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VickySilver
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Uhhh, state of current finances would dictate BIAFRAN pounds methinks.... Does bring up the side issue of valuation of coins, pennies in particular and which of the varietals should bring "Moon Money" as they say in the States. If those (and excuse the personal bias in advance) *&^&*()$#@ hypervarietal Buns such as narrow dates and all bring such money will these 20th C. rarities ever catch on? Also, I would like to see a micrograph picture of the date on that 2006 DNW 1922 obv & rev of 1927 piece. I tried to get one locally of an 1882 penny and was quoted a crazy price by the local University. If only I were near to the alma mater where they give near carte blanche access to such....
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No, it was one of the two Specimen (or proofs) of 1922 that were originally part of the 1924 proof/specimen set. This def. was the rev. of 1927 but don't remember the obverse. I think it would be only a bit short of the 1933 and might be a 15 or 20k pounds coin.
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Think I told you when you originally posted this coin that in the event you ever want or need to sell it, would give it the best of homes!LOL! PS I have seen the 1922 rev. 1927 specimen (proof) that is in an NGC64 holder - looks better. Be nice to have a picture of that in close up to see if it is a true F192A
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Wow, I really like Accumlator's piece!
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Coins you've never seen
VickySilver replied to DaveG38's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I have to add the 1854 half sovereign. I have never seen it, nor confirmed existence of it even though it is listed in many catalogues. There are those infernal "model" bits which are not even models by my view, but rather souvenir bits. Anybody? -
Exceptional 1922 there, where is the original coin?
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Hi Rob, Peck, latest version? Well, should have PM'd that one...
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PFK auction.
VickySilver replied to argentumandcoins's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Any other exciting prices? -
ANA Wolrd's Fair of Money
VickySilver replied to RLC35's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Not sure of a lot of bargains there. I have been to some of the ANA shows, and I can tell you there are a lot of nice coins. This is a USA dominated event in terms of the most coins offered, but Baldwin nearly always has prime stock as well as Spink. I think DNW mainly goes for exposure and to secure coins for future sales. I believe the first two are actively buying as well, not to mention Knightsbridge... The big USA auction firms are there and many such as Heritage and Goldbergs have coins on display for the upcoming Long Beach sale as well. A lot of excitement; the last Baltimore show had 1100 dealers! -
Value of 1839 Proof Isle of Man 1/2 Penny?
VickySilver replied to VickySilver's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
This coin to a layperson is a bit unusual but would have to be in exceptional state of preservation to be worth anything & in all likelihood is not a proof. Perhaps to post a picture & you might even get lucky by one of us buying it (if it were nice or a proof, that is). Depends where you live as to where you might sell it; if the coin is rather lower in level of preservation probably not worth the trouble... BTW, I never did find another recent record of a sale of this particular OP coin - the 1839 Proof Halfpenny. So very rare likely, but who cares? -
Value of 1839 Proof Isle of Man 1/2 Penny?
VickySilver posted a topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I noticed that in the last Heritage Sale at the ANA in Boston that there was a proof(64) 1839 Isle of Man Half Penny on sale that ultimately fetched $1150 with "the juice"/commission. Is this a rare coin, as I had not seen it previously, and I wonder what the value would be in merrye olde Englande? A bit out of my area but wondering if any readers had knowledge or thoughts with regards to this. -
1844 Farthing
VickySilver replied to Colin G.'s topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Please don't list every filled die variety! I can see somewhat if there is a single central colon , but not one high or low by virtue of the other being filled, etc. -
2010 minting figures up
VickySilver replied to scott's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Guess it best not much said about those American State and America the Beautiful quarters now. I agree these "Oly" coins are pure dross. -
Giving up collecting
VickySilver replied to azda's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Dave, I just see there being so many sides to coins/numismatics and my take on them and it as per above is that there are many experiences good and bad. The good, at least for me, outweigh the bad and I have met many people with whom I maintain a friendly relationship, exchange photos, etc. I try to be reasonably careful and not overspend my wallet; with that having been said, I go into "remission" periods of NO coins! And then it hits with a vengeance once again, and off to the races... -
1902 Half Crown
VickySilver replied to Boomstick's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Still it is that condition, condition, condition is crucial and would say even though I have a nice specimen would pay that kind of money for a special Gem not dipped or bagmarked and well struck... -
1954 penny AVF
VickySilver replied to Hello17's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
1854 typo probably... Does make me wonder if the Royal Mint only made the one that has escaped into commercial channels (1954 that is). There used to be a crisp (potato chip) add that went : "bet you can't eat just one!" Have always wondered if there were slop with regards to mintage of such supposedly unique pieces. -
Minting Errors
VickySilver replied to ChrisP629's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
There was one in a Goldberg auction about 4-5 years ago that graded NGC63 and was IMO entirely undergraded that would have qualified. Think it sold for about $2.2k or so. That coin had a lovely silken lustre and was undipped original with minor die clashing that methinks the graders "dinged" the coin for. If the Jubilee 1893 6d in unc. is according to Spink a 5.5k pounds coin, then an 1854 should be above 1750... -
Minting Errors
VickySilver replied to ChrisP629's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Try finding an 1854 6d uncirculated at ANY price. IMO, that should be a 3k coin in unc. -
unusal 1917 george v penny.
VickySilver replied to scampi's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Definate stigmata of acid dip. -
Spink Live bidding system
VickySilver replied to Nick's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I second that one as there was only an inconsequetial lag here or there with temporary connection losses. Unfortunately I had left one bid with them the day before and still have not figured out if I won as now the lot is reported as unsold whereas it had been shown sold at my top bid previously (huh?)... -
Copies of rare or scarce coins
VickySilver replied to Uncle Phil's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
All quite obvious copies; I assume you mean the 1937 Ed8 and 1945 G6 3ds? Don't think anybody really worries about this - maybe in 50 or more years a problem. -
World Coin Pricing Guide...NGC
VickySilver replied to RLC35's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Azda, out of curiosity, what do you thing an average brown to red-brown but technically uncirculated (ie no wear other than perhaps some bag contact) 1902 LT coin should go for? I daresay that price is near spot-on IMO... -
Halfpenny 1853 or 1853/2 ?
VickySilver replied to Voynov_BG's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Interesting sidelight in that there is a somewhat controversial bit as to how much of a grade is technical (ie if a coin is not fully struck up how much is it downgraded even though the effect is not due to wear?). -
Halfpenny 1853 or 1853/2 ?
VickySilver replied to Voynov_BG's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I would go EF as well and think there is a fair amount of luster esp. on reverse...I would buy a coin in this state as VF all day long... -
I think that Lavrillier is a joke of a look for a coin, and just can not accept it as a "true" 1933 penny. I too had a shot at the C. Adams specimen in a day when I could afford such and high-stepped right on over it. Maybe on hindsight could have bought it to "flip" it though...