Hussulo

Well thats a lesson learned for me too. I have used Western Union before and I thought their "code number" security sounded good. If the money went missing and you didn't give out the code out, then WU should pay as their teller in Russia has been untrustworthy or even worse in cahoots for a cut of the money.

Did you ever get your money back from Western Union Chris?

Lovely medal, with a lot of history. Thanks for sharing the pics and the information on it. Out of curiosity do you know if the piedfort gold version is still about? possibly in a museum or private hands?

I recently received the four gold coins I won at the US auction and just got round to photographing them.

I spent one in a local shop once. The lady behind the till was a bit apprehensive but in the end accepted it.

Ok thanks Chris.

Chris I see that in Collectors coins GB you value the 1879 S Sovereign at quite a high price in UNC. Can I ask why? is it due to some auction results? its just the price in Coin Yearbook (News) for this date in UNC seems to be a lot lower.

That's exactly why I checked it out with you first. I became suspicious that perhaps it wasn't a proof. You confirmed my suspicion and I have altered the listing accordingly. What more can I do? You did the right thing altering the listing Ron, but in future I would suggest not listing a coin as a proof unless you are sure it is one. If your unsure why not ask on this forum and someone will help prior to listing the coin. Hus

Yes. As said a lot of them are fakes, however there are some genuine ones. The genuine ones are often referred to as errors but in actual fact they are more mule's. You could not produce one in the mint by error as you need to have two matching dies in place. British ones are rare, some European ones are more common. Like the Euro cent I own. I have also got a Thailand one baht with two obverse images. There are some British examples for sale at Northeast Numismatics with prices ranging from $1650 to $6500. Link below. http://www.northeastcoin.com/inventory.jsp If you can post any large detailed pictures of it and the edge we could have a look, but the chances and odds lean to it being a fake. All the best, Hus

Chris can you check your inbox. I tried to send you a PM but it says its full.

It looks Roman, but I don't know if its genuine. We'll have to see what the Roman experts think.

Nice find Martin. Is it just me or does the date on the slabbed coin look doubled?

PM sent.

Its been a while since I've been to a coin show. I would like to go down to COINEX this year if possible. Sounds like you had fun josie. I also didn't know that CGS have started slabbing Irish coins now too.

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I think your right Colin. On the thick type the border "teeth" have a small gap in between the semicircle and the edge. The "teeth" also appear to be more pointed. I have highlighted these point on picture in red.

Nice picture Rob. It's quite obvious when you see the two verities side by side. The bottom of the C does look thinner.

Thanks for checking them for me Chris I appreciate it. It does seem like a bad design in the terms of getting scuffed and scratched. Arguably a bad design altogether, but never the less a challenge has been set to find a pristine one (if there are any about) and a new side challenge of finding the other variety. Who would have thought the humble Churchill would spark such a debate. Hus

It has the designers initials ON (Oscar Nenom) below Churchill's bust near the edge. This coin was featured in one of the Coin News magazines. Many thanks for the offer wemer but if it does have a scratch it won't make MS65. Hus

I just found out that I have won these. I think I've just made a good buy. I bought these coins for a hammer price of $900 (still have 15% commission and postage to pay on top). The 1879 Sydney Sovereign is listed as £400 EF, £1650 UNC in Chris's Collectors coins GB 2008. The American auction house listed the coins as: 4 Gold Coins Australia Newfndld Canada Britain COINS - Lot of 4 gold coins, Australia 1 sovereign Sydney mint 1866, Newfoundland 2 Dollars 1888, Canada 5 Dollars 1912, British Sovereign 1879. British Sovereign 1879??? in actual fact Sydney mint.

hi i have a church hill crown 1965 in what looks to be excellent condition if your interested Hi wemer1, Yes I am still on the hunt for one, but it needs to be truly uncirculated with no scratches, much luster and minimum (preferably no) bag marks as it needs to grade MS65. Do you have any pictures of it? Thanks, Hus

Welcome to the forum Richard and congrats on a lovely find.

Yes they are typically referred to as gaming tokens. Sometimes you come across one which has been gold plated and people confuse them with George III spade Guineas. You can find a picture of a George III spade Guinea on my website link below: http://www.coinsgb.com/George_III/992-Guinea.html Regards, Hus