Citizen H

I have a random and eclectic hoard of silver coins that I assembled over 30 odd years, pre internet purchases, I haven't followed a plan just buy silver coins as I find and if I have the "Brass" to buy them....I wouldn't say I was a good judge and was more luck and what's knocking around at the particular day..... A detectorist invited me to a walk around a field that I cancelled on a cold wet day in favour of a Antique Fair in a warm hall. I picked up a Victorian Crown for a £5..... the detectorist found some coppers and nickels... subsequently the metal detector was sold and silver coins bought...... I'd like to have ago at finding some coins this way at least once in my life.... but whats going around is there to be found.....me thinks!?!??! all the very best and do show and tell...it sounds all very interesting.

Hello Sylvester, yes your right, it leaves very little to go on, I didnt buy it as to little information and to be honest I own enough that already rubbed away. 👍

with the scudo I picked up I knew it was of interest to me, this coin by not seeing it in my hand I cant relate a strong enough interest to it... so the hunt continues, thank you for the input. 👍

its no good I spent hours.....Really Hours looking.......and found this...... A Huò Quán (貨泉) coin issued by Wáng Mǎng (王莽), these coins were introduced alongside a chaotic system of round coins, cowrie shells, turtle shells, knife money , and spade money. As the people preferred this coin it would be continued to be made even after the fall of the Xin Dynasty with a mould from the year 50 (fifty) being found. Tang Dynasty (Tang Empire, was an imperial dynasty of China that ruled from 618 to 907) 唐朝 Apparently...... another thing thats ironic is China is a large area of fakes....not just coins !?!?!?!?

I really cant remember when I found this, not ever found out about and its been left forever...... re discovered in a box of other interesting items still awaiting my attention. so...any ideas, I think its copper, Chinese cash coin and thats about all I can say about.... anyone know any more about these? all the best "H"

Ahhh.... it seems that Obverse Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal Reverse Engraver: George William de Saulles so only half wrong....or right depending what side of the coin you look at....

more from my Silver coin (hoard) boot fair finds over the past 30 odd years. Charles II 1684 4 Pence Standard circulation coin Engraver: John Roettier Rarity index: 40

more from my Silver coin (hoard) boot fair finds over the past 30 odd years. George II 1745 Older bust 1 Shilling Standard circulation coin Engraver: John Tanner Rarity index: 25

more from my Silver coin (hoard) boot fair finds over the past 30 odd years. Victorian Shilling 1887 2nd portrait; 1st type Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon, Rarity index: 9 Edward VII Shilling 1904 Engraver: George William de Saulles, Rarity index: 10

I happened upon Numista.... when I first join the Forum I was depending on everyone to tell me everything.... I've been experiencing fatigue an its been difficult trying to get things right... I did happen upon Numista that seems a useful place to check out coins an lots of extra information, they lower down provided a Numista Rarity index: and a Bullion value: which is useful to know if buying worn out ones so you don't over pay.... I'm also trying to keep the forum tidy and add to my existing topic rather than keep opening new topic... I hope this help, all the very best "H" oh and thank you for the grading. its nice to know that, as another area I'm not sure about!?!?!

George V 1918 1st coinage 6 pence Engraver: George William de Saulles Rarity index: 7

my local "Antiques Fair" has been far than that, the guy who has a box of this and that coins he keep to one side and normally has some hammered coins the lower end but affordable and hes a great guy to know....second time he didn't turn up and Ive been offered first dibs on some Russian silver coins 1800's since Jan...... another dealer who has coins but its all modern nickels and I dont get on with these... I did find a token but keep me busy ..... a brass Fruit & Bell one arm bandit games token... and I did find at the bottom of it all a King George III 1738-1820 Wellington Alexander Bulcher Peace 1814 Medal..... with out this a waste of Sunday !?!?!??!

Draw find. Victorian farthings, not of any interest to me so looking to move theses on. PM me if theses are of interest to anyone, cheers "H"

Worn out but interested to know whit it may be, any ideas? worth a £5??? 15mm , weight 0.6g many thanks "H"

Another 6x 3 pence, Victorian & George V that I didn't realised that I had, I think they were again Boot Fair finds Circa 1990's the 1912 is in the nicest condition. Rgds "H"

George III 1803 half guinea 6th portrait Standard circulation coins 1801-1803 Rarity index: 87 (0 being common 100 V Rare) Auction sales price £ 420 AU £ 1200 UNC

It was for a long time believed that all that have been drilled / pierced would be not be of any value, the same with rubbed and dinged coins. I did in the past mainly scrapped certain coins to free up capital to buy others, now at my age I feel that my thoughts have changed. the volume of ones that you have found on line that are drilled / pierced are being valued at a price that I'd never considered......the 1678 Charles II 3 pence would have only been a few pence 35 odd years ago found at a boot fair, same with the hammered coins I picked up pre internet days, its been a interesting day finding out about the Counterstamp coin that's a recent find again so I'm more inclined to hang on to the affordable unusual...I could be looking for perfect, mint and uncirculated forever..... many thanks its been very informative. as always.... all the best "H"

1673 Charles II 3 pence ( Maundy? to be advised) Before the Great Recoinage of 1817, there is no known evidence to suggest that separate 'prooflike' strikes were issued for the Maundy ceremony, suggesting that the money handed out was identical to the circulating coinage at that time. 1670-1684 Demonetized the pierce of the coin is a shame but ok enough for me to keep and the price would have reflected this at the time of purchase.........all them years ago

George III 'Spade' Guinea 1797 5th portrait Standard circulation coins 1787-1799 Engraver: Lewis Pingo Rarity index: 45 (0 being common 100 V Rare) Auction sales price £ 620 VF £ 680 XF £ 760 AU (sales realized on Internet platforms)

Absolutely, so much more depth to coins Ive had for 30 odd years an only now I'm beginning to really appreciate them. 👍 so much to read and learn , cheers "H"

it would fit in well with my worn out eclectic coin collection, I feel for it as well. 👍

George III 1773 3rd portrait Standard circulation coins 1765-1773 Rarity index: 92 (0 being common 100 V Rare) Past sales, 2 Jan 2025 Heritage Auctions VF GBP 618.45

It looks a detailed and respectable example.... being able to see Edwards face and the lettering, EDW REX ANGL' DNS HYB' Edward King of England Lord of Ireland Awesome, enough said.....