Hi Eddie My guesses as to what CGS would grade them: Vickie sov CGS 70 Willie HC CGS 55-60 Vickie HC CGS 70 Do be sure that none of the show any signs of cleaning dipping, else they will be rejected and CGS will not refund your fee. From the pics alone the Vickie HC has a suggestion of dipping? What do you think 'in hand'?
There are other English pre decimal coins too, other than the ones Peter listed. May be worth mentioning the Groat (4d - 1/3 of a shilling) and the Half Groat (2d)
Yes, there is still a classic called the 1000 Guineas, and another called the 2000 Guineas - just historic names I think, from when that was the prize money
I believe cinquefoil is scarcer, certainly of higher value like-for-like. Spink have it valued at roughly twice the star stops variety, while CCGB has it just ahead in VF and up
You automatically become a "Forum God" after 1,000 posts - could imply all manner of things! I know zero about such items I'm afraid, does it look like this? This is the web site I found it on link