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Sword
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Sad to see such vandalism. Might be it looks better if the black stuff can be removed.
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It could be the train is taking off and flying into the sky... Seriously, it is shocking quality control. It is still for sale at the RM and so they should be able to send you a proper replacement. Otherwise, I would ask for a refund and buy something else.
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Let's See Your Toned English Milled Silver!
Sword replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I normally prefer a black background but I think the lighting of the coin itself looks better in the first photo. (The coin looks more lustrous.) -
Let's See Your Toned English Milled Silver!
Sword replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
That looks really nice! Was it just plain silver originally? If so, wonderful toning! -
A copy is currently available on eBay for £5.50 https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=283888691694&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&_ssn=bitsandbobs.etc
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This Egyptian one pound looks great. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26558.html
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"Recorded remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic with information and images provided by the finder." https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1015135
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Let's See Your Toned English Milled Silver!
Sword replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I like the 1923 halfcrowns. It's really nice to see the portrait (and also the reverse) fully struck unlike the earlier sterling silver version. -
It might have been the fear of criticism or ridicule rather than conscience.
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The listing has thankfully been ended due to an "error".
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The designs of the coronation coins: https://www.royalmint.com/shop/monarch/charles-iii/coronation/ A crowned portrait of the king is unexpected but rather nice. I like the reverse designs too (except for that of the crown which looks poor). All in all, a good effort from the RM I think.
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I think the 100 pound is made of 99.99% gold and the sovereign is the usual 91.7% gold alloyed with copper.
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Presumably, the redness of the gold is determined by the percentage of copper alloyed. Any added silver would make the coin more yellow. https://www.chards.co.uk/guides/analysis-of-alloy-content-of-gold-sovereigns/180
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Debasement due to inflation?
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Sorry, it has already been posted elsewhere!
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Logic doesn't matter to the sellers of genuine 1933 pennies. One seller keeps on saying that she is selling the "last coin" of her late mother's collection but there appears to be no end to her offerings. (Not that it makes any difference anyway). The last offer contained a coin dated 2022 which I believe is after her mother's passing. The listing has been removed now.
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The username is no longer registered on eBay. Hopefully, we won't hear more stories about 1933 pennies found in clocks , chimneys, charity shops, late relatives' accumulations etc for at least a little while.
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1920 Half Crown, Superb
Sword replied to VickySilver's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I don't think over grading helps any seller in the long run. You just mentally end up lowering the grade by half grade before you even start at looking at the coin. -
1920 Half Crown, Superb
Sword replied to VickySilver's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
If the black "dirt" is lose on the surface, then the removal of it would improve the appearance significantly. I remember putting a GV half crown into 2x2 adhesive holder for a few years and then decided to put it in a quadrum. The plastic lifts off some of the "dirt" when I removed the holder. Rather happy with the accidental "cleaning". -
Coin prices continue to rise
Sword replied to 1949threepence's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I assume that if they are selling fast, then dealers will increase their prices and will be willing to bid higher in auctions. -
Coin prices continue to rise
Sword replied to 1949threepence's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I am amazed that a contemporary counterfeit is worth so much. What's the reason? I really regret not getting a decent E1 shilling (or even an E1 sixpence) years ago when the prices were not so crazy. It's outside my price range now unfortunately. -
Advice on grade for this 1935 Raised Edge Crown
Sword replied to evansuk2000's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I like these rocking horse crowns also and have one example of the RE proof. The coin above has presumably been graded ultra cameo and I wonder if this has affected the numeric grading? I also wonder if there has been any attempt to adjust the contrast to make the frosting more apparent. If so, I imagine it would make the "hairlines" a lot more noticeable. -
Would you like to post pictures of the one you think best?
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I have never tried anything apart from acetone with a cotton bud. (And I will probably not try anything else). For me it is very good in dissolving a range of things such as grease. It is more volatile than the various alcohols (due to lower boiling point) and so will quickly evaporate. But I would only consider using it if there is a reason to.
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Image from BBC news and it took me a bit of time to warm up to it. I think the portrait appears friendly and approachable rather majestic (which was probably the intention).
