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Sorry to hear that. Whenever I missed out on something in an auction because I forgot to leave a bid, I always console myself by saying that the winner might have gone a lot higher and, so I might not have got it anyway. And in this case you already have two MS already ...

I have just received my coronation coin. It supposed to be signed for but the postie just left it on my doorstep. When I opened the box, I was surprised by the lack of quality control. The plastic case is quite badly scratched where the date is. But the coin itself is scratched on the letter Y of May. This really killed the excitement of getting a coronation coin. Is this the normal standard of the RM these days? I suppose I would want to have it replaced (or a refund if this is the norm of the RM). What do you think? I don't want to pay for the insured postage back though.

It reminds me of the saying that "you don't need to be an expert if you can compare like with like".

There are raised lumps and holes which I think are also characteristics of cast pieces.

Sad to see such vandalism. Might be it looks better if the black stuff can be removed.

It could be the train is taking off and flying into the sky... Seriously, it is shocking quality control. It is still for sale at the RM and so they should be able to send you a proper replacement. Otherwise, I would ask for a refund and buy something else.

I normally prefer a black background but I think the lighting of the coin itself looks better in the first photo. (The coin looks more lustrous.)

That looks really nice! Was it just plain silver originally? If so, wonderful toning!

A copy is currently available on eBay for £5.50 https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=283888691694&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&_ssn=bitsandbobs.etc

This Egyptian one pound looks great. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26558.html

"Recorded remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic with information and images provided by the finder." https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1015135

I like the 1923 halfcrowns. It's really nice to see the portrait (and also the reverse) fully struck unlike the earlier sterling silver version.

It might have been the fear of criticism or ridicule rather than conscience.

The listing has thankfully been ended due to an "error".

I think the 100 pound is made of 99.99% gold and the sovereign is the usual 91.7% gold alloyed with copper.

Presumably, the redness of the gold is determined by the percentage of copper alloyed. Any added silver would make the coin more yellow. https://www.chards.co.uk/guides/analysis-of-alloy-content-of-gold-sovereigns/180

Debasement due to inflation?

Sorry, it has already been posted elsewhere!

The designs of the coronation coins: https://www.royalmint.com/shop/monarch/charles-iii/coronation/ A crowned portrait of the king is unexpected but rather nice. I like the reverse designs too (except for that of the crown which looks poor). All in all, a good effort from the RM I think.

Logic doesn't matter to the sellers of genuine 1933 pennies. One seller keeps on saying that she is selling the "last coin" of her late mother's collection but there appears to be no end to her offerings. (Not that it makes any difference anyway). The last offer contained a coin dated 2022 which I believe is after her mother's passing. The listing has been removed now.

The username is no longer registered on eBay. Hopefully, we won't hear more stories about 1933 pennies found in clocks , chimneys, charity shops, late relatives' accumulations etc for at least a little while.

I don't think over grading helps any seller in the long run. You just mentally end up lowering the grade by half grade before you even start at looking at the coin.

If the black "dirt" is lose on the surface, then the removal of it would improve the appearance significantly. I remember putting a GV half crown into 2x2 adhesive holder for a few years and then decided to put it in a quadrum. The plastic lifts off some of the "dirt" when I removed the holder. Rather happy with the accidental "cleaning".

I assume that if they are selling fast, then dealers will increase their prices and will be willing to bid higher in auctions.

I am amazed that a contemporary counterfeit is worth so much. What's the reason? I really regret not getting a decent E1 shilling (or even an E1 sixpence) years ago when the prices were not so crazy. It's outside my price range now unfortunately.