Hussulo

I totally agree. With some recent coins reaching record prices, and the introduction of syndicates etc. buying these rarities as investments through companies like Nobel Inv. etc. the eyes of many new collectors/investors are being opened. I also believe foreign buyers are also to blame. The prices of US coins is through the roof and many US collectors are turning to what they call "the darkside" i.e. collecting world coins including British. The economy in China is also booming their are many more millionaires and they are investing into or just simply collecting coins. When you push the prices of the high end coins up the lower grades will follow to some extent.

To be honest I have had a couple of bargains on eBay due to poorly described coins. One being this O Geometric (Spink 46) Celtic quarter stater for £42 due to bad picture (out of focus) and poor description. So I haven't got many complaints, but I know people that have bought coins purely of the description because of the poor picture only to have been disappointed when it arrives. I guess the answer is to bid low on such listings or make sure the seller has a return/refund policy. The other thing that I have noticed is the amount of fake coins on eBay. Most will have keep the highest bidders name private (so you can't contact them to warn them) and most will be listed from the Far East (although many sellers from China etc. have been registering their accounts in America now to hide this fact). Ebay seems to turn a blind eye to allot of these seller's (they do make money on all items sold, and allot of these fakes seem to sell for allot unfortunately).

I have managed to take snapshots of my website (in progress) it will give you an idea of wht it will looklike. Another. Again. Last one.

Still a great accomplishment thus far Dave and your almost at the completion mark. I too struggle to concentrate on one area of collecting. I am trying to finish my 1/3 Farthing collection and Edward VII Shilling collection in Unc. (Although 1905 will be a tough one). I do however get miss tracked and buy other coins if I like the look and price of them.

Great website very informative. A truly spectacular coin.

BTW Hussulo, that 1687 is a 1/2d - though they do have some top farthings in that sale. Teg

No problem Dave. You must have quite a formidable collection of farthings.

Only a 1684 James II to go, you say Dave. I have found a James II 1687 ,or do you already have it? : http://cngcoins.com/Bid.aspx?ITEM_ID=97778

Great coin Scottishmoney. 'They have a lot of nice coins for auction. I have always fancied a Noble. This one would be great, but again it's out my currrent budget! P.s. how do you post your picture?. My ones always come up small with a message saying Attached thumbnail(s)?

Happy New Year All!

I believe detectorists are an asset to the hobby. I'd much rather coins were dug up to be appreciated then remain buried wasting away somewhere. I also know it is important for finds to be documented and reported for future archeological reference.

Hi sergy I have got my own site but its not up and running yet its still work in progress. I'll post it here as soon as its up and running. I need pictures of: VICTORIA: Silver penny- Jubilee head Silver two pence- Jubilee head Silver four pence- Jubilee head (Maundy). Two pounds- Jubilee head, Old head. Five pounds- Young head (Una and the lion) , Jubilee head. Close up pictures of die numbers for sixpences. I would also like close up pictures of mintmarks for Sovereigns. I you have any of the above I would be most greatful if not I am sure I will need other pictures as I carry on working on it. many thanks, Hus

Hi, Does anyone have a picture of a "low tide" penny and halfpenny that I can use for my website?

Thanks Bronze and Copper collector, You have been most helpful. I appreciate the help all user's of this forum have offered me. Regards, Hus

Does anyone have a 1903 open 3 penny? could you post pictures of it if you have? I am sure this topic was discussed before but I can't seem to find where, when I search back in the archives.

Thanks Bob, Sorry about the spelling I was being rushed by my wife, I promised to take her somewhere. Anyway I'll make sure its spelt right on the website. Regards, Hus

Here is the Penny. The top penny is the high tide, and the lower Penny is the low tide. Regards, Bob Crawford Here is the Penny. The top penny is the high tide, and the lower Penny is the low tide. Regards, Bob Crawford Here is a second set of pics. You can see why I placed the low tide penny on the bottom in the earlier pics. Regards, Bob Crawford Thanks Bob, Once again you have been most helpful, would I be able to use these pictures for reference on my new up (currently in build) website? If so I shall put "Courtesy of "Bob Crowford" bellow the pictures. Regards, Hus

Here you go..... CLOSED 3 with a curved down top & a ball end foot .... center bar points down to ball. OPEN 3 less curved top & bottom loops .... no ball at end of foot center bar points along centre line. Thanks Bronze and Copper collector, Once again you have been most helpful, would I be able to use these pictures for reference on my new up (currently in build) website? If so what shall I put bellow the pictures/ Courtesy of "............" ? Regards, Hus

Wow no bidders that's odd! For that price I bet there was only a handfull made!

I was speaking to a local dealer at an antiques fair a couple of months back and along the conversation somewhere he happened to mention he has a friend who regularly buys from Baldwin’s (I think he said). The gentleman who as far as I gathered doesn’t live in London, but he uses Baldwin’s to keep his bought coins in a safe. So he buys coins from them and they store them for him (probably for a small surcharge), anyway I find this a little odd. Storing your coins far from home. I would like to have access to my coins to look at them when I choose. There are coins I haven't seen for a couple of months but I know I could if I wanted to by nipping down to my local bank. I would love to have a secure walk in safe in my house, now that would be great!

I managed to pick off and use the "S" thanks again Derek, now I just need the other mintmarks (ie. on the ground George & dragon etc.) and the Sovereign section will be complete.

I have also recived pictures of the Gothic Crown and young head sovereign George and dragon reverse (thanks Red Riley), but I still need the others if anyone has got them? They are: VICTORIA: Silver penny- Young head, Jubilee head Silver two pence- Jubilee head Silver four pence- Jubilee head (Maundy). Two pounds- Jubilee head. Old head. Five pounds- Young head (Una and the lion) Jubilee head. Close up pictures of die numbers for sixpences. I would also like close up pictures of mintmarks for Sovereigns.

I can let you have gothic crown and young head sovereign G & D reverse. Thats great thanks Derek, If you could please send them to hmansulo@yahoo.co.uk I would be once again most greatful.

Thanks Scottishmoney, I would also like a picture of your 1676 Crown if possible I shall be working my way back to Charles II later on . I just need to get Victoria out the way first. I wish I could show you guys how the website is taking shape. I think it looks great (but I would), I don't want to publish it untill it is complete(ish).

I have since recived pictures of Victoria Five pounds - Old head and die numbers on shillings (thanks Rob), but I still need the others if anyone has got them?