hi all

[steve k 0]

Hi all

New to the site and new to coin collecting, that new that I've not even got a collection as yet. I'm interested in any gold sovereigns, more as an investment then a collection. I like The idea of sifting through my penny jar ( a large pub whisky bottle full) with the book CHECK YOUR CHANGE hoping to find that 1983 2p new pence. Geeky yes but that's me. Also George V 1st issue 1911 to 1919 Silver coins. (correct Me on the dates if I'm wrong) as these seem to still be reasonably affordable. Any help or tips would be much appreciated. Thanks for looking. .Steve.

[Peckris 579]

Hi all

New to the site and new to coin collecting, that new that I've not even got a collection as yet. I'm interested in any gold sovereigns, more as an investment then a collection. I like The idea of sifting through my penny jar ( a large pub whisky bottle full) with the book CHECK YOUR CHANGE hoping to find that 1983 2p new pence. Geeky yes but that's me. Also George V 1st issue 1911 to 1919 Silver coins. (correct Me on the dates if I'm wrong) as these seem to still be reasonably affordable. Any help or tips would be much appreciated. Thanks for looking. .Steve.

Good luck with that 1983 2p !

If you're serious about starting, then you're quite right that 1911 to 1919 silver is still plentiful in all except the very highest grades. Perhaps concentrate on going for BU versions of the commonest years? (1916 and 1918 for a start).

Coins of major issue changes like 1887 silver is also plentiful, and to a lesser extent, 1893. And 1902 is the easiest year of a tricky reign. 1936 is by far the easiest year of George V (go for BU only).

Welcome to the hobby!

Edited July 4, 2011 by Peckris

[steve k 0]

Hi thanks for the reply. Excuse my ignorance, but what does BU mean? ?

[Peter 615]

Hi thanks for the reply. Excuse my ignorance, but what does BU mean? ?

Brilliant Uncirculated....ie full lustre.

Unc is as probably you have guessed "uncirculated" and part or all of the lustre gone.

Welcome to the forum.

[TomGoodheart 400]

Welcome Steve. Early 20th century silver seems like a good starting point. I'd suggest a decent all-round book (Chris, the owner of the forum does 'Collectors' Coins' which would be a good and inexpensive starting point). Then when (if) you decide to narrow your collecting range you can get something a bit more specialised.

But as to the sovereigns, with gold at an all-time high, I'm not sure they are such a good investment. Always preferable to buy when things aren't popular and sell when others are buying!

[Peckris 579]

Always preferable to buy when things aren't popular and sell when others are buying!

I absolutely agree with Tom, 100%.

Now, once you've got an idea of when certain coins are at the 'bottom' and due to rise ... send me a PM letting me know which, ok?

[Hello17 3]

Hi all

New to the site and new to coin collecting, that new that I've not even got a collection as yet. I'm interested in any gold sovereigns, more as an investment then a collection. I like The idea of sifting through my penny jar ( a large pub whisky bottle full) with the book CHECK YOUR CHANGE hoping to find that 1983 2p new pence. Geeky yes but that's me. Also George V 1st issue 1911 to 1919 Silver coins. (correct Me on the dates if I'm wrong) as these seem to still be reasonably affordable. Any help or tips would be much appreciated. Thanks for looking. .Steve.

looking through change can be fun ... just don't hurt your back b'cause it hurts if you lift a load of change