Paulus

How does this one look to you all? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261009115957?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_500wt_1413

Almost very fine. Apparently. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KING-GEORGE-II-SILVER-SIXPENCE-aVF-/251046080778?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3a7383310a#ht_500wt_1413

Perfect, thanks Debbie

A model of a Cromwell halfcrown surely ? How else could it be so much smaller than a bronze penny? That'll be because the bronze penny (as featured on the front cover of the Spink 2012 catalogue) is greater than life size. Ah! As a non-owner of the latest Spink it would explain why I didn't spot it as a picture. Also, it's unusual for Spink to feature more than one coin on the cover. Are there any doubts as to its authenticity from the pic, and if not what's a good price do people think? Twice bitten! Paulus at risk of causing offence to you and many others can I just point out (again) that there is life outside ebay. Try a genuine dealer or an auction house and at least you will have some form of assurance that all is well (and no I don't have a Cromwell halfcrown for sale). I have no reason to doubt that the coin is genuine or that the sale is also genuine but I would just like to draw your attention to the fact that it is on a private listing, which leaves you wide open to shill bidding. Good luck. Absolutely no offence taken and I won't be bidding, it is already too rich for me! As I understand it, shill bidding will only catch you out if you end up paying more than you originally intended, or more than it is really worth, have I got that right? Far from an expert on these matters and value your input as always!

A model of a Cromwell halfcrown surely ? How else could it be so much smaller than a bronze penny? That'll be because the bronze penny (as featured on the front cover of the Spink 2012 catalogue) is greater than life size. Ah! As a non-owner of the latest Spink it would explain why I didn't spot it as a picture. Also, it's unusual for Spink to feature more than one coin on the cover. Are there any doubts as to its authenticity from the pic, and if not what's a good price do people think? Twice bitten!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300700398273?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_500wt_1413

I didn't imagine for a moment it could enhance your collection Peter! But if anyone is interested please PM me, else it will be eBayed along with my hammered coins over the next month or so

I got this from him in Feb, was delighted! I love the toning. So often BU's are spoilt by carbon spots. Well I am selling it now, need all the funds I can get to focus on milled silver, so offers welcome!!

I got this from him in Feb, was delighted!

Bit lazy I guess, but does anyone have a link to a diary/calendar of events for this year?

I am now using half a dozen different dealers but have yet to go to a coin fair, I will be this Spring / Summer! I still use eBay a lot, the risk element is all part of the game I think, I have had some real bargains and paid over the odds for others, and as for the 2 forgeries in January, well ...! As for the 1910 shilling that started this thread, I was pleased to upgrade from my gF to something with some eye appeal, and will again one day ... I paid £16, which some believe is over the odds and others don't seem to! I like it anyway, however common! £16 !!!! In anyone's book that's a bargain Thanks Peck, you normally seem to make me feel good about my eBay punts! Here's the link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320884222269?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648#ht_500wt_1413

Let's hope not for the buyer's sake! Would anyone care to post a pic of their 1905 HC, I would like to see a high grade one! (It wont be me, mine is gF)

I am now using half a dozen different dealers but have yet to go to a coin fair, I will be this Spring / Summer! I still use eBay a lot, the risk element is all part of the game I think, I have had some real bargains and paid over the odds for others, and as for the 2 forgeries in January, well ...! As for the 1910 shilling that started this thread, I was pleased to upgrade from my gF to something with some eye appeal, and will again one day ... I paid £16, which some believe is over the odds and others don't seem to! I like it anyway, however common!

Another recent acquisition, Eddie 7 can be difficult, and some like toned and some not, what would you fine people offer for this one (theoretically)? I wont be offended!

That's an amazing variety for a 1917 halfcrown Typos aside, is it in order to ask how much you paid for it? Nice example, BTW. I don't mind coming clean, I am here to learn as much as anything! If only it was inscribed 1917 and genuine lol!! I paid £90 plus postage, and pending any negative replies am very happy!

Not sure. For wear, definitely I would be happy. But, are those buffing marks I see? Here again my ignorance is exposed, what are buffing marks?

Happy with this at £70, would you be? All opinions welcome!

I have just acquired this, here are the seller's pics: All opinions welcome

I find many of Bucks Coins' photos seem to have a milky white softness about them ...

I've asked to see the other side. A nice looking face is just as important as a good tail! I take it the 'other side' was stunning, how the smeg did it go for £109?? Did you buy it Debbie?!!

I would like to know price comparisons for quality milled English silver (in particular) sold at Australian and US auctions (including eBay) vs the UK, does anyone know if this research has been done or have any pointers to short-cut an investigation?

Yey, you read the question properly! Quite mind boggling though that you would need over 4000 of them to have just over a quid!!

Let's see what answers we get for this: In pre-decimal English money, how many 1/4 farthings make 1 guinea? (sorry, I was bored)

Where are you seeing that Richard, I can only see pennies!

I think if I ever sell my collection I will sell it in the US, or am I missing something obvious here that would prevent me doing this? Do they pay a lot more than we do for UK coins too?