Gollum

You wouldn't want these shiny, they are matt proofs after all. I know, but to me their nice and shiny relative to those in my pocket, and they sing to me.

I wish these were in my pocket too. SO shiny ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1902-EDWARD-VII-MATT-PROOF-SPECIMEN-SET-RARE-MINT-STATE-/160704659885?pt=Coins_BritishProofs_RL&hash=item256abe81ad

The box is that originally used for the 1953 proof set. If the coins are currency pieces that have been substituted, then treat them as currency. If proofs, but mis-described you would be on a winner at that price. Therein lies the beauty and one of many pitfalls with ebay. The seller may not know what they have or may be fully aware and has described it accurately, though the mint specimen sets were the plastic wallet pieces. The latter are frequently toned and unattractive as a result of spending the last 50+ years in a plastic wallet which has leached plasticiser over the coin surfaces. Ask him for better images of one or some of the coins. This should tell you whether the coins are proofs or not. Thank you Rob. I do know of one ebay seller who has got me interested but i don't know if he is being honest about not kowing his coins or worth, he has a lot though that call to me... http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Coins-/11116/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=saltabay&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538 Its all those sixpences and threepences !. If he is honest then he needs to ask you lot about them.

Hmm, I guess, if I have too, that if what Rob is saying I think he is, that I am like him, a Magpie, anything and everything at present, it's interesting and fun, and I never know what I am going to get ( hang on a minute petes about with the Brasso again...... No peter I dont mean that kind of shiny arghhhh), right where was I, Oh yes, I prefer sixpences and both types of threepences, probably because of their sizes and that they are easy to hide from my kids, as well as memories when a child, I also like half pennies and shillings for the same reason. Crowns are a much newer thing, i don't know why. My ony worry is that as I get a more worthy collection and expensive wht my children will do with it when I kick the bucket, will my collection be thrown on ebay for peanuts, thrown in the bin, or what. To think that a labour of love would end up that way is kind of hurtfull. As is those gnorant and greedy relatives you never see finding out and wanting their cut !. For now though i will just keep collecting whatever I can get my hands on, its all fun and the variety is like a harem and a kazbar.

Maybe it would be easier if our forum leader had a copyright post/thread where all those who did not mind their pics being used could post a note to say this was ok and what conditions they impose on such ?. Would be easier than everyone having to make single requests and posts. But, I am only a peon.

Unfortunately, when I were a lad, decimalisation was imminent and EVERYONE was doing exactly that! I was going through 5/- bags of stuff from all the local banks, and anything of a decent age in good condition, got snaffled straight into my collection (1938 halfpenny UNC good lustre, 1935 halfpenny EF lustre, 1909 halfpenny GVF, for example). But I also kept lots of virtually BU coins dated between 1965 and 1967 - still worthless even now. We all knew the low mintage of 1965 Scottish shillings, and in 1967-1970 there were plenty to be picked up in change, virtually BU. They haven't exactly proved to be the 'dead cert' investment we all thought. See, there he goes again, always telling me what he has but never offering to sell them, even if they are worthless as he puts it. Might as well just throw them at me then hadn't you . I HAVE offered to sell you some coins. I've also told you that with my mobility problems, it's not going to be quick. Try breathing in a few times, counting to ten slowly, and be patient. Actually I was messing about and not being serious Peck, sort of like everyone has them and your all teasing me . I understand your mobility problem rather better than you may imagine, and so I also understand how hard it is to get about, I am housebound for various reasons or I would of been at plenty of bric a brac shops and car boots by now. It is also why I am online and post at very weird times, more than most. I have patience, and so it is not a problem, but I also have to be honest and say, I forgot it was you who I spoke to. Sorry about that, it's not like me to do that either. That's ok (makes NY resolution to sort out some crap coins for Gollum) Thank you for understanding. (Makes note to arrange for peter to go to peck's house with the Brasso for "best coin" cleaning )

How many of you wish that as kids you could have saved all those lovely coins you spent in the 40's 50's and 60's, looking back at it now would you have kept that shiny new coin if you realised it was going to be worth a lot lot more now, I wish as a kid I had "bumped" a lot more fruit machines too. I ruddy well would of, I often sit here and think of coins I wish I had kept back then. I also wish I had a job as a bank mamager because I would go through all their coins and keep the best ones ( swapping for my duff ones of course ). I wonder how many of our modern coins that some sneer at as junk are going to be future 1933 pennies or such. Ahh Memories.

Would anyone know if this inert gas would harm a coin ?. I am toying with the idea of putting my coins inside sealed cases filled with Argon gas in an attempt to keep the shine etc on my coins in the long term. I have plenty of Argon gas being a mechanic and I used to weld a lot so have a supply.

Ok thats it,everyone with homes, time to find them, party over. Bye and thank you.

Everyone pretend we are not here, Peter is about with Brasso. Five mins and we can get rocking again and put back my single malt you thieving swines, drink your own Tescos blended.

Now you know why we never invited you to the forum party, Brasso users are banned .

