Baldwin Auctions today.

[pokal02 44]

Anyone have any luck here? I had a total disaster - most coins were being passed or going for low/mid-estimate, but the two I marked as 'must-haves' went for 4.5 and 4 times estimate - on one I wasn't even the underbidder. Worse still, had I known I wasn't spending, I could have got a decent Coelnoth 1d which was unsold at £800. Oh well, there's always Slaney 2....!

[azda 979]

I did watch feom the begining and a smile came across my face as lots were going unslod. I was interested in 2 lots, the first was just a little too much for me just now, the 2nd i was surprised at, lot 153 estimate of £150-£200 which at £200 was Spinks guide for the grade, straight off the bat £400, my jaw dropped

[jaggy 528]

I looked at the catalogue and decided there was nothing there of interest to me.

[Rob 3,152]

I was interested in the EdC PACX penny ex Lockett, but not for £2K all in. The only other thing would have been a Milton shilling, but I'm a bit skint for that at the moment.

[pokal02 44]

One of mine was lot 101 Henry VI Bristol groat, AVF, chipped, I thought it would go for 550-600 (est 300-400) It went for about £1,300 I think. I never even got in a bid - there were always people clicking before me!! I'd have given up anyway at 800-850 though.

[TomGoodheart 403]

Out of curiosity, anyone note what Lot 145 went for? Charles I (1625-1649), Silver “Fine Work” Shilling?

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[Rob 3,152]

Out of curiosity, anyone note what Lot 145 went for? Charles I (1625-1649), Silver “Fine Work” Shilling?

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Hammered at 4200. Over 5K is too much for a fine work shilling. Pattern I could accept and more, but a fine work shilling isn't the rarest thing on this planet.

The sale is still up on the Saleroom as it is today and tomorrow. Look at the bidding page rather than the online catalogue.

[TomGoodheart 403]

Thanks Rob. Silly money IMHO. Odd about the legend error on a (presumably) specially prepared die though!

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[Rob 3,152]

Thanks Rob. Silly money IMHO. Odd about the legend error on a (presumably) specially prepared die though!

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My thoughts exactly. What's the point of a fine work piece if all the legend is a literary mess? Must have been cut by an engraver called Stanley...........

Maybe they were apprentices' test pieces? Just a thought.

[Peter 615]

Bloody internet.

Midland Fair is my place to be.

[Rob 3,152]

Bloody internet.

Midland Fair is my place to be.

Then go.

I've had a table there every month for a couple years now but never met you. Mothers' Day this Sunday - so treat her to a coin fair visit. After all, it's the thought that counts.

[Paulus 1,975]

Bloody internet.

Midland Fair is my place to be.

Then go.

I've had a table there every month for a couple years now but never met you. Mothers' Day this Sunday - so treat her to a coin fair visit. After all, it's the thought that counts.

Mothers' Day in the US Rob, we've had the UK one this year!

[Rob 3,152]

Bloody internet.

Midland Fair is my place to be.

Then go.

I've had a table there every month for a couple years now but never met you. Mothers' Day this Sunday - so treat her to a coin fair visit. After all, it's the thought that counts.

Mothers' Day in the US Rob, we've had the UK one this year!

Oh well, missed that one. Must pay more attention to the world outside. Just wondering where I saw it. Obviously there is some residual conscience hidden away somewhere.

[jelida 1,317]

I'll be at the Midland Coin Fair, it would be nice to put faces to names, what name do you trade under? (Looking at a list from earlier this year)

Jerry

[Rob 3,152]

I'll be at the Midland Coin Fair, it would be nice to put faces to names, what name do you trade under? (Looking at a list from earlier this year)

Jerry

RP Coins.

I'm next to David Craddock this weekend.

[Nordle11 564]

I miss the Midland

In fact, I miss any coin fair that sells something from England..

[Colin G. 147]

Hoping to be there on Sunday!!

[VickySilver 830]

I popped for the 1865 half penny which was a decent specimen!

[Peter 615]

I do the Midland about 4x per year.

Kids too old to take to the hotel(plus they avoid losing their social life)

Last time we left them at home there were drugs and complaints from neighbours.

Dog and two cats take preference for Mrs Peter so it is sad 250 mile round trip.

I have several favourite dealers next time I will search out forum members.

[jacinbox 36]

Last time we left them at home there were drugs and complaints from neighbours.

I have several favourite dealers next time I will search out forum members.

I prefer coke to acid and would love to meet your dealers