Simon M

I thought all the model half soverigns were brass? Am I mistaken, are they really worth as much as what these bidders are paying? please see this link on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330808726391 simon

I see the bid price has gone down to £41.00 !! someone has removed a bid or two. S.

Hi all, My first post here and Im delighted I have found this forum. I used to collect coins as a child and built up a nice collection until girls and beer came along and foolishly sold everything to fund my teenage years as you do! Ive now got back into collecting and am particularly interested in shillings and crowns and shall be slowly building up my collection over the coming years. One question I have regarding silver coins is "whats the best silver coins to buy for investment?" As silver prices seem to bee on a steady rise and lots of speculation that silver prices may increase a lot further I was wondering if its worth investing in poorer grade coins for thier bullion value only. Ive been looking at all kinds of coins from newly minted silver eagles, britannias, maples etc but I find these new coins to be rather uninteresting and hold none of the historic magic of say victorian crowns and other historic coins. What at your thoughts? Is it worth buying poorer grade coins for the silver content and gamble that silver will continue to increase in price or is it folly to buy poor grade coins and be left with junk if the silver price falls? What in your oppinions would be the best grade of pre 1920 silver crowns to collect that would hold their value over time. Do I seek out coins in EF and pay the premium prices or go for F/VF? Apologies for my Naivety. Simon.

Dear all, Wow! Some invaluable advice and I thank you very much indeed. I shall endeavour to seek out the best grades I can afford. Simon.

is this dtill for sale?