Coin aquisition of the week.......

[jaggy 527]

2 minutes ago, UPINSMOKE said:

What a gorgeous sixpence wonderful detail in that. Would like one like this myself. 

I took one look at the photos and decided it was a must. Fairly rare date and one that I don't have.

I have won coins with Spink before and have not been disappointed with the accuracy of their photos or descriptions.

Unfortunately, there was a bit of competition for this one so I didn't have enough dosh left to bid on any other coins.

[Paulus 1,806]

Blimey that's a good one Jaggy!

[zookeeperz 470]

On 10/01/2018 at 4:20 PM, Paulus said:

Newbie, attributed as 'large date' variety, but this is not listed in Spink or ESC, is it listed anywhere?

I think that is the small date 9 teeth 1 to 1  large is 9 1/2  wider gap between the 8's and last 1 is over a gap

 

[Sword 1,227]

Just got this one and waiting for delivery. 

[Paulus 1,806]

4 minutes ago, Sword said:

Just got this one and waiting for delivery. 

Looks a good 'un

[Nick 325]

40 minutes ago, Sword said:

Just got this one and waiting for delivery.

Very nice.  Difficult to find a 1917 halfcrown with a decent strike.

[jaggy 527]

Just won at Heritage. 1819 sixpence graded MS 65. An upgrade to my existing example.

 

[VickySilver 648]

Wow, a bit early for me but  a very nice coin there Jag! Beautiful obverse especially...

[jaggy 527]

11 hours ago, VickySilver said:

Wow, a bit early for me but  a very nice coin there Jag! Beautiful obverse especially...

Thanks!

It has been a good week for me getting the two coins (1717 & 1819). The first was on the expensive side but the 1819 was below the low estimate. 

Makes up for London Coins and DNW having nothing of interest for me in their recent auctions. And I will not be bidding in the DNW February auction either. 

The 1717 is pretty rare and especially in good condition. But the 1819 doesn't come up that much either. Most of the George III sixpences you see are 1816 or 1787. So I was happy not just for a nice example but also for the very good price. The photos are from Heritage and I am looking forward to seeing the coin 'in hand'.

Edited January 18, 2018 by jaggy

[Paulus 1,806]

7 hours ago, jaggy said:

Most of the George III sixpences you see are 1816 or 1787. 

I have this 1820 sixpence. with what looks like 8 over 8 in the date (unlisted in ESC or Davies) - just wondered what your experience is with the scarcity of these @jaggy?

Surplus to requirements so will be selling ...

Edited January 18, 2018 by Paulus

[Unwilling Numismatist 503]

Nice surplus, Paulus!

[jaggy 527]

1 hour ago, Paulus said:

I have this 1820 sixpence. with what looks like 8 over 8 in the date (unlisted in ESC or Davies) - just wondered what your experience is with the scarcity of these @jaggy?

Surplus to requirements so will be selling ...

Like the 1819, the 1820 is not all that common either in that they don't come up for auction very often.

It does look like an 8 over 8. I haven't seen any like that although I do have one with the inverted 1 (a recognised variety).

[Paddy 1,333]

I got this Trade dollar at auction last week, for what I felt was a reasonable price:

 

 

[Paulus 1,806]

17 hours ago, jaggy said:

Like the 1819, the 1820 is not all that common either in that they don't come up for auction very often.

It does look like an 8 over 8. I haven't seen any like that although I do have one with the inverted 1 (a recognised variety).

All sorts of strange shenaningans going on the the letters and numbers on this! 

[Guest Finnigan]

I acquired a 1932 florin in nice grade and an 1869 penny. The penny is corroded but not a bad specimen considering how rare the date is. Both coins are PCGS graded. However, my images are not getting uploaded to this site.

http://mycoinpics.epizy.com/image.jpg

[zookeeperz 470]

20 hours ago, jaggy said:

Like the 1819, the 1820 is not all that common either in that they don't come up for auction very often.

It does look like an 8 over 8. I haven't seen any like that although I do have one with the inverted 1 (a recognised variety).

2nd I in III is an inverted 1 over a broken I. Also something very strange about the first E in PENCE on the reverse garter?

[Peckris 579]

3 hours ago, Guest Finnigan said:

I acquired a 1932 florin in nice grade and an 1869 penny. The penny is corroded but not a bad specimen considering how rare the date is. Both coins are PCGS graded. However, my images are not getting uploaded to this site.

http://mycoinpics.epizy.com/image.jpg

I hate to rain on your parade, but 1869 pennies - like 1905 halfcrowns - just aren't that rare in low grades. HOWEVER, your example, despite light corrosion, is a nice example and well worth having.

[Guest Finnigan]

Very reassuring, what would you think it would sell for?

[PWA 1967 1,636]

13 minutes ago, Guest Finnigan said:

Very reassuring, what would you think it would sell for?

You only bought it this week,what did you pay for it as that should give you an idea.

[Guest Finnigan]

Want to be told I paid no more than I should have

[PWA 1967 1,636]

2 minutes ago, Guest Finnigan said:

Want to be told I paid no more than I should have

Ok...... You paid a really good price and got it cheap ,sure you will make a couple of hundred when you come to sell it 

[Rob 2,786]

53 minutes ago, Guest Finnigan said:

Want to be told I paid no more than I should have

Should be telling us you knew you didn't pay more than you should have

Cart before the horse and all that.

[jaggy 527]

4 hours ago, Guest Finnigan said:

Want to be told I paid no more than I should have

Well, we all have an idea in our heads as to what a coin is worth to us. Sometimes, if we really want the coin, we are willing to pay a bit more than that number. I did that with the 1717 sixpence. At other times we get the coin for less than we are willing to pay. That is what happened with the 1819 sixpence. Over time it all evens out. The only thing that really matters is whether you are happy with the coin.

[Paulus 1,806]

New arrival, and a significant upgrade to my previous Anne E Edinburgh crown

[jaggy 527]

3 hours ago, Paulus said:

New arrival, and a significant upgrade to my previous Anne E Edinburgh crown

Very nice Paul!