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Try this link for a full list and values it may help. http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/values/index.html Also I think you could do better than that coin 1887 Jubilee coins are quite easy to find in really nice condition. This one is better http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALMOST-UNCIRCULATED-1887-Threepence-Coin-Silver-925-Victoria-/232490219024?hash=item36217f3610:g:ap8AAOSwOS1ZvPaI and this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1887-QUEEN-VICTORIA-GREAT-BRITAIN-SILVER-THREEPENCE-THREE-PENCE-3D-COIN-/362091777048?hash=item544e5a0c18:g:iYwAAOSwCY9ZrPcS

Hi Barnzy welcome to the forum. Where do I start, well firstly do not do what I did when I first started buy anything that you first see. I did this and a lot of those early coins I bought I am struggling to get rid off. Take the advice from members on here who know their stuff as I did. Perhaps choose an era that means something too you. Once I had calmed down and stopped buying rubbish I decided to try and collect date runs from my grandmother birth date to my birth date from 1899 to 1951, it started off well and then I realised I just could not afford to buy every single coin of each denomination without a lottery win. I then decided to perhaps get each coin from a particular year which is where I started again with 1899 so collected the Crown coin through to the Farthing. I then moved on to 1951 and did the same. But in the end it is your choice. One bit of advice given to me from members of the forum and I stick to it, is to buy the best quality of coin you can afford at the time. With help from other members on here my collecting practices have improved and I am now happy with what I collect. Bet yourself a coin price Guide and a book on Grading coins will help also. Don't worry about asking stupid questions on the forum we all had to start somewhere, good luck with your collecting.

Its a very good book if you want to know about grading. It also helps you to know what to look out for when grading your own coins for your records. Its also good to know what to look out for when buying coins for the collection to see if your seller is selling you the correct grade.I found it invaluable when I first started. It really does help you understand what to look for in a good coin. If interested PM me your address and I will send you a few spare coins I have. They will not be top notch but it will give you some examples as to grades etc.

Hi Pete welcome to the forum. I use these albums http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Numis-coin-album-for-large-coins-and-coin-holders-2x2-/401002408685?hash=item5d5d9b2aed:g:TTkAAOSwMNxXTtbV they are small enough to store away and take these coin holders http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lighthouse-Self-Adhesive-Coin-Holders-2X2-Flips-Quantity-10-25-50-100-All-Sizes/140968489413?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=440119893474&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 which are self seal and you can record the details of the coin enclosed you can buy these in different sizes for the the different denominations of coins. Hope this is of some help. Good luck with you collecting.

Ok thanks for that

Sorry must have missed this post. Thanks for the info but I think I am sorted now for 1935 coins.

The Misc Amount is the VAT on the postage. VAT has been at 20% for some years now since 2012.

They charge you 20% buyers premium and then you have to pay VAT of 20% on that premium for example you bid and win at say £100 add the 20% buyers premium its £120 now add the 20% VAT on the buyers premium you end up with £124 to pay plus postage.

Hi Paul, I did not go for what you were after. And you are correct I have a keeper all being graded at the moment. I went for lot 1471 and 1475 can't wait till they arrive will post pictures sometime.

I did the same for the first time yesterday. I bid £140 +1 which allow them to bid one more bid to £150 if needs be. And like you got it for the higher amount. The estimate was £130 - £150 . As it is the first time I have used this I am not sure how it works. Maybe next time I will bid live.

Thanks for the heads up on this auction. I did mange to bid on two lots and won both so please you posted this. Although that's me spent up now for a few months now.

So it isn't now then.

Looks like its been ground and polished out looks really dodgy to me.

Hi Rob I already have the Crown, I did mention this in a previous post.

What coin is it please ???

Its quite a coincidence that you mention the 1935 set and the Rocking Horse Crown as I have two of them in my possession. So may just have to try for this set. I also have had a look at a few dealers websites for 1935 coins and it seems that there are not too many about at the moment. Any links to dealers that may have these in GEF or above please.

Why ??? am I missing something.

I agree with you preferring higher grades than rare dates. It looks as if I will make 1902 my next goal. As you say it will keep the costs down. Thanks for your suggestions. Have had a look at the earlier dates you suggested but it looks as though these maybe out of my reach with me preferring higher grades. The prices start to rocket once you get to EF and higher. So its 1902 for now, at least its another reign to add to the collection. Thanks for your suggestions.

Thanks for your thoughts on this I did consider Edward VII as the next step. Although as you say going back might be another option. Cost is the main factor so have to consider what years would be the easiest to acquire at a reasonable cost, although I am aiming at EF and above so it may not be easy. I am not sticking to the Maundy Sets, but am quite tempted as I do like them. What I try to do as I did with 1899 and 1888 is collect each coin produce for that year from Crown to Farthing and include the Maundy Set as well if I can. I have already completed 1888 and 1899 and they will be slabbed eventually. The Only other area's I am adding to now are my Threepence and Sixpence coins, I like the smaller coins for some reason. I do have a collection of Farthings but haven't added any more to these for a while. It all comes down to money or the lack of it being on only a pension. I am slowly going to sell what Halfcrowns, Florins, and shillings I have accumulated from when I first started to finance buying the coins I now collect. Any suggestions of a good year to have a go at would be much appreciated and the reasons why, I will then have a look see where I go next.