VickySilver

Going back to prices and relative bargains, GB compared to USA: DNW examples of 1927 proof 6d in (cu)ni and silver just went for 1650 and 3k pounds respectively. The latter I had not known existed and the former I think known by only one or two examples. Also the 1925 matte proof model 6d at 1750 pounds. If these were USA coins, likely slabbed, they would probably have had to go for 50k + dollars IMO!

No takers on this, with facts, opinions, or? I really have not seen certain coins or sets as frequently as they should given the listed mintage figures. I also note that one example would be the 1987 Surinam set which came up for sale recently with alleged mintage in the thousands and one I have never seen before. I believe it brought $150 or so but just stayed on the sidelines.... Where are all the other sets? With the Central Banks, in storage at the Royal Mint, melted, destroyed, or perhaps struck to approximate demand (my personal favourite option but not proven)?

Uhhh, state of current finances would dictate BIAFRAN pounds methinks.... Does bring up the side issue of valuation of coins, pennies in particular and which of the varietals should bring "Moon Money" as they say in the States. If those (and excuse the personal bias in advance) *&^&*()$#@ hypervarietal Buns such as narrow dates and all bring such money will these 20th C. rarities ever catch on? Also, I would like to see a micrograph picture of the date on that 2006 DNW 1922 obv & rev of 1927 piece. I tried to get one locally of an 1882 penny and was quoted a crazy price by the local University. If only I were near to the alma mater where they give near carte blanche access to such....

No, it was one of the two Specimen (or proofs) of 1922 that were originally part of the 1924 proof/specimen set. This def. was the rev. of 1927 but don't remember the obverse. I think it would be only a bit short of the 1933 and might be a 15 or 20k pounds coin.

Think I told you when you originally posted this coin that in the event you ever want or need to sell it, would give it the best of homes!LOL! PS I have seen the 1922 rev. 1927 specimen (proof) that is in an NGC64 holder - looks better. Be nice to have a picture of that in close up to see if it is a true F192A

Wow, I really like Accumlator's piece!

I have to add the 1854 half sovereign. I have never seen it, nor confirmed existence of it even though it is listed in many catalogues. There are those infernal "model" bits which are not even models by my view, but rather souvenir bits. Anybody?

Exceptional 1922 there, where is the original coin?

I have wondered about Royal Mint struck proof sets for such entities as Guernsey, Falklands, Surinam and Jamaica: they will quote a mintage of 500-10,000 sets but occasionally I have suspected that this was authorized mintage as opposed to numbers sold. Also, were they occasionally released to Central Banks of these countries? God knows what would happen to those....

Any other exciting prices?

Not sure of a lot of bargains there. I have been to some of the ANA shows, and I can tell you there are a lot of nice coins. This is a USA dominated event in terms of the most coins offered, but Baldwin nearly always has prime stock as well as Spink. I think DNW mainly goes for exposure and to secure coins for future sales. I believe the first two are actively buying as well, not to mention Knightsbridge... The big USA auction firms are there and many such as Heritage and Goldbergs have coins on display for the upcoming Long Beach sale as well. A lot of excitement; the last Baltimore show had 1100 dealers!

This coin to a layperson is a bit unusual but would have to be in exceptional state of preservation to be worth anything & in all likelihood is not a proof. Perhaps to post a picture & you might even get lucky by one of us buying it (if it were nice or a proof, that is). Depends where you live as to where you might sell it; if the coin is rather lower in level of preservation probably not worth the trouble... BTW, I never did find another recent record of a sale of this particular OP coin - the 1839 Proof Halfpenny. So very rare likely, but who cares?

Please don't list every filled die variety! I can see somewhat if there is a single central colon , but not one high or low by virtue of the other being filled, etc.

Guess it best not much said about those American State and America the Beautiful quarters now. I agree these "Oly" coins are pure dross.

Dave, I just see there being so many sides to coins/numismatics and my take on them and it as per above is that there are many experiences good and bad. The good, at least for me, outweigh the bad and I have met many people with whom I maintain a friendly relationship, exchange photos, etc. I try to be reasonably careful and not overspend my wallet; with that having been said, I go into "remission" periods of NO coins! And then it hits with a vengeance once again, and off to the races...

Still it is that condition, condition, condition is crucial and would say even though I have a nice specimen would pay that kind of money for a special Gem not dipped or bagmarked and well struck...

1854 typo probably... Does make me wonder if the Royal Mint only made the one that has escaped into commercial channels (1954 that is). There used to be a crisp (potato chip) add that went : "bet you can't eat just one!" Have always wondered if there were slop with regards to mintage of such supposedly unique pieces.

There was one in a Goldberg auction about 4-5 years ago that graded NGC63 and was IMO entirely undergraded that would have qualified. Think it sold for about $2.2k or so. That coin had a lovely silken lustre and was undipped original with minor die clashing that methinks the graders "dinged" the coin for. If the Jubilee 1893 6d in unc. is according to Spink a 5.5k pounds coin, then an 1854 should be above 1750...

Try finding an 1854 6d uncirculated at ANY price. IMO, that should be a 3k coin in unc.

Definate stigmata of acid dip.

I second that one as there was only an inconsequetial lag here or there with temporary connection losses. Unfortunately I had left one bid with them the day before and still have not figured out if I won as now the lot is reported as unsold whereas it had been shown sold at my top bid previously (huh?)...

All quite obvious copies; I assume you mean the 1937 Ed8 and 1945 G6 3ds? Don't think anybody really worries about this - maybe in 50 or more years a problem.

Azda, out of curiosity, what do you thing an average brown to red-brown but technically uncirculated (ie no wear other than perhaps some bag contact) 1902 LT coin should go for? I daresay that price is near spot-on IMO...

Interesting sidelight in that there is a somewhat controversial bit as to how much of a grade is technical (ie if a coin is not fully struck up how much is it downgraded even though the effect is not due to wear?).

I would go EF as well and think there is a fair amount of luster esp. on reverse...I would buy a coin in this state as VF all day long...