What Is It worth?

[colliewalker1 0]

I am attaching a photo of a George IV Half Crown currently offered on Ebay.

I am VERY new to coin collecting but feel that a coin which is (a) relatively unworn but has some damage (not excessive of course) is more appealing than ( one which is well worn but is undamaged.

This coin is an example of (a) having a deep looking scratch under the eye.

I would be interested to know the views of other members - would they find this damage acceptable besring in mind the good imprint remaining AND what would be an appropriate bid?

Thanks in anticipation -

Denis

[Half Penny Jon 0]

What year is the halfcrown? It looks like its a solid VF, possibly a GF. If it is a common year I would bid between £40 and £60

[colliewalker1 0]

Hi halfpenny john - thanks for your very rapid reply.

The year of this half crown is 1823.

It sounds as though you wouldn't be too bothered about the mark under the eye - it will be interesting to see how the bidding goes - I may have to raid the piggy bank!

Cheers -

Denis

[Half Penny Jon 0]

Can you post a link please, I am interested to see the item.

[Half Penny Jon 0]

Just seen it after doing a quick search- in my opinion, you should bid £35.

[Geoff T 3]

I recently paid £33 for an 1823 half crown, second reverse, in about as good a condition as the one illustrated (but without the scratch). I considered this a fair price.

[colliewalker1 0]

Geoff -

Out of interest did you buy the coin on Ebay or from an online dealer?

[Geoff T 3]

Out of interest did you buy the coin on Ebay or from an online dealer?

I bought it direct from the dealer at York Coin Fair last month. I do occasionally use eBay but find I'm using it less and less because I want the chance to see what I'm buying first.

Geoff

[Half Penny Jon 0]

I also like to see what I am buying first. I have not used Ebay to buy coins for about 6 months now, and I find fairs are the best way to buy coins. Mail-order is good but I am sometimes aprehensive about some dealers.

[william 0]

I do not go to fairs as there are none near me. I order mainly off the internet, off sites where i can trust that the item will be as described *points at Chris*. I sometimes go into the odd coin or antique shop to have a look as well.

[Chris Perkins 228]

Hello, I'm Chris

[colliewalker1 0]

The George IV half crown fetched £45 0n Ebay - wow!

I think that sometimes items on Ebay fetch more than one would pay a dealer.....

[Half Penny Jon 0]

Sometimes they do that, maybe two people were fighting over it?

[colliewalker1 0]

The winning bid was made a couple of minutes before 'time' - the previous bid was 5 hours earlier - and only £1 less!

[Half Penny Jon 0]

That's what happens, I'm surprised that it wasn't in the last few seconds.