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Yes thanks for sharing those Garys - I enjoyed watching them all. This might seem a silly question, but are all silver coin proofs made of precious metals?

So what part of the country is that then Red? I must admit I have never heard of that one. Funny that we don't seem to have many nick names for todays coinage - apart from a "quid" I suppose. Wherever did that one come from?

No coins for me, but LOTS of books on the subject! That " Splendid Shilling" is an intersting read Tom - a good one for spouting of nuggets of shilling related facts and trivia around the dinner table... Rob - I gave my hubby a homemade "voucher" entitling the holder to spend a "modest" amount of money on "percieved useful tech" read into that what you will. We have just come back from Currys with a Freeview HD recorder, three XBox games and a Kindle.... perhaps I will consider a three figure sum for a coin after all!

I have a 1819 shilling just like that...

Sorry to hear about the tooth infection Gollum. When my husband had a painfull abcess he found that placing a soluable Nurophen tablet ( Meltos I think they are called ) right next to the area it numbed the pain for a while.

I think like a lot of new “collectors†I became interested in acquiring coins because it seemed a relatively easy and inexpensive means of having a little piece of history. As my sons were learning about different monarchies and historical events in their history lessons I thought it might be a means of helping them appreciate this by giving them a coin that might have been in someone’s pocket at that time. (I remember that there was a mention of a shilling in the film the “Kings Speechâ€) I chose shillings because I liked the size, consistent uniform shape (1816-1990), and the fact that they were once a precious metal. As it seems with many, I have started with the idea of a date run with no real knowledge of mintages, varieties, rarities etc. I never really intended to collect for investment purposes other than the romantic notion that I might have something to remind my boys of and to perhaps one day pass down. And in any case I like collecting beautiful shiny objects I hear your message loud and clear about quality not quantity. I haven’t yet decided if spending a three figure sum on a single coin is something I would want to pursue. Getting the best value for money is something I am mindful of, and of course buying something that’s authentic is very important. I find it quite amazing that through this forum one is able to access such a wealth of knowledge imparted with such willingness and warmth from what I realise to be some highly regarded experts in the field. Its becoming a hobby in itself just learning all about numismatics – even without buying any coins!

Yes you are probably right. However I do have 7 of these folders and it doesn't seem to fit into any of the spaces.I take your point about it being a higher grade than some of my other coins Argumentus, but I have at least a dozen that I would have said were a similar grade and these seem to fit.I'll have a look to see if I can get hold of some digital calipers! Many thanks for your comments once again.

Well that's good to know,thanks Nick. It still leaves me with an unfilled gap in my folder though (and no space for a modified version)!

Its only very slightly larger, almost as if the rim bows outward a little and grooves along the edge stick out too much.I'm not sure how I would test if is silver? It weighs 6g, but my scales are not super acurate.

Evening all. I have a 1926 shilling (modified I think ) which is ever so slightly bigger than my other shillings which has been puzzling me. I know its slightly bigger as it doesn’t fit into any of the “shilling spaces†in my 1902 – 1936 Whitman folder ( I know this may not be the best way of storing my coins!) All the rest seem to fit perfectly snugly. Do you think it could be a fake?

When I said "older people" I really meant elderly. I wasn't trying to imply that members here were ancient....

Gosh, it must have been so confusing for everyone when it all changed over to decimal! How on earth did all the older people cope with the changes? I find it especially odd that a pound still converted to a new pound,but a penny was no longer worth a new penny. I am sure some of you will have first hand experience of this!

OK, Thanks for that Gollum / Coinery! You know I really do need to get my head around the pre-decimal system ( especially on this site!) I obviously know that the old shilling is equivalent to 5p today, and that an old penny is equivalent to what was half a pence (i think)... is there a conversion table available anywhere?

I am showing my igorance here (and my age)but what's a tanner?!

Just ignore me !

Obviously does not! Bear with me as I am trying to post some new emotions!

Just seeing if this works!laughing.htm

Are you sure? I thought I bought a a couple fairly recently end of Oct. I'm sure one was a "delicious" 1936! Haven't tasted it yet though!

mmmmm.... I have emailed you Declan!

I am sure that I have puchased a few of those B coins off you at some point declan!

Sorry Threepence - meant to do this!1905 shilling

Hi Coinery Here's the link - I'm storing it for future reference! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320801770634?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Cerbera - I didn't even know what the nose to S/ SV was full stop .... now at least I know its the letters around the outside of the coin and its the direction of kings nose that its refering to!! I have just taken that its the previous deep cut portrait that is most desirable in a 1921 shilling!

Yes you are correct Peckris! I am so sorry...I was thinking of Chris Perkins as he had asked me what coins I had bought from this site. Still not a bad person to get confused with

You also need an electronic reclining chair and exclusive Ist dibbs on the pile of remote controls.