Geordie582

I'm still in trouble! I 'Copied' & 'Pasted' Your address but still get "Oops! The link is broken" and I'm redirected to the website given in my last post. Is it just me? or perhaps I have a very new type of virus???

Something not right here. Tjhe link does not work and following Googles recommendation, gives this, http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=115362 It may be only coicidence, but needs clarifying.

The 'K' symbol is common on Byzantine coins but why it should be reversed is a mystery. I'd say it is of the same style as that used.

It's an old scam aimed at new or junior collectors. A bit of 'shill bidding' as bait and they get suckers every time.

It would help if you could up-load the pictures as there would be many forum members that could help!

As a net saver, I cannot for the life of me, see the point of giving my money to the banks! What is the next step? Will the banks begin to charge for the "service" of looking after my money?

Methinks you omitted " missed the die"!!

Shame! I'll just have to carry on with my efforts!

Maybe I missed some discussion, but does it cover hammered and how far back? I'd be interested if it does if only to compare my self grading with the experts.

?? And regarding the spat between archaeologists and numismatist, isn't it like religion? I'm right and you're wrong! The archaeological field have always looked down on us and always will while using the detectorist when it suites them!

I now have been using the free spreadsheet I detail in my signature for a while, and have modified it to my own requirements. All my coins are on it now and I have no wish to change again,It's worth a try.

I think part of the address says it all! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1679- Charles-II-Fart ...1QQcmdZViewItem

Methinks thy link has gone astray!

I've pulled three 1988 shields from circulation, one vf still with ground lustre, the others decidedly rough having been around the block a few times

All numismatists try to get coins that have the legend and bust/pattern intact. The perfectionists insist on as near flawless as possible otherwise known as unused. However others, like myself, prefer to have coins that show signs of being use for the purpose they were designed - financial transactions! With hammered there are many factors that go toward the individual grade.With the likes of Henry II's Tealby issues, the silver was used in such thin blanks that mint'damage' was inevitable, though as the result was used, could you call the coin damaged? With the subsequent Plantagenets, the method of production, ie striking with hand tools, caused many variations so that condition is a moot point. An uncirculated Edward I coin could well be off centre or, through heavy strikes, cause pieces to fall off. What I'm trying to say is that grading is a matter for personal assessment. I know that books and dealers offer 'certified grades' but threequarters of a rare coin is still rare! If you are thinking of selling the best way is to leave the grading to the purchaser. If it's for your own collection then be happy with your own assessment! Ramble finished!!!

I can endorse the program. Impressive and amenable to variation to suit the individual. Worth the effort of transferring from my present records!

Happy New Year to all our readers!!!

We'll need pictures of the other sides to identify your coins and the diameters, but as a starter from the left, clockwise, a best bet is Edward I cut halfpenny (1272-1307) Edward I or II penny of London (1272-1307 or 1307-1327) James I Half groat (1603-1714) [Clive might be along to change that!!!]

Welcome back! Thought you'd been missing for a while!

I think Corbitts of Newcastle hold auctions from time to time. Try sending to them for catalogues

A pure guess! It looks like Gallienus, second period, AE3, with either Providentia or Uberitas on the reverse. But! Because of the profile being rather exaggerated I'd say it was a Barberous Radiate, origin difficult as it's so worn. I await further discussion from the Roman crowd!!!!

There is a technical forum and a Mod will no doubt be allong to help. In the mean time - welcome and enjoy

It depends on what you want the pictures for. If they are for personal use and identification purposes - no problem but if as material for selling then I agree with Stechlin. As I have no intension of selling my coins I use Paintshop Pro frequently. If I need to sell I can always re Photograph!