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2 hours ago, Diaconis said:Who's side was he on?
Roundhead
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11 minutes ago, copper123 said:Coins of this era are seldom found better tha Good fine - its a challenge putting a nice collection together
I agree my friend, hence the challenge!
I personally love this period in history, and I expect the origin was being in Stuart house at school no doubt. I read daily excerpts from Pepys diary, plus one of my ancestors fought in the civil war, so it's no surprise that I ended up focussing on collecting Charles II coins. It would have been Cromwell coinage, but yeah right! I'm not made of money 🤣
All the best,
Weaver (Wayne)
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3 hours ago, Sword said:I agree that the reverse is much less appealing. The weak striking (esp the date, top shield and centre) has really reduced the eye appeal for me, and has no doubt affected the hammered price. (The technical grade of the reverse is still rather high as reflected by details such as the interlocking Cs). Having said that, the obverse always has significantly more weight than the reverse for early millled coins.
I do like the coin in the OP. Well balanced coins without weak patches appeal to me. At the end of the day, the grade assigned by a dealer or auction house is not the main issue. It is whether the coin has good eye appeal to the individual and is at the right price. This is rephrasing Rob's opinion that there are often only two grades: acceptable and non acceptable.
I agree, and what JLS has taught me is the value of a problem-free coin over a higher grade with issues piece.
I would be prepared to pay a little more than book price for a lower grade yet problem-free coin with eye candy appeal, and I'm hoping that my future customers would feel the same way.
All the best,
Weaver (Wayne)
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Out of interest, here is the reverse of my Crown.
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Just to totally verify Sword, are you agreeing with Michael that my crown is 3rd bust?
Cheers,
Weaver (Wayne)
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1 hour ago, Sword said:Good choice of series! Charles II is a fascinating period in history. Type III has short hair ties and Type IV has longer ties.
Type IV:
This is explained in the ESC (English silver coinage since 1649)
Yours is a good looking example too.
I would grade it as a bold fine (but I am not experienced with this series)
Many thanks Sword !
I have always been fascinated with this turbulent period in British history, so finding my niche has come quite naturally.
Thank you for the guide.
JLS on here suggested I buy a copy of Bull's book which I have duly done and await it's arrival.
Guess I should wait for book to arrive, but are there many varieties in this series?
All the best,
Wayne
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Thank you Michael-Roo,
I'm still learning to grade accurately, and in the case of this Crown, I was thinking About VF, but I appreciate your assessment.
Many thanks!
Weaver
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Hello my friends,
So, I have been on a journey of numismatic endeavour to try and finally find my niche, and it's early milled Charles II silver, specifically Crowns and Halfcrowns.
Anyway, I need your help please...
Is the attached an example of a 3rd or 4th bust of King Charles II ??
And can any of you clever people point me towards a simple guide to distinguishing between them.
Your help would be much appreciated.
All the best,
Weaver
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Honestly Sword, I should have been on commission mate! 🤣
But they are seriously useful little coin mats!
I've got a nice 1856 Nova Scotia one penny token sitting on it right now!
All the best,
Weaver (wayne)
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Thanks Paddy!
I was worrying that I had upset everyone 😂 and maybe those coin mats I recommended a while back were terrible after all 🤣
Appreciate the confirmation Paddy.
All the best,
Weaver (wayne)
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25 minutes ago, Sword said:I confirm I don't know anything about farthings. 😀
Hilarious 🤣
All the best,
Weaver (wayne)
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Please don't leave me hanging guys 😂
Just a quick confirmation would be really helpful.
Cheers,
weaver (wayne)
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Hi everyone!
Hope you're all coping ok with this bloody Covid-19??
My skills are developing as I gradually move from coin hoarder to numismatist.
Can any of you lovely people help me to confirm the identity of this 1840 Farthing please?
I think it's - 1840-VA-1a/Ab - peck 1559 - Narrow date & stop after DEF
Am I right?
All the best,
Weaver (wayne)
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1 hour ago, UPINSMOKE said:Just ordered one for myself. As I was watching this on eBay the seller sent me an offer so got 25p off original price as well 👍😁
Well done my friend 😎
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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3 hours ago, Paddy said:OK - I surrender - I have ordered one now too.
I wonder if Wayne is on commission? If not, why not!
I tell you what eh? 😂
I missed a trick there! 🤣
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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2 minutes ago, Diaconis said:If they’re not up to scratch we know where to find you Wayne 🥾
😂😂😂😂 i’m sure they’ll be great and if not you’ve still pointed us in the right direction 😉.
Holy Moley! I'm worried now 😬
These coin mats had better live up to your high standards! My one has just been posted via Royal Mail 2nd class, so hopefully I will receive it before you do and will either be in total SMUG mode or HIDE BEHIND THE BIKE SHEDS mode😆
No pressure😅
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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1 hour ago, copper123 said:looks good ordered myself
Well done my friend😎
Flipping 'eck I hope they're good after all this.😁
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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13 hours ago, mick1271 said:Just bought one too . Didn't think I needed one , till now .
Funny isn't it? I didn't think I needed a coin inspection mat either until i watched this YouTube video where this guy sorts through loads of 50p's looking for collectable ones. Halfway through the video he gets excited because he finds a Commonwealth Games 50p and drops it, but the mat beneath his hands cushioned the fall. That made me think...I need one of those mats💡and the search began!
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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Man, I feel good 😃
Let's hope they are quality mats.
£1.50 is a steal, but the seller states that they are bankrupt stock, so I think I have stumbled upon a bargain.
Glad to have shared with you guys!
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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Nice one Mike😎
It feels good to have actually helped out with some useful info.
I'm the one usually asking everyone else for advice😂
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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Just ordered this from E bay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-INNOVATIONS-ANTI-SLIP-JEWELLERY-MAKING-MAT-SIZE-23cm-x-30cm/254579385914?hash=item3b461d263a:g:TggAAOSwsiBepDMN
Might be useful for anyone who needs a small coin inspection table mat.
Also nice background for coin photography too😎
All the best,
Weaver(wayne)
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1679 Crown - Is this 3rd or 4th bust?
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I couldn't believe that a replica Cromwell crown was on display for sale in a local antiques bazaar priced at £50 😮
Is that normal? For a replica piece??