Unwilling Numismatist

My green one is slide-out but I was eyeing a half decent (green) one in a lidded box a couple of weeks ago. Not seen a blue one show up ever.

I was thinkning about this yesterday, I'm not entirely sure how good it woulld be if the rotation is off a couple of degrees or for variants like cabinet friction, general circulation wear and lighting. I guess I can have a go and see what happens when the nights draw in a bit more.

Rob, so eloquently put

A fool and their money... never a truer saying.

Jeton of some ilk perhaps?

Yes, and Yes, and probably then gone on ebay in a stupor and only realised later when the postman arrives.

Wish I'd bought a dozen now

Blimey o.O thats one of the pitfalls of being a newbie round here.. figuring out who isn't a rogue on ebay I'll post my apologies now then, Sorry John! (oh and if I hadn't just done 300 on a stater, I'd have had this!)

Is it a bargain or somewhat less than savoury.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1853-Victoria-Gothic-florin-NVF-old-cleaning/352209815038?hash=item52015745fe:g:tXAAAOSwv-ZaCzpp

What a beauty!

Really nice, that one Zoo!

Blimey, I can learn new things (and reassuringly my wife is wrong - I don't know everything ;))

Likewise, and if it isn't I've probbaly flogged them off dirt cheap as "foreign"

Its a thistle below the bust. The George III's all look absolutely fine, no idea on the small hammered (not my thing at all - although I love to find them :)) -the big one looks remarkably like a really bad Lizzie 1st. 200 quid? No way.

This is seriously nice!

Is this a new variant? Sorry, been to the pub lol

So.. a Real Vicky, the Slabbed CCCS Vicky and the Aliexpress (which looks more convincing than the CCCS one..) Much apologies for my rudimentary crayon skills, I need to change and head to the pub!

Her nose looks just like the replica/restrikes from aliexpress... or do I need my glasses on again? (and who are CCCS?) Chinese Coin Copying Service ? linky https://www.aliexpress.com/item/UK-1862-1-Penny-coin-copy-FREE-SHIPPING-31mm/32819478015.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.uKl06X&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10068_10130_10344_10345_10547_10342_10546_10343_10340_10341_10548_10541_10190_10307_10303_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10539_10537_10536_10059_10534_10533_100031_10103_10102_5680020_10142_10107_10324_10325_10084_10562_10083_10179_10312_10313_10184_10314_10073_10557-10102,searchweb201603_25,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=52222ee2-7701-4594-a046-0dd325aa2799&algo_expid=731481c9-a092-47fb-b1a9-b1f44813e37f-0&algo_pvid=731481c9-a092-47fb-b1a9-b1f44813e37f

I haven't had the opportunity to get my hands on a Gothic, but this (practice of restrike/repro/copy/ripoff etc.) is seriously going to make the task of getting a genuine one much harder, so if you have one I guess the rule of thumb is now either slab it or ensure you have a decent set of dcos to go with it.

There were no initials on the second head, 1839-1863 though, so you may be looking for something that isn't there. (Fox Mulder wants to believe too!)

When there are initials they show up really well.

Additionally, It looks like the tags used to pull the coins have marked most of the set, with the exception of the crown and one of the shillings. Whilst it's a very nice crown, I wouldn't be happy it's the original, given that it has no hint of similar marks to the others (check the obverses on the link and you'll get the idea).

That seller has lots of ... copies, a very varied selection indeed.

And the eyes, if looks could kill....

I know what you mean, the V I C (toria) letters just loook a little "off"