1845 QV Young Head Crown - Would you buy it?

[Weaver 41]

Hey everyone,

So...I have 12 x Vic Crowns in my collection from various dates and all Fair to Fine condition IMO.

As someone advised me before, it's better to have 1 x coin in a higher grade than 12 in poor grade.

So with this in mind, what do we all think of this potential first purchase?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1845-Queen-Victoria-Young-Head-Silver-Crown-Cinquefoil-Stops-VF/351431914640?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Db22f674f5f644d4a8dba9fb2f20a00bc%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D14%26sd%3D151955724570

I know it's not massively high grade, but it will be an improvement on my current one.

Your opinions please...

[PWA 1967 2,142]

Personally i would keep looking 

[Nonmortuus 900]

Save the cash and wait for something you wont want to upgrade again if you can.

[Weaver 41]

Thanks guys.

And what about price guideline for me? 

For the highest grade possible...

[Nonmortuus 900]

You need to decide what grade you would be happy with but aim for EF and above if you can. As for a guide on price someone like Rob or Paulus would be able to give you an idea.

[Weaver 41]

Thanks Non.

I have decided to collect Young Head Crowns as I really like the look of them and own a couple in fair grade.

If anyone here could give me an idea of price range for EF grade or higher I would really appreciate it.

[rooneydog 9]

2 hours ago, Weaver said:

Thanks Non.

I have decided to collect Young Head Crowns as I really like the look of them and own a couple in fair grade.

If anyone here could give me an idea of price range for EF grade or higher I would really appreciate it.

Have a look on member Rob's site - he must be ok if he's from Manchester 

[mrbadexample 1,006]

9 hours ago, rooneydog said:

Have a look on member Rob's site - he must be ok if he's from Manchester 

Which would be here Wayne: http://www.rpcoins.co.uk/collections/milled-silver/products/00002585

[Weaver 41]

11 hours ago, rooneydog said:

Have a look on member Rob's site - he must be ok if he's from Manchester 

Ha! Love it! Nice one mate.

[Weaver 41]

1 hour ago, mrbadexample said:

Which would be here Wayne: http://www.rpcoins.co.uk/collections/milled-silver/products/00002585

Thanks Jon.

I will take a look.

Actually, I have made contact with Terry of the Dorset Coin Co. in Poole, Dorset.

His shop is just up the road from me so convenient location-wise.

Anyone had any dealings with Terry? Good bloke?

[rooneydog 9]

3 hours ago, Weaver said:

Actually, I have made contact with Terry of the Dorset Coin Co. in Poole, Dorset.

His shop is just up the road from me so convenient location-wise.

Anyone had any dealings with Terry? Good bloke?

I've only bought Ebay auction stuff from Dorset Coin Co and had no problems at all.

[Weaver 41]

Thanks my man!

Always good to know.

[rooneydog 9]

11 minutes ago, Weaver said:

Thanks my man!

Always good to know.

Looking at the 1845 Crown Dorset has compared to Rob's I much prefer Rob's grading.

[Weaver 41]

That 1845 Crown I looked at on Ebay wasn't offered by Dorset! It was by GB Classic Coins.

Terry from the Dorset Coin Co. has invited me over to his shop, and he has already talked about a trade in deal for my 12 x Crowns at £8 - £10 each in Fair condition.

I attach photo of one of my crowns which I have to say is typical of all 12 in terms of condition.

Is a trade in deal of £8 - £10 for each Crown sound fair to you guys?

 

[rooneydog 9]

36 minutes ago, Weaver said:

That 1845 Crown I looked at on Ebay wasn't offered by Dorset! It was by GB Classic Coins.

Terry from the Dorset Coin Co. has invited me over to his shop, and he has already talked about a trade in deal for my 12 x Crowns at £8 - £10 each in Fair condition.

I attach photo of one of my crowns which I have to say is typical of all 12 in terms of condition.

Is a trade in deal of £8 - £10 for each Crown sound fair to you guys?

I was looking at the 1845 offered by Dorset Coin Co on Ebay.

If you are prepared to do the work and sell yourself have a look at the sold prices on Ebay.

When you look at the prices remember the dealer has to make a living.

 

[Weaver 41]

Totally understand that rooneydog (what is your real name? I'm Wayne btw)

I didn't see the 1845 Crown offered by Dorset on Ebay.

I am already an experienced Ebay seller of designer clothing, so I am prepared to sell each Crown individually, but I was wondering if you personally would take up Terry's offer?

[rooneydog 9]

Personally I would put the whole lot in to my local auction house (antiques, general sale, whatever) and see what happens (don't forget a reserve) judging by the results I have seen recently.

Jon

Edit - make sure it is an online auction

Edited March 31, 2016 by rooneydog

[Weaver 41]

That's interesting Jon.

I had not considered an actual auction house before...I assumed the 12 x Crowns were too poor of grade to be of interest to anyone but still...

[Weaver 41]

Is there a PM facility in this forum?

[Nordle11 564]

Yes just go to someone's profile you'll find a message icon to send a PM

[Weaver 41]

Thanks Nordle!