Geordie582

I wonder which chemicals they used?

A bit late for me, but I'll do that next time

This reared its head again lately. I was pleased with the coin, but the postage, normal internal UK, was quoted as £5. I tried to give neutral feedback and stated I thought the postage excessive, but fleebay insisted on a 'dispute' and would not allow the feedback to stand. Anyway, as it happens, I was OK with the overall price but objected to 'positive feedback' so I've just not sent any! So it appears the practice is widespread and condoned by ebay!

Perhaps some charitable person could send them an old copy of Spinks (or even Seaby's)

Thanks, Stechlin, but my German is sketchy at best, being the sort used by servicemen after a 3 year tour of the country (that the family all enjoyed enough to return as often as possible). Babelfish cannot translate as it is in the old script. I'll eventually get the gist with use of a German/English dictionary - but it will take me months! The exercise will be interesting, though and I did manage an old news article in an old paper found in one of the houses in which we lodged. The auction sites linked above are really interesting and "I shall return" to quote a Yank

Great sites! All bookmarked for future use!

Thanks for the links! I still can't find one of the same type. I presume it is a 10 pfennig, although the legend states 'KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE'. I must try to get to Bingen if I repeat my tours, by car, of Germany. It could be another collection to pursue in the future!

Ta!

The date, of course, would be a time of turmoil and I was wondering if there was any attempt to resurrect the old divisions of the states?

I find it somewhat disturbing that that sort of statement is seen as good. Why are we in constant confrontation, something like the sqabbles in a kindergarden playground

I've just realised I didn't specify my main 'non-coin' hobby in my last post! It's art, painting, drawing and anything of that ilk. My link in my signature will show you the sort of thing!

One for you Chris! Found this in a quantity of dross in a car boot sale. It appears to be a town issue? Was that usual? Nothing in Krause (not surprising). Any info?

I suppose this Cast Celtic Potin coin is my oldest though I can't tell you much about it except it probably started life in Gaul around 1st century BC. EA crude face on one side and a pattern of circles on the other. Reputably found in one of the southern counties of England.

I've got to admit to the occsional clean (me and my coins!)

You're right, of course! I was too quick with the remark!

It should give you access to archives and libraries, too, shouldn't it?

That makes me

Thanks all! As for our local library getting Kraus - I really doubt it! I've had trouble getting common books from them.

I'll keep an eye out! I haven't been through all my collection of 'Foreign', (anything outside the borders of the UK islands!!). It will be interesting to find out how many I can include in the run

West Cumbria Trading You are not the only one to lose patience with Ebay! This one started up = but it is too wide a field to be successful, I think. Anyway - no coins!!!

I think Colin's site hit the nail on the head! It is just frustration waiting for an Eddy I Exeter to surface. I have a lot of foreign coins anyway and just thought a diversion might be amusing! I don't think I could collect actual coins from each era - a lot of the Protectorates just used their old style currency with nothing to show they had 'joined' the Victorian family! I'll probably look for another hammered thread to follow once my Edward I mints is complete but who says we can't follow a couple of trails? I've only got the 1901-present issue of Krause and object to paying for the earlier editon ( I could get a good hammered penny for that money!)

Thanks for that link, Colin. I think that answers my question but I didn't expect so many! All I've got to discover now is how many produced coins during their membership (if that's the right wording)!

Probably one for Chris. I'm thinking of trying for one coin for every 'member' of the British Empire. The only book I've come across is out of print and not on Amazon!!! Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1660- 1971" by James Remick Anyone know where I can get at least a full list of countries and protectorates?

Welcome to the madhouse!! You'll find plenty of knowledgible people here who are always ready to advise and help. Enjoy the site

Is it only me that thinks this is the work of a modern 'coin carver' - quite a hobby, especially over the pond?