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This is an area that i have as yet failed. My pictures at their best can be described as adequate. I will be spending time learning to improve this particular skill. But everything with time. Having shared on this site i believe that my failings have been due to: 1. Not taking pictures in day light 2. Using a Microscope or scan Judging from the info many have shared i believe the way forward for me is to get a macro lens for camera, with a small tripod. And then to always take my pics in broad daylight. Having said that i am always willing to learn what and how others achieve such great pics. Nicholas is clearly a man with great skills and vision (perhaps i also need to visit spec savers) Someone said i should put a magnifying glass above the coin and use my iphone - not sure of the result havent tried this yet. On the coins i would agree EF for the hammered and perhaps a slightly more generous Aunc for the 1899, but would specify that it has a scratch above Queens head. Hoping there is a lot more discussion around this topic.

A special thanks for recommending Smokerings - I have just placed my order

I have an other lot of those 1820 sovereigns , but i may hold on to them for abitDealer paid a very good price for them , received some good advise from a few on here , but when it comes to selling i think il look into properly as i did with 3 i sold , good job i didnt jump straight in and sell to those who made offers , id have been a good 400 light In some respects your statement is not fair, as we all had some poor pictures to work from, some which were just taken from the net! £400 over three coins is not a lot, especially if the person you sold them to had the privilege of seeing them in hand?This is the old problem of trying to make a financial judgement on images alone! You have to cover yourself by a small margin to allow for the details you can't see in an image, that could easily drag the resale value down by £600...what would you do if you were speculating on a grainy picture of a replacement car, which was due an MOT? Glad you got a result though! Prices are a strange thing - I have never and will never offer a top price on poor images i'd be a fool to do that. The team attempted to get you to provide decent pictures which were not forthcoming.Had you provided decent pictures you may even have secured better prices than you've realised. I have never met such a fine team of experts as i have on this site, and for all the assistance they have provided me I was taken aback by your statement.

a very generous offer -the most i'd offer is £480 - 1820 and £500 matt proof sov & half

If you intend extending the collection and becoming a collector the carzy people in here have a wealth of knowledge that they give freely.The only place i know where you get something for nothing. Be careful though some of them bite. The need to be honest about what info your looking for is essential or the responses will dwindle.

If you intend selling any depending on price I may be interested. So how where you going to get ripped off ?

Afternoon all, Just looking to see if anyone has a second hand coin cabinet for sale must be lockable with a minimum of 10 trays. thanks

Thanks guys on reflection i asked myself why im not supporting pre-decimal so have ordered

Hi all, What scale and calipers do you recommend ?

dont feel daunted it is a journey and enjoy the ride. Yes please post some pics some of us may be interested. And the amount of knowledge here - what can i say

This is just what i needed thanks guys - my one question is when first starting on this journey do you have to pay for hosting ets while still building your site?

Nice Nordie so what do i do to get started

I agree fully . I wish Steve would tell us which template he is using - but i have time as i still need to get my pics OK

Love the design on the 1924 shilling

Im surprised that you appear to be the only one - put up some pics - who knows more of us may start collecting

Coinery speaks fr himself of course Welcome to a great forum

I really like the 1865 but at £400 at a stretch £450 and not a penny more

Lovely coin Jac - how much did that one set you back. The 1865 - yes please

Lovely coins bet your pleased

What an interesting topic. I am one of the more recent collectors focusing mainly on coins post 1837. This is my interest as a collector and is equal to any other period. My outlook is that we each have a desire to build a collection and for me the period is irrelavant as we build our collections based on many factors. these include: Finances Period of interest Investment value and many other factors. I for one started by collecting anything and everything. I eventually fell in love with "Bun Head" pennies. In my attempt to complete the set , i attempted to collect each year ( a very basic collection) as that grew i then started looking at collecting the variety's. I have not completed either challenge i set myself (still looking for an UNC 1869 - as well as others) However i have no intention of being a date filler, i want quality over quantity. The point im making is that as collectors we each have different perspectives, desires, preferences etc . What we have in common is the desire to hold a piece of history in the form of these beauties.

Must say with the exception of the edge nick at 6, i really love the 1893 coin

Hi & Welcome greenmeme, Great site youve joined. Your coin does not appear to be a fake and I agree with the others 1/2 Sovereign. Would be to your advantage to post some pics of your late fathers coins. There are just so many experts on this site, that are always willing to give proffessional advice on grading,varieties values etc. They have all been very helpful to me. best regards

You should get hold of Gouby's books The British bronze penny 1860 to 1970 available at Michael Coins the Author

I agree re: 1934 1918 & 1919 were the easiest for me but ive managed to get a UNC 1920 & 1928 the 1928 is BU.

1893 80 1743 70 1901 60