VickySilver
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Weight seems good, the coin polished though I think your original photos appear to likely not represent the coin well. What I have sometimes done with NO risk is submerge such in dye-free ammonia for 5 or so minutes which will brighten it up but of course not oxidize it further; if you like the patina then by all means keep it as is.
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Ah, interesting story there. My own father is going down to Alzheimer's and had a small box of coins and medals, mostly what I had given him over the years and now back to me. The best was NOT there, a medal from MACO (Medallic Art Co.) #113 by memory....I think "Escape" or something of that nature. I think I will slab the one gold Makarios of Cyprus sovereign with the rest to remain in box.
I would keep these in box and of the sentiment that none are especially rare bits numismatically but think you'll appreciate the connection to gramps...
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A mule would be as in the case of the 2002 proof 1/10 oz. Britannia proof with the obverse type head of 1998. Does anyone know the mintage of that little bit?
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Yes, that was an entirely optimistic estimate IMHO as people are not enthralled with these at any price. Interested anecdotal piece that also IMHO is more of a 3k type coin.
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I like this sort of toning on Vicky silver and suspect it may result from storage in a velvet-lined box or similar. Even years ago I could not afford "off year" Vicky silver proofs but did manage to get the proof florins of 1863 and a somewhat scruffy 1881; even the 1853 proofs are going a bit mad and they are not an off year. I suspect the currency 1863 in true mint state would go higher at auction than the proof.
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BTW, this graded "62" at PCGS....
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Rolled as in through the washing machine....Well known phenom. Also there is the method of "spooning" or tapping the edge.
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I completely agree with you and feel they have done much to destroy the collector market and turn lovely Brit coins into “flippables” in the worst USA style.
And lest there be protests I will stand on that assessment; I have seen vigorous defense of such marketing strategy - if you want to put it politely.Pointedly if and when the day comes will steer my collection away from such.
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I noticed the VERY nice Cope I 1849 Penny will be up for bid at Heritage soon. That is a wonderful coin....I have an MS63 from Glens in the old days that is not quite as nice....
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I realize insiders know, but wonder if indeed as has been stated that one collector vacuumed up the majority or a large number of the "better" pieces....I can not compete in these leagues [anymore] but at one time knew a bit more. An older and now non-entity nowadays! LOL.
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I tried on the currency 1922/Rev 27 but the winner was too strong and appeared to be willing to go much higher....
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Another 2000 Bahamas 7 piece mint set showed up on eBay & could not resist the "Best Offer" of 13.78 including post & handling. A truly rare set.
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Uggh, I bid on that one and don 't know where it ended up but figured out the opposition was willing to go much higher and so dropped out at the end. I did end up with Gerald's 1869 that was a beauty....
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Numismatica Ars Classica ???
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I suppose that was his capping specimen - the 1954. I wonder what it might fetch?? I also wonder about the 1922 specimen penny and how it night go price wise.
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I have heard rumors but will want to see just what is on sale. I was really hoping there would be a 1919H nicer than that in the Part II Sale but think there is not....
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John the 1912 looks on my iPhone to have a strike through at that spot and so different than the others which look to have bag contacts. Therefore it is part of the striking.
Also at some site there are videos of the RM striking coins - they are very roughly treated tumbling down out of the striking chamber and down a chute into a collecting bin. And then unceremoniously tossed into bags.-
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I concur, this is a basic and gives a general heading or steerage. Unfortunately, as Mr. T I am nearly certain would agree, most knowledge of colonial comes from experience and following the market, auctions, etc.
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I wonder the copper value of the coin.... 0.223 oz. of copper based on 97.5% alloy. Copper today is USD$4.59 per pound (12 troy ounces per pound).
1/54 of a pound = USD .085 per 2P coin....
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Yes, many sellers try to confuse buyers and are deceptive representing common 2P pieces as the rare 1983 mule...
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I know it doesn't seem fair, but if the more expensive bits are really up there you might still consider StacksBowers or even Heritage. The former gave me 105% of hammer on a couple of nice bits. I have sold doubles or redundancies through them with nary a problem. I may be facing a similar issue some years for now.
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Wow! Astounding price on the 1827. Does this mean some of the non-gold 19th century issues (other than that - IMHO - infernal 1847 Gothic) are on the move?
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Ah, yes. What I have been trying to find out is more about the 1838 no WW shilling so that answered by question. I did get several coins from that list and now can not really find more....
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OK, do you mind checking to see which one had the Vicky shillings? I have recorded that I bought in March but that might have been a "pre" list - to which I used to get thanks to some insider connections (alas no longer). I am trying to research up a couple of things and greatly appreciate your help.
I think but will have to check as I think Bull 6th Edition may have referred in the index section to 3/03 but even that would have to double check....
1852 fourpence groat
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Yes. I have tried to blow up the date and especially the last datal "2" which is usually slightly tilted and set downward from the other digits. Can't quite make it out on yours, so might you be good enough to blow it up to larger size?
1852 is considered a scarce, and at one time rare date. With the advent of the internet, it likely still is but many more have shown in the last couple of decades. Most are much better preserved than your specimen & so the wear on yours will tend to draw value down to likely the 50-75 Quid range most likely. I must confess I have never seen one so worn. M. Gouby has an internet site where you may look up further details as one example.