Chris Perkins

No problem Coppers, I've removed the HTTP:// bit to make it non clickable. And that was the one I was thinking of.

Influenced by you lot, this is probably what the cover will look like:

I think Oli meant that the coins are slabbed by American companies (ie PCGS etc etc), which if your thinking of the same website that I have recently noticed then yes they are. I don't know of any British slabbing companies (I've heard of US, Canadian and Aussie). You can mention the website by all means, but as not to improve their search engine rankings, don't make the URL clickable! (wicked aren't I). If it's the same one I'm thinking of, I'm actually going to be buying a few of their coins for an investor customer soon. He may as well keep them slabbed, as even if they do look naff, it does help sell them to some people if the coins are 'Guaranteed'. Unfortunately for high grade expensive coins that may well be an increasing thing on the British coin scene. Perhaps the days of true collectors keeping hugely valuable collections in delightful wooden cabinets are waining.

£50 if it's FDC then!

Went to a Museum did it? I read the other 7 were all in museums.

Steady on old chap, it probably won't be worth much more than £50 even if it truly is in mint condition. I hate getting peoples hopes up.

With respect Julia, I hear words similar to that quite often from novice coin collectors and inquizitive people, and most of the time they are wrong and simply don't have the experience with that particular coin to be able to detect wear on it. Are you able to scan it, register here and then post a picture?

Yes, you're both right, I'll change it. I just couldn't resist denouncing the bloody things and got carried away, but your right, I should remain neutral and just say it like it is!

It's most likely to be worth it's gold bullion value (£26) unless it's in perfect as new condition.

Thanks all. Yes this year certainly has had a lot in it.

There is no doubt that onlinecoins.co.uk is one of the most popular coin websites, the proprietors idea of getting as many dealers together in one place and earning a commission off each sale is not much short of revolutionary in numismatic terms. So when he approached me about reciprical links I had to think hard about it, because after all onlinecoins is a rare breed (a capable and professional looking competitor!). We agreed that if he promoted my accessories I'd link to onlinecoins from my Coins For Sale area and at the same time get listed on onlinecoins as a guest dealer. Hopefully the arrangement will be beneficial for us both, and hopefully there will be other opportunities to join forces in the future. The online coins promotion of my accessories: http://www.onlinecoins.co.uk/accessories.php

Well this is ideal for counting berries, I use it myself: http://www.predecimal.com/collectors/shop/9849lens.htm

Yeah, and what's this doing in Ancients! Moving.........

But he means Obverse because the head side is always obverse.

Yes I do, in fact all of the albums you see on the website are PVC free. 10% discount for forum members, just email me from the same email address that you registered here and I can arrange payment with you over email.

Mr Marles said that he prefered to put the issue prices of the modern proof sets, instead of the realistic and far lower market values, just to keep the Mint happy. I'm going to put the real market values of the modern proof sets, because I don't like the way they take advantage of their monopoly like position and take advantage of young and novice collectors who actually think they're getting value for money. It's what all coin dealers think, but none seem to put it into writing.

Yes, i knew you were joking, so was I.

Is he?

I'm right up to the decimal section of CCGB2005 now, so not long to go. As a little intro to my decimal section I have started with the following text: So, is that too harsh on the Old Royal Mint, anything there you think I could be sued over?? Despite that fact it's true. (and if they did sue me, in 50 years they may issue a 50th Anniversary of suing Chris Perkins coin!!)

It will be this month, I'm up to the decimals! Just have to finish the price update and it'll be done. It will include lots of pictures, which will be high resolution colour images in the PDF version. You can see a couple of sample pages on www.rotographic.co.uk

You're right, there isn't a very up to date one. Although right at this moment I'm working on a PDF which will be published as a printed book, but may also be offered as a PDF download. It won't be free though!

It's a Jeton, circa 16th Century, made of Bronze and used as a counting piece. (in the pre abacus days!) I'm afraid that in that condition it will be of little value.

Are you sure it's gold? Doesn't look very gold from the colour. What's the other side got on it?

Oh I see, yes forgers use moulds to make inferior quality cast coins, I suppose that may well be what it is. You'll have to let us know in here what the museum say. I hope it doesn't turn out to be some part of a plumbers kit or something modern!

That may be convenient, and it's certainly very Blue Peter, but I recon it'll cause damage within a few years, especially with the copper/bronze. Good idea though. If they are high grade valuable coins and you don't want to throw money down the pan you should consider alternatives.