Paulus

Members' valuable opinions requested as to grade (it's a sixpence - dealer's pics): Adthanksvance

A good point well made Dave, and a reminder that we mustn't put a premium on slabbed coins or drift towards the US model that seems to trust these grades without question and rely on them, it will end up putting me off collecting to be honest if that's the way we go in Europe

Always amazes me that such ancient quality coins can be acquired at affordable prices, those are great Hus!

A classic case of grading adjusted for type/rarity which it mustn't be, IMHO, there has to be a benchmark we can all rely on from the 'professionals'

Thanks Dave, so it's the centre bit on the Rev that doesn't get as close to the shields as usual? Will post a pic of my coin tomorrow for confirmation, ESC says 'very small garter star' and I was doubting that I had it ...

Please excuse this ignorant question but none of my books has a picture or explanation of this, I have a 1739 Shilling that was sold by a dealer as of this quite rare type and would like to verify, can anyone help, a pic of one perhaps? Thanks for any help!

That's good fast work! Just wondered why it has 1830 on the reverse and 1840 on the obverse?

Is this a bit strange? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251118724076?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_1266wt_1140

You should ask the seller if it has been cleaned at all, just so we can laugh at the response! He has 'downgraded' it to the totally ambiguous 'High Grade' now, we are getting there!

Indeed, Dave (Azda) correctly pointed out that the veins on the leaves could be better, but it is one of those that just looks gorjus to me, regardless that there are higher grades out there ... the mutt's nuts as Mongo would put it!

Collecting is about all of it. History of the various types, who made them, how they were made, why they were made, die and punch links, errors, mules, high grades, low grades, common, rare, bullion and base metals, currency, patterns, proofs, big coins, little coins, anything you care to mention that fires the individual's imagination. So much to learn about past generations and even whole civilisations, their histories, values and beliefs. If anyone is bored with coins, I suggest they don't exercise their grey matter enough. Well said Rob, sums it up for me!

Yes, the reverse has been well and truly Brillo'd. Not even EF in my book. Nowhere near EF, even without the Brillo! Nice avatar, Paulus, is that your's? It is, my suberbly toned 1902 6d! In my top 10 eye appeal coins that I luckily own, here is the Rev: I was motivated to change my avatar by our newest member 50 (per)cent silver! Back to thread...isn't that a bit of silver-peel going on too? I wish he could be struck off and I hope no-one is tempted into paying much for it, really makes me quite angry! And the coaster sized Obverse (both previously posted when I was a newbie!):

Yes, the reverse has been well and truly Brillo'd. Not even EF in my book. Nowhere near EF, even without the Brillo! Nice avatar, Paulus, is that your's? It is, my suberbly toned 1902 6d! In my top 10 eye appeal coins that I luckily own, here is the Rev: I was motivated to change my avatar by our newest member 50 (per)cent silver! Back to thread...isn't that a bit of silver-peel going on too? I wish he could be struck off and I hope no-one is tempted into paying much for it, really makes me quite angry!

You should ask the seller if it has been cleaned at all, just so we can laugh at the response! Go for it Mongo! I've already peed him off! I think we should all ask him searching questions, the scumbag!

Why are you buying damaged coins? Just because they are the first thing you find? I see you are quite young and by extension new to the game. You must learn to cultivate some patience because you might have to wait months or years for the right coin to come along. they were going cheap and i wanted one because i love them so much, but everywhere i look i just cannot seem to find one that looks like it is worth the amount of money a good one is going for. but i need to get more four pences so i might have to wait to get some really good eddie vii florins How about cutting back on the fourpences (groats, or are you in to Maundy?) for a while and saving up for a quality example of your favourite coin? (sounds like a decent Edward VII florin at the moment!!!) ... you won't regret it, if you buy well it will be a constant joy to behold and own!

I would have to agree, hadn't seen that one before ... it first went into circulation in 1998 Guess I don't take much interest in that sort of thing, I only collect up to 1946!

They are out there but quite expensive, I have just posted some pics of my best one on the other topic

So many candidates! I'd probably plump for the cartwheel twopence as both obverse and reverse are equally pleasing and in perfect harmony. I'd also pitch for the Edward VII florin reverse, but the obverse is merely 'nice'. i agree with the Edward VII Florin, i have two - a 1906 and a 1908, but i cant seem to find any in good condition, my two florins are in ok condition but i wouldn't grade them any more than good condition They are very pricey in high grades, and hard to get with good eye appeal even in mid grades in my opinion, here is my 1904 for what it's worth:

Yes, the reverse has been well and truly Brillo'd. Not even EF in my book. Nowhere near EF, even without the Brillo!

If it's genuinely UNC it would be worth somewhere £25 - £30. I sit corrected!

With no bag marks or other minor problems, a genuine UNC probably around £50 - £60

Nothing wrong with that at all, why did you choose that name then out of interest?

I would have to agree, hadn't seen that one before ...

Welcome to the forum 50%! Are you the Rapping Numismatist? You realise of course that all Eddie 7 silver is 92.5%?