hazelman

If you intend extending the collection and becoming a collector the carzy people in here have a wealth of knowledge that they give freely.The only place i know where you get something for nothing. Be careful though some of them bite. The need to be honest about what info your looking for is essential or the responses will dwindle.

If you intend selling any depending on price I may be interested. So how where you going to get ripped off ?

Afternoon all, Just looking to see if anyone has a second hand coin cabinet for sale must be lockable with a minimum of 10 trays. thanks

Thanks guys on reflection i asked myself why im not supporting pre-decimal so have ordered

Hi all, What scale and calipers do you recommend ?

dont feel daunted it is a journey and enjoy the ride. Yes please post some pics some of us may be interested. And the amount of knowledge here - what can i say

This is just what i needed thanks guys - my one question is when first starting on this journey do you have to pay for hosting ets while still building your site?

Nice Nordie so what do i do to get started

I agree fully . I wish Steve would tell us which template he is using - but i have time as i still need to get my pics OK

Love the design on the 1924 shilling

Im surprised that you appear to be the only one - put up some pics - who knows more of us may start collecting

Coinery speaks fr himself of course Welcome to a great forum

I really like the 1865 but at £400 at a stretch £450 and not a penny more

Lovely coin Jac - how much did that one set you back. The 1865 - yes please

Lovely coins bet your pleased

What an interesting topic. I am one of the more recent collectors focusing mainly on coins post 1837. This is my interest as a collector and is equal to any other period. My outlook is that we each have a desire to build a collection and for me the period is irrelavant as we build our collections based on many factors. these include: Finances Period of interest Investment value and many other factors. I for one started by collecting anything and everything. I eventually fell in love with "Bun Head" pennies. In my attempt to complete the set , i attempted to collect each year ( a very basic collection) as that grew i then started looking at collecting the variety's. I have not completed either challenge i set myself (still looking for an UNC 1869 - as well as others) However i have no intention of being a date filler, i want quality over quantity. The point im making is that as collectors we each have different perspectives, desires, preferences etc . What we have in common is the desire to hold a piece of history in the form of these beauties.

Must say with the exception of the edge nick at 6, i really love the 1893 coin

Hi & Welcome greenmeme, Great site youve joined. Your coin does not appear to be a fake and I agree with the others 1/2 Sovereign. Would be to your advantage to post some pics of your late fathers coins. There are just so many experts on this site, that are always willing to give proffessional advice on grading,varieties values etc. They have all been very helpful to me. best regards

You should get hold of Gouby's books The British bronze penny 1860 to 1970 available at Michael Coins the Author

I agree re: 1934 1918 & 1919 were the easiest for me but ive managed to get a UNC 1920 & 1928 the 1928 is BU.

1893 80 1743 70 1901 60

Or just plain Dumb

Interesting 1825 farthing - date looks as though its been messed with http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k150/frederickalangibson/1825%20farthing_zpsdglywcdv.jpg

Hi, Sorry no key point is middle prong touching teeth. All the best in your collecting

Chky, Me thinks Coinery is buttering you up for 1 of those coins