Paulus

Thanks Neil, is it in 2 volumes this year as rumoured do you know?

Yes, I agree completely. I get their updated listings in the post and by email but rarely look at them any more, they appear to consistently over-grade (quite significantly, we are talking more 'Country Cottage' than 'Bucks Coins' in the over-grading stakes), and their pics are appalling. Disclaimer: All just my personal opinion!

Does anyone know when this is due out?

Great advice Paulus. Im planning to cover gold/silver/copper and different denominations. Not sure how to store/display them. Ive just started reading new books and websites i found but already decided my first coin will be facing bust Henry VII. BTW Was there any hammered copper? There were hammered copper farthings of Charles I and James I, I haven't checked my Spink for others but I suspect you will have a fuller answer by the time I have!

As far as I am concerned, that would be a complete pride and joy to own, very, very nice brg!!!!

What have you done only another 12 to get now to complete the set http://www.aboutfarthings.co.uk/Lauer%20Model%20Farthings.html A very nice example by the way!! Thanks Colin, a genuine eBay bargain as far as I'm concerned! 9 + G, Rogers 877?

Like it a lot! Any and all examples of toned coins are welcome in this thread as far as I am concerned Bob! I like the toning on this E7 (a reckless recent £4 eBay purchase):

lol, he want's ONE example from each reign! Goodness knows how you would choose just ONE Lizzie to collect Stuart!

You have got me thinking more and more Goomo that this would make for a really superb collection! Some ideas: Consider the audience for your collection - are you going to keep it quite secret, only looking at it yourself, or wanting to share it with close friends and family as a historical collection of coins through a fascinating period of English history? If the latter, you might want to keep it varied and interesting to the non-collector/non-numismatist, and protect the coins from wear from over-handling (in flips at least). If so, consider coins that major on eye appeal, are of historic interest, and don't need to be looked at using an electron microscope! Consider how/where you are going to store/display/insure the 20 or so coins. As Rob says, there is a tremendous range of grades and prices within your stated monarch range and budget. I wouldn't put a maximum of £250 per coin, because you could be more flexible and end up with a more pleasing collection for a total budget of say £200 x 19/20 monarchs = (say) £4k (from Henry VII to William IV. Lady Jane Grey didn't have any coins under her name. I have assumed William and Mary, and William, and Mary, and Philip and Mary, as 4 different monarch types). You could also make an argument for having an example of both Commonwealth and Cromwell. So while you could have EF or better examples of several denominations for most of the monarchs well within your budget, you might struggle with some of them, so allow a bit more latitude for some common coins to subsidise the rarer ones (in a similar grade/eye appeal). I believe your budget is realistic for a range of coins that are 'about Fine' or (much) better for all monarchs, as long as you pick and choose carefully. I would try and choose coins that look attractive side-by-side too, i.e. complementary grades/eye appeal. You might want to try and cover a range of metals as well as denominations across the 19/20 monarchs too (OK tin and some of the non-regular issues might be prohibitive!). But a display including copper, silver and gold across the 350 years or so you have specified might add to its appeal. Likewise Maundy/Gun Money/Proof/Pattern/Tokens if you want a greater range of examples. You might want to avoid too many examples of the same reverse design, while ensuring that you have at least some examples that are 'historic/commemorative' (eg LIMA, SSC, VIGO, provincial mints, Civil War siege (Charles I), Gun Money (again)). I wish you great enjoyment and luck with this, my own collection seems to be gravitating towards something similar (but much less focussed) as I pare down a bit! As I mentioned before, one of the main challenges for me would be staying focussed (and therefore patient), and staying within budget! An old (but very wise) adage is to buy the very best coins you can afford, which might conflict with your desire to get an example of all monarchs in the short term! Please come back here for advice (preferably BEFORE you make a significant purchase (with photos!)) ... there are many members that will readily give you advice that is far more expert than mine! Just a brain dump, hope it helps a little with your thought process!

It's interseting that the colour on that coin exactly replicate the tempering colours for heating metal. Tempering_colors_in_steel.jpg I like the cut of your jib Gary ... here we go again??

I was thinking it might make 6 figures, even in 'about fine' - not that grade would be as big a consideration as normal! Imagine the kudos if you owned one that was universally agreed to be genuine ... sky's the limit!

Ok, got Englands striking history and Coincraft 2000 What other forums do you recommend? Im planning to get a Henry VII coin first to start my series. Will do my research and ask for opinion. Sly, mean, suspicious, underhanded, paranoid... are you sure you don't want to start somewhere else? I will check those Forums out Peck, must admit I had never heard of them before now! You could start with Mary and work backwards and forwards, she was quite sweet ...

I collect mostly non-USA coins, but mostly collect whatever catches my eye. I do like toned coins that appeal to my eye (not everyone else's necessarily). The largest portion of my collection is thematic, including over 300 coins with horse imagery or some sort or another. In the realm of British (and Commonwealth) coins, I gravitate toward Conder tokens and Victorian pieces. Ah, hence the avatar? Interesting, guess you have some Charles I Half Crowns then!!!

If one were to come onto the market…. You mean a real one? Verified by several 'experts'? What do you think it would fetch??

And worthy every cent I'm sure!! Welcome brg, what's your main collecting focus?

Welcome to the Forum brg, that looks like a great link!

I am interested Stuart, which items were you happy with the realised price and which were you less happy?

Thanks Declan...the 1850 over 40 is going to be on ebay later today! Recently discovered due to this thread??!!

Reminds me of Victorian 'Toy Money', nothing wrong with encouraging the young-uns!

On a scale of 1-100 possibly 1 point, instead of a date hole in a cabinet or album ... but not at that price!

I used to do that! We should find a way of leaving clues in feedback, so that we can all visit and get an idea of past satisfaction from respected members...a bit like leaving a notch on the gate post, or a sign to the next camp! As i said previously, name the buyer in your FB, there is no rules against that (yet) i don't think I will be doing that, good idea Dave

I know Lucido is a successful ebay seller, liked by many, but how on earth did he get over £40 for this???? (assuming it's a genuine sale and not 'something else')! link

I don't get what all this is about as it pertains specifically to feedback. Just checked in e bay, and all the names are fully intact from Windows.Strange, the feedback names were masked the other day, as you can see from other posts , others on the forum also saw it They are masked for me (using Chrome)

I'm Still seeing the feedback names so far. Are you Stuart or Bob, you both use the same as me to Play around withSorry, Azda, a bit confused now????The feedback System had changed on ebay to a masked feedback, but i'm still seeing the names on my APPLE device, the aye pad, are you? I still see the full names on my aye phone, time to start scribbling them all down while there's still time!

This is one of Stuart's current listings: link