGB) is LESS than DEF: Although in my opinion it is scarcer.