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[Peckris 579]

This has gotta be a joke 76 bids, lol, Lucky to get 2 bids

170989700562

You'd be singing a different song if they were Arbroath shirts Dave

[DaveG38 405]

I reckon the seller's been on something above 40^o proof if he thinks this one's a proof halfcrown.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200893092428&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

[Coinery 1,148]

Sad thing is, there will be people who buy it! Watch our for the hyper-dipped next weekend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAN-YOUR-BULK-LOTS-OF-BRITISH-COINS-QUICKLY-SAFELY-/160672782393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2568d81839

[argentumandcoins 70]

Sad thing is, there will be people who buy it! Watch our for the hyper-dipped next weekend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAN-YOUR-BULK-LOTS-OF-BRITISH-COINS-QUICKLY-SAFELY-/160672782393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2568d81839

I wouldn't worry about it Stuart. I used to deal (and still dabble) in antique silver. I bought one for tarnished flatware and it was pretty useless at removing anything, other than the £10 from my wallet to buy it of course!

[Coinery 1,148]

Sad thing is, there will be people who buy it! Watch our for the hyper-dipped next weekend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAN-YOUR-BULK-LOTS-OF-BRITISH-COINS-QUICKLY-SAFELY-/160672782393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2568d81839

I wouldn't worry about it Stuart. I used to deal (and still dabble) in antique silver. I bought one for tarnished flatware and it was pretty useless at removing anything, other than the £10 from my wallet to buy it of course!

I've so very nearly bought a couple of books on the subject! I quite often get my head into the Clevedon Salerooms, and I see all this lovely GIII/WIV silver going out, just wishing I knew enough to buy some without throwing my money away.

[argentumandcoins 70]

Sad thing is, there will be people who buy it! Watch our for the hyper-dipped next weekend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAN-YOUR-BULK-LOTS-OF-BRITISH-COINS-QUICKLY-SAFELY-/160672782393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2568d81839

I wouldn't worry about it Stuart. I used to deal (and still dabble) in antique silver. I bought one for tarnished flatware and it was pretty useless at removing anything, other than the £10 from my wallet to buy it of course!

I've so very nearly bought a couple of books on the subject! I quite often get my head into the Clevedon Salerooms, and I see all this lovely GIII/WIV silver going out, just wishing I knew enough to buy some without throwing my money away.

WIV is the better bet, short reign for the mark collectors and usually better quality. Flatware is a non-starter unless you can find Paul Storr (VERY VERY collectable) workshop pieces. You have my number if you need advice (25p connection charge and £1.50/min after that as it doubles as my wifes chatline ).

[Coinery 1,148]

Sad thing is, there will be people who buy it! Watch our for the hyper-dipped next weekend!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLEAN-YOUR-BULK-LOTS-OF-BRITISH-COINS-QUICKLY-SAFELY-/160672782393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2568d81839

I wouldn't worry about it Stuart. I used to deal (and still dabble) in antique silver. I bought one for tarnished flatware and it was pretty useless at removing anything, other than the £10 from my wallet to buy it of course!

I've so very nearly bought a couple of books on the subject! I quite often get my head into the Clevedon Salerooms, and I see all this lovely GIII/WIV silver going out, just wishing I knew enough to buy some without throwing my money away.

WIV is the better bet, short reign for the mark collectors and usually better quality. Flatware is a non-starter unless you can find Paul Storr (VERY VERY collectable) workshop pieces. You have my number if you need advice (25p connection charge and £1.50/min after that as it doubles as my wifes chatline ).

Thanks, John, will bear that in mind!

[Gary 7]

Churchill Crown could not help reporting this one, £237.................... and graded at Nearly EF!

[Coinery 1,148]

Not so much a laugh, really! I'm beginning to wonder whether the bidders have missed the former reverse brooch mount on this one!

111022820896

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Not so much a laugh, really! I'm beginning to wonder whether the bidders have missed the former reverse brooch mount on this one!

111022820896

I saw this and thought the same. Also, it appears that Edward was a fan of Twitter as it's got a lovely hashtag on the obverse, too. Shame.

[HistoricCoinage 146]

£132 for a Gloucester penny?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HENRY-III-HAMMERED-SILVER-LONG-CROSS-PENNY-COIN-1216-72-AD-/271166061491?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&nma=true&si=bRJnZbDLLwaWhcuExkbHMMzGZjE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Peter 615]

Looking at the bidding 2 people were after it.The rest dropped out at £44.

Lucky Bevpub.

[argentumandcoins 70]

Looking at the bidding 2 people were after it.The rest dropped out at £44.

Lucky Bevpub.

Lucky Bevpub indeed.... private listings always leave me slightly suspicious however! What was it, penny or shilling?

[Nick 329]

Looking at the bidding 2 people were after it.The rest dropped out at £44.

Lucky Bevpub.

Lucky Bevpub indeed.... private listings always leave me slightly suspicious however! What was it, penny or shilling?

We'll never know for sure. That's why I never bid on private listings.

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Lucky Bevpub indeed.... private listings always leave me slightly suspicious however! What was it, penny or shilling?

Who knows. But I could certainly part with a few pennies at that price!

[scott 144]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GERMAN-COINS-1874-/121077805439?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=pB5oDIE9zR9VtmKyOCsl628Yklw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

what do you think?

listing is

German coin 1874

details says NOT SILVER

it is a swiss shooting 5 francs from st gallen

IF GENUINE it IS silver, and worth like £100+

well thats a big oops

Edited March 12, 2013 by scott

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Very Good Condition.

[Peter 615]

Very Good Condition.

He has relisted it.The original description was CELTIC :D

I did tell him what he had and the value would be approx cut 1d (a few £)

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Very Good Condition.

He has relisted it.The original description was CELTIC :D

I did tell him what he had and the value would be approx cut 1d (a few £)

Not tempted to have a punt, Peter? I'll tell you what, make him an offer he can't refuse!

[Peter 615]

Clive

You can have this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HALF-CELTIC-HAMMERED-COIN-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/281077483128?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4171860678

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Clive

You can have this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HALF-CELTIC-HAMMERED-COIN-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/281077483128?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4171860678

I've offered him £100, do you think that's enough? I think something's fishy about the listing...perhaps the postage that looks too cheap?

[Peckris 579]

Clive

You can have this one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HALF-CELTIC-HAMMERED-COIN-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/281077483128?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item4171860678

The "Celtic" Half must be the half we can't see

[HistoricCoinage 146]

The "Celtic" Half must be the half we can't see

[Rob 3,152]

Talented coin

[Coinery 1,148]

Talented coin

I've got a 1967 penny, wish that could take my son for a walk!