TomGoodheart

AAARGHH!!!! My 101th post!!!! And I have nothing interesting to say.

Seems cool Alex. Though when I went to photos I HAD expected to see some coins! (nice landsacpes though). (Sorry 'bout the spelling - my daughter is playing the violin and it's difficult to concentrate). 2 suggestions - younger collectors - try scrounging! Many people are happy to hand over spare foreign change to youngsters if they know they are interested. -Mature millionaires (like me (NOT!) - Ebay etc is fine but you don't get the chance to develop a relationship with a dealer. If you buy regularly from a dealer they will get to know your wants. I've known good customers (ie who buy often and pay promptly!) to get first refusal when that 'special' coin comes up. I'm sure Chris (and Andy) will be delighted if anyone wants to try this out!! Seriously though, talking to other collectors and dealers is an invaluable way of learning about the hobby.

No. That's because she doesn't need a social worker; she gets her benefits directly from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, she can't be prosecuted in a court for anything, she owns most of the prisons (just about) and she can leave murdering people to the secret services. Her topics of conversation are therefore limited since, with a bit of luck, Camilla is a bit old to be pushing a pram and since most people know she never carries cash nobody is likely to protest if she helps herself to 250g of sherbet lemons in the local Woolies. I guess that only leaves whether she could get a walk on part in Corrie. How sad...

Ah yes. I know the sort of thing. Like that leisure suit Geoff wears in his avatar. I was thinking of having my house ermine clad. At least it would look stoatally different from everyone elses...

I have to say Oli - I was a tad disappointed in your pic. I know it must be hot and all, and no doubt a chore to get through customs, but I had hoped for a glimpse of the crown. If that sounds a lot ruder than intended - I am of course referring to the Imperial insignia worn on the head. Otherwise we will start to worry that the only Emperor to Oli is "Emporio Armani"...

Thanks for clarifying that MM. Since I am only using the pics for my own reference I guess that'd be ok. I quite like the virtual collection idea but as you say, buying and selling can be an expensive process if the timing's wrong.

Er.... I may just be confused here, but the Hartberger style flips can be stored in plastic pages of 50x50mm slip-wallets, specifically made for them - the coins are held more or less in place and can be viewed a page at a time (from either side). That would be easier than having to cut down the flips and neater than lots of plastic envelopes no? - I'd imagine Chris could get the pages and albums to put them in too... aha.. I see he does, and a nice tray too..

I read somewhere that people in ancient Greece used to just keep tiny silver coins in their mouths. I guess you'd just suck in your cheeks when walking past anyone dodgy looking!

Hmmm.... my understanding is that, notwithstanding copyright, there is no objection to copying a small part of something like an article or book for private use. Since the images I crib are for private use, and since they are often from places like eBay where the images are deleted shortly afterwards I do not anticipate any problems. I will of course let you all know if I need to raise bail!!

Thanks for the idea. I WAS in Manchester, but on the 5th when my daughter was on Junior Mastermind. We went to the IMAX cinema instead... I can heartily recommend Polar Express 3D IMAX by the way... Next time...

Hi Coppers, sorry I didn't reply earlier - I've been away.. This one appears to be in silver, but base. Similar (and ugly!!) I don't know if they are contemporary or what..

Me too - I presume alex_coins@hotmail.co.uk is the right address??

Hi Alex, Nice site for four hours work! Something that I find useful and recommend to others is to nick other people's pictures. Perhaps I'll rephrase that... I have managed to compile a useful pictorial coin history by saving images of things I'm interested in from webpages. I use the Spink reference number (though of course I expect you'll want to use the CCGB reference - I have to use Spink until Chris publishes a book on Charles I hammered shillings! (and no, sadly I don't presently have time to write one!) and brief source and price details as a name. That way, you if you discover a coin you don't have you can then compare the condition and price with your 'reference' finds to help decide if it's good value or not. It's also educational. You can tailor the history to your personal interests. You don't have to rely on your memory alone to decide whether you've found something that you've never seen before and if it's unusual... Of course the drawback is that it uses up memory. It's a lot easier if, like me, you specialise in a very narrow area. If you just collect 'British coins' you may need to save stuff to disk (or one of those memory stick things) pretty soon!

Yeah, I wouldn't buy a coin without a clear picture of it. ... that doesn't work quite so well now I changed my avatar..

54 Charles I shillings now... (that includes four counterfeits). Still quite a few gaps!!!

Very nice! - have we got you interested enough to expand the collection then? (Or put you off for life!)

Yes, Stephen seems particularly difficult! I've seen a couple which are clearly identified but I can't make out a thing!.. I think you need to get an eye for it (and a lucky hunch sometimes helps!). That's why I like Chas shillings, they are larger and more consistent, but even then the worn or weak ones can be a challenge. Then again, that's probably part of the appeal! Milled are just too, well..., machine made!!

Sorry - just a bit carried away! So is the rest early hammered too? ( ie no Charles I, my particular interest!!) (Looks like a nice collection by the way!)

I hope we haven't scared Big Bear off!

Oh .. and well done!!!

Er... yes. I think. Though I'm still struggling with the difference between 1565 (whihc I have a photo of ) and 1566 (which I don't). I'd go for your classification on the basis that it was more 'scientifically' derived whereas mine is just on the basis of a few pictures!!!

I'm drawn to 4d (but I don't feel that confident!)

But this has the annulet stops of the pre treaty coin whereas S1637 has cross stops whic come in during the transitional period no?

Looks similar to a pre-treaty groat series C (London ) in the Circular - S 1565, if that helps...

Ooh! I have a reputation?? Actually Sylvester I think you did brilliantly! And I have to admit that, since my main interest is Chas I, which as late as you get for hammered coins, I have no experience of Henry VII groats. I do however have a couple of years back issues of Spink's 'Numismatic Circular' which is handy for comparing like for like. Looking back I'd say Spink might just push this coin to nearly VF though you have to remember that's a seller's grade (the Circular being essentially a sales catalogue). I'd say good F since it looks like a good strike that has worn rather than a weakly struck coin. The key things - a clear mint mark, legible legend and a pleasing portrait are all there to make a collectable coin so you could get more than the 'Fair price'. Thanks BigBear - show us more please!!!