ozjohn

Cannot comment on predecimal UK silver coins as they have all changed size. However Australian silver coins florin, shilling and sixpence still remain in the same format as the old imperial coins. With the florin now 20 cent, shilling 10 cent and sixpence 5 cent. However sovereigns and half-sovereigns are deemed to not be legal tender for some reason although sovereigns etc. were minted in Australia at Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. because of this they attract a 10% GST (VAT). Pure gold coins do not attract GST.

Finger limes are an Australian native https://aussiegreenthumb.com/finger-limes/ used by TV chefs. The soil here is volcanic in origin from the eruption of now extinct volcanoes. Good luck with the poinciana seeds if you want some more let me know.. They we certainly growing fast on the vacant lot next door to me. I don't think they will amount to much as the owner is building after Xmas. PS I think it was you who posted the photos of Jupiter from your telescope. What type of telescope were you using? They were better than my efforts with Celestron Nextstar 4" reflector.

Very nice and well struck for a 1923 half crown.

Seen on Ebay. It's graded at MS 64 by NGC which is a reasonable assessment but GBP 492. I would have paid less than $AU 50 say GBP 25 for the one I have which is a pretty good grade. I've seen the prices from this seller and Heritage auctions and wonder if anyone buys these coins. Tony Clayton gives a 9/ 2025 value of in UNC of GBP 65.

The house next door has just been demolished including a poinciana tree in the front yard. A couple of weeks later seedlings are sprouting everywhere.

Sorry I missed this one earlier. Nice photo. What telescope do you have?

The price is on the low side as well. Tony Clayton's valuations gives GBP 5000 for a 1905 half crown in EF condition. I think I would ask for a better photo if I was considering bidding for this coin. Again a TPG by PCGS or NGC would add more credibility and price.

A 1905 half crown advertised on Ebay at GBP3400 and graded at EF condition. It's hard to see if the I in QUI is broken as the picture is indistinct there. However the orb on top of the pearls in the crown over the shield seems off center which I think is unusual. Any comments.

A good crop this year. Pollinating the vanilla orchid flowers is a tricky business.

PS the tree in the foreground is a jacaranda from South America.

Poinciania time. Trees just coming into bloom and an eastern water dragon a common harmless lizard in SE Queensland. Grows to about 2 ft in length.

The coin attached is not the prettiest coin in the world with the speckled toning. Nevertheless it's in the higher grades and a brief dip in Goddards may improve its apperance. Any thoughts?

Half way along Route 66 also the weather in Arizona. Much cooler in Brisbane being the middle of winter 22 deg C or 71 deg F.

The tsunmai warning ruined the last day in Waikiki.

Sorry posted in the wrong thread.