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VickySilver
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New Found UNLISTED Jamaica Proof Set
VickySilver replied to VickySilver's topic in Enquiries about Non British coins
And I have just obtained the 1999 set. This has the milennium crown and the complete set of [ugly] National Heroes. I can see why these were not popular. The 1997 set remains elusive and am still unable to confirm if a 2002 set was actually minted by the Royal Mint. -
Oh, and of course it never happens in real life - not seen too many locked up recently.
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1846 Farthing Sized Copper Coin
VickySilver replied to Cristatus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Pictures of greatest value, if you can. Smith Pattern obverse? -
Yes, will have to check them out as I had given them up for "Dead" for grading some LONG while ago.
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St James Auction
VickySilver replied to azda's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Sixpences, perchance? I did not get any GB coins through their sales, and only a single at DNW - for which I paid too much in the excitement of competition on-line. BTW, I would have expected to pay LESS for it in a Heritage sale interestingly. Some of their (Heritage's) Thalers, etc. went for very cheap. BTW - I was quite disappointed by the late milled in Spink, Baldwin & St. James's. -
St James Auction
VickySilver replied to azda's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Sticky mattress? Uhh, being ignorant of the term, I think I might have to leave that alone & was a bit concerned with it mentioned in the same reference frame as newlyweds! -
Grading Advice1758 Shilling
VickySilver replied to Gary's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Plain old VF seems a bit harsh when there is still some apparent lustre about the devices on reverse which is also much better in my opinion. 28.5 sounds a fair price there. -
St James Auction
VickySilver replied to azda's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Speaking of the 1869 penny, and not to pirate the thread, but what do readers think of the price at near 10k USD? Seemed a bit high, but that was a nice piece and after the shock (at least to me) of the DNW Vicky prices - esp. silver maybe it was not so high. I just could not get myself to put in that last bid but I think another bidder would have caused a rise in any case.... -
Off-Metal Strike - Brass 1967 Penny
VickySilver replied to Red Riley's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Ah yes, I do seem to recall the earlier piece! LOL Thanks for that Derek -
Upcoming Dnw Sale
VickySilver replied to NRP's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I know this sale has served quite a depressive effect on my collecting (ok, well of the nicer bits)....I guess there won't be an upgrade of my 1854 florin for a good long while! -
Upcoming Dnw Sale
VickySilver replied to NRP's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Wow, the 1863 florin went at 14k! I think I want to mount an expiditionary and get mine taken by my ex-wife! -
Upcoming Dnw Sale
VickySilver replied to NRP's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
And how, pray tell, would a dealer buy any of these and sell them at a profit? Or are they all leaving for Japan? -
Upcoming Dnw Sale
VickySilver replied to NRP's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Absolutely, I just find I don't want to add coins at these outrageous prices and am glad I went out and splurged some years ago. The 1849 LD was a perfect example as it used to be a scarce but affordable at the GEF level. New playing field for the better bits so we have to get used to it if we are going to "play". -
Upcoming Dnw Sale
VickySilver replied to NRP's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Wow, 1841 halfcrown at DNW went for 4400! Glad I have mine; the 1849 LD which I could obviously NOT see went 1450 (should have upgraded when I had the chance!). Tomorrow may be a blood bath as Coppers alludes.... -
What's Going On?
VickySilver replied to RChris's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Yikes, that is a bit ugly there...I agree with the assessment that this coin will come up for "auction" at LCA before too long & think it showed top price already at 3k for that specimen. Good job Nick on pointing out the packaging - photographs pretty well but I have not seen it in person & somehow think I've seen it before at another venue. Is there a 26ME that is worth 5k? Shame about the grading services which seem to really miss the hammered and early milled especially; I think the hammered may be due to "technical grading" wherein the coin left the dies and may not have been touched much but was a bit raggy of a strike and original fabric as an example. I have a slabbed 1849 shilling by PCGS in "62" which is nearly pristine but was docked for micro polishing lines- it was but these were in RELIEF as it was polishing of the die as opposed to the finished coin. So maybe it works both ways. I suspect that despite all the talk of equity that the consignor may also have a bit of influence on ultimate grades. I think it a bit of a conflict that the grader, either CGS or David Hall of PCGS sells coins that they grade or have graded. -
As Nick says, a nice '53 6d to be sure, though sadly not a proof. Always have to watch the rub as well.... Must say, better than I've ever done at a show just looking through stock. Nice job!
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Bit of a premium there though! Britannias can be bought for 5 quid over spot silver I seem to recall...
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Hhhmmmm. How Right Is This Story?
VickySilver replied to Danelaw's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I have weights listed variously for Jamaica penny as 9 gm and 9.34 gms. so not sure if that is the source for this Victorian penny that is worn (? ~10 gm. starting weight??) -
Hhhmmmm. How Right Is This Story?
VickySilver replied to Danelaw's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
What 9.6 gm CuNi coins were being struck by the Royal Mint in 1901? Halfcrowns of post 1946 date should be about 14.1 gm +/-.... -
Hhhmmmm. How Right Is This Story?
VickySilver replied to Danelaw's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Oops, I think that is the one I was talking about Bernie... -
Hhhmmmm. How Right Is This Story?
VickySilver replied to Danelaw's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I don't know about the estimate. It is a penny, but the Nicholson CuNI 1920 halfpenny struck to a specimen standard with the countermarked "N" sold for 800 quid. I purchased a 1922 CuNi penny of the Royal Mint (obv. and rev. unfortunately of 1922 for about 300-350 by memory) about 3-4 years ago. -
London Coins Auction - Anyone Bidding?
VickySilver replied to jaggy's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Yes, good point, but it was the second high bid that determined the sale price - and I think (s)he and I knew the fair "collector price", and I was prepared to go even a bit higher. When the estimate is closer to true value of the coin, it does not prompt me to still bid multiples of the HIGHER price. Overall, I think the lower estimates catch interest initially and make a bidder feel like he's going to come through with a win at a relatively higher percentage price. I know as the relative estimate rises - and I have seen this on occasion as well - that my bids are much closer to estimate and I take the loss rather than go very high. -
London Coins Auction - Anyone Bidding?
VickySilver replied to jaggy's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I know that I have bid as much as FIVE TIMES estimate to secure choice and rare bits....Took more than just me to do it however! I try to get them low, but really in a topline London auction of a rare coin, do any really believe there are low priced bargains to be had? -
Good Fine Mule £875 Any Takers?
VickySilver replied to copper123's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
I have seen more than even quite a few with"Late Mint Stage Preparation Damage"...Most have these stigmata. -
London Coins Auction - Anyone Bidding?
VickySilver replied to jaggy's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Not much for me, I really think not.