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DNW changing names.....?
Diaconis replied to 1949threepence's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I appreciated the look and feel of their old site and Mike, you’re spot on about the search. This site is a step backwards, all pretty wishy washy to me. I dont like it at all. -
LCA catalogue now online
Diaconis replied to Sword's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
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Good question Blake, I had never thought about it. Perhaps due to the solemn nature of the award, the reverse may be intended to be viewed by the owner and not by a curious bystander. When he lifts the medal when being worn, the orientation will be good for him and the ribbon provides slack to do so. He turns it inwards instead of outwards. I also think that using a pivoting mount would result in an occasionally reversed medal on the parade ground. It would be interesting to know the generally accepted reason.
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I needed cheering up so I bought a Renault 4 van...
Diaconis replied to blakeyboy's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
I think theres a Hungerford chapter -
Ebay, it's not ALL that bad, is it? Let's post some coins that we're happy we picked up on that much-maligned den of iniquity. I'll start. I picked up this Cromwell shilling in 2002 and I was very pleased with it at the time. I think it has been lightly cleaned at some time but is re-toning nicely. Prooflike fields. It wasn't a bargain, in fact, double EF book at the time😲. My inexperience led me into an adrenaline-fuelled bidding war.
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Scrap value of a 1d please
Diaconis replied to copper123's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Ah, the Villy Hall, imagifole, chittery-chattery and sip tilty-elbow from fine chiney tea-cuppers. deep joy -
btw Rob, the laugh emoji was for the hovercrafts not for your commendable act. Ill add my ‘like’ here 👍🏽 for that .Well done.
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Stuff to Make Us Laugh
Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
Beautiful film, take a hanky, you might want to wipe away a tear. -
It certainly makes you doubt their professionalism
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This photo is from their website, resident coin specialist Ken Payne, perhaps grading a coin? sorry Ken
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The Tyrant collection
Diaconis replied to PWA 1967's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
The Cromwell Crown piece sold at Heritage on Jan 12, 2004 for: $13,800.00 (£11,000 in real money at the time). When taking the obverse dings into account it may seem steep, for some, at today's prices. After taking another look, I think that the reverse saves it, beautiful! -
tooled?
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🤔why not model it in 3D, divide it up and number each piece and allocate a specific numbered piece of the coin to each buyer?. Then the concept of fractional ownership might have some meaning to a collector, i dont know. I also wonder about the second hand market. It might be worth a punt in the short term. Shares will be on ebay for double the price or more before you know it. Not really my cuppa tho’
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and they say you can’t polish a turd
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Stuff to Make Us Laugh
Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
Wasnt sure if this is the right topic but it made me smile. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10470663/In-penny-200-000-Rare-Edward-VIII-coin-sold-huge-sum.html -
All you miss is the helmet Blakey
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Stuff to Make Us Laugh
Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
On a more serious numismatic note: Could this Aethelstan penny be proof, that Humpty Dumpty did, in fact wear a syrup? Moneyer; unidentified (but the case is still open). -
Let's See Your Toned English Milled Silver!
Diaconis replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Yes Peck, certainly a possibility. -
Let's See Your Toned English Milled Silver!
Diaconis replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
1689 4d, Obv. GVLIELM (V/inverted A) S ?? Rev. Unbarred A in REGINA -
Stuff to Make Us Laugh
Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
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Stuff to Make Us Laugh
Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
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Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
oops, i missed it. Ill be more vigilant in future. -
What do we think of the new Platinum Jubilee coins?
Diaconis replied to azda's topic in Free for all
must it be traditional or modern? can it not be judged without categorisation? Personally speaking, I think it looks mass produced and lacking any character so it leaves me stone cold, …. its bullion and i’d only pay spot for it. -
Stuff to Make Us Laugh
Diaconis replied to Madness's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!