Garrett

Looks a bit suspicious to me. Welcome to the forum.

My apologies. It's a stunning coin !

I'm guessing it is one of the Coinery's crowns which DM has posted for us. Thanks !

Interesting coins, but silver is silver so is it that surprising ?

You might benefit from a coin grading book and a valuation book. Both can be had for a few pounds/dollars. I have them on my phone, helps me grade coins and then get an approximate value. You could also visit various auction sites and find coins like yours to get an idea on what prices they are going for. Have fun, looks like a nice collection ! cheers Garrett.

Would have loved to have seen your face when you realised 35 years of looking was finally to be rewarded ! By the way, please post the photo here if you will, I am sure the rest of us would love to see it. cheers Garrett.

my goodness yes what a find ! Well done !

Thanks CoinKat, that is useful information. cheers Garrett.

ha ha Peter I think Copper was referring to the coin which started this thread. Maybe I did a confusing thing by piggy backing onto the thread. I was more interested in finding out about the edge error and what it is rather than discussing prices. A bit more of a look on the internet reveals the following. The standard edge inscription seems to be DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II Which loosely translates (using Google) BEAUTY AND PROTECTION OF THE YEAR 2. I believe "beauty and protect" refers to stopping clipping. Year 2 would be referring to Eddie's reign. A reference to an error coin I found says the edge reads ANNO REGNI / ET TUTAMEN / II DECUS Which means it's just a bit arse about. Cheers and have a good weekend !

Yes interesting, thanks !

Hi Alex I'm afraid I have no idea, but welcome to the forum !

I cannot say I'm an expert but if they are fake they (i guess) were made at the time to fool contemporary Elizabethan folk rather than collectors from subsequent generations. If they were to be fake they would probably be cast, can you see any casting bubbles ? Do they make a silvery sort of ting when you knock them together ? Have fun !

My new Seaby envelope from the 50's arrived today and this Anne crown came with it. This is the dealer image. The reverse image does not show the toning as it is dark, and the dealer looks to have used a bright light for the pic. I really need to buy a camera. Can any coinaholic out there tell me how to not spend camera money on a coin ? Have a good weekend everyone

Hi everyone After a couple of years hiatus on buying coins (due to a couple reasons I won't go into) I have just received my first Edward 7th crown ! I just checked my Spink and it mentioned an edge error exists. A quick look on the net and I did not find exactly what the error is supposed to be ? Can anyone point me in the direction ? I will post a piccy of my new coin. Certainly not UNC and toned, but I quite like it (they are the dealer image). The edge on my coin looks good. I'd really hate for it to have an error cheers Garrett.

Yes welcome Coinery, from across an even bigger pond (or two) ! It is a very nice forum with friendly people. cheers Garrett.

Yes nice groat, well done !

Nice coins ! I am in awe..... Cheers Garrett.

Did you dig this up Nick ?

Yes good on you Rob, thanks for helping out. Very interesting. cheers Garrett.

Yes nice coins ! Particularly like the Anne halfcrown. cheers

Rob, thanks. much appreciated. Great when an experienced forum member helps out. cheers Garrett.

Thanks for sharing with us Peter.

Okay I give up. Why ?

Nice tribute Peter. Be nice to see some pictures. I've never met any of you, but a group of friends; indeed we are. Garrett.

Nice penny. As for the rest, I'll leave you to it.