I want a decent Scottish Shilling from 1959, but I see a auction site saying REVERSE. 1959 Elizabeth II Scottish Shilling (2nd issue) (Reverse), what are they on about, how many different 1959 scottish shillings are there ?. Oh and whilst I am waffling about this, does anyone want to tell me what the meaning or significance is of finding silly scratched numbers on the obverse / reverse of victorian pennies is about too.

Be quiet in here we're partying below.

I dont understand the fever over such things, you will forever be chasing every coin around or error even if it is not an error !, I can understand it if it was a major difference like a lion missing or words completely gone or even the wrong obverse to the reverse, those are major differences, I guess I will just have to see what happens in the future and if it gets to me.

I can understand that, only problem is I would like to go back a little further and get them before you got them

Unfortunately, when I were a lad, decimalisation was imminent and EVERYONE was doing exactly that! I was going through 5/- bags of stuff from all the local banks, and anything of a decent age in good condition, got snaffled straight into my collection (1938 halfpenny UNC good lustre, 1935 halfpenny EF lustre, 1909 halfpenny GVF, for example). But I also kept lots of virtually BU coins dated between 1965 and 1967 - still worthless even now. We all knew the low mintage of 1965 Scottish shillings, and in 1967-1970 there were plenty to be picked up in change, virtually BU. They haven't exactly proved to be the 'dead cert' investment we all thought. See, there he goes again, always telling me what he has but never offering to sell them, even if they are worthless as he puts it. Might as well just throw them at me then hadn't you . I HAVE offered to sell you some coins. I've also told you that with my mobility problems, it's not going to be quick. Try breathing in a few times, counting to ten slowly, and be patient. Actually I was messing about and not being serious Peck, sort of like everyone has them and your all teasing me . I understand your mobility problem rather better than you may imagine, and so I also understand how hard it is to get about, I am housebound for various reasons or I would of been at plenty of bric a brac shops and car boots by now. It is also why I am online and post at very weird times, more than most. I have patience, and so it is not a problem, but I also have to be honest and say, I forgot it was you who I spoke to. Sorry about that, it's not like me to do that either.

Unfortunately, when I were a lad, decimalisation was imminent and EVERYONE was doing exactly that! I was going through 5/- bags of stuff from all the local banks, and anything of a decent age in good condition, got snaffled straight into my collection (1938 halfpenny UNC good lustre, 1935 halfpenny EF lustre, 1909 halfpenny GVF, for example). But I also kept lots of virtually BU coins dated between 1965 and 1967 - still worthless even now. We all knew the low mintage of 1965 Scottish shillings, and in 1967-1970 there were plenty to be picked up in change, virtually BU. They haven't exactly proved to be the 'dead cert' investment we all thought. See, there he goes again, always telling me what he has but never offering to sell them, even if they are worthless as he puts it. Might as well just throw them at me then hadn't you .

Ah,ah! that's 7 coins then! Sorry Hun, still only 5, I counted those in to the number before I got them.

Ok, so crowns when I was a kid were valued at 5/- then when decimal came in at 25p. So why are they calling the £5 coin a crown now. whats that about. It's very confusing to an old brain.

I agree. It's not a bad looking issue at all. It's just unfortunate that - like the very attractive 1997 crown - it's so common. I finaly got someone to say that my churchill crown is not bad looking

According to our esteemed Mr Groom, there are two kinds of 1959 Scottish shilling. Look at the 3 little diamonds at the base of the crown. Type 1: all 3 touch the baseline Type 2: only the left hand diamond touches the baseline. In my experience, type 2 is commoner. 18 Type 2s have passed through my hands in the last 5 years, compared to 12 Type 1s. Thanks Declan. I was rather confused as I don't have any reference books for this as yet, I still hope the wife will oblige me soon, after all it is my money she spends . How are we doing with finding me my penny ? . A good inexpensive set to get you going would be : • the latest CCGB (Collectors Coins GB) which lists all values and most minor varieties, from 1797 (copper) and 1816 (silver) • from the same publishers (this site) : Check Your Change, for decimal issues • both of Dave Groom's guides to 20th Century varieties : one for bronze, one for silver etc. All those guides can be ordered via this site. You can then save up for Davies (silver varieties from 1816) and Gouby (bronze pennies from 1860), if you fancy them. There is also the annual Spink Standard Catalogue which lists all reigns and types from Roman times up to the latest waste-of-time-and-space issues from our esteemed Royal Mint - a good general reference book. I have CCGB 2011 but it doesn't seem to be in that, nor my spink or Krauss versions, so I guess I better get the ones you mention that are on my amazon wish list. Why is it that the ones I want are so expensive to me.

Who was on the English throne in 1831? No googling.

Tim's book is a brilliant resource, and I have always found him very approachable about anomolies and queries...a must have investment for those interested Can you link to it please. all I can see on google is a book about warfare on greeks.

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I received my two Crowns today from Mr David Watson. As promised they are undamaged and in wallets, so as they say, the jobs a good un. Oh and Churchill is NOT ugly, it's quite a decent coin thank you you miserable old beggars.