IanB

Now that is a beautiful coin. Would like one of those.

Cannot really see it.

Don't clean them, leave them as they are. it may reduce their value.

For the metal to flow, would that not mean that it had a space to flow into? The steel of the die being considerable harder than the bronze of the coin would trap the stamping in the shape of the die. For the metal to flow and keep its form albeit in a wavy appearance then the pressure of the metal when being stamped would need to be stronger than the hardened steel, pushing the die into a new shape. is that possible? Also the waves above the exergue look to me like they have not distorted, which they probably would do if the exergue flowed. The wavy exergue looks bright, I do not know if this is the lighting when being photographed or a newly cut die being made to fit slightly thicker numbers?

Looks like the ends of the 9,6 & 3 on the wavy exergue are rounded. The straighter version are pointed.

Come on, really?

Any chance of seeing the reverse

Thank you guys for getting back to me on this. Looks like we have quite a few places to start looking at

Thank you David, that's much appreciated

I have some high end collectable watches that I would like to sell. Does anyone know where a good place to do so that is not eBay? please PM me if you have any thoughts thank you Ian

Oh yes I remember now

Prefer the 1900. Nice tone on the reverse. I like the way the colours change subtly. The other one is not doing it for me. Less of a colour change, more just black around the edges.

I think I will let some of the other guys give a grading on this one, I only collect bronze at the moment, mainly pennies so silver coins are a bit out of my knowledge, however from reading previous threads I believe the faces of the lions are a point to look for. The better the detail the higher the grade. Again the picture is slightly blurry but they appear to have some definition as well as the face on the harp. I do prefer a silver coin with toning rather than a bright finish but thats just my choice. The grading books are the key to the problem plus following the threads on the forum.

I will take a shot and say near EF. The fingers of Britannania look in good condition as does the arm and hand holding the shield. The detail on the helmet looks okay as well. The picture is a little blurry so the fine detail is difficult to say. The obverse again looks okay with hair, ear and earring okay. It has some verdigris (green stuff) that you might be able to flick of very carefully but if it will not move easily then leave it alone. Is that a piece of scotch brite it is sitting on? Hopefully not. interesting to hear what others think of the grade. Just my opinion but I think it's easier to say what grade it is not rather than what it is. So I sort of work in reverse until I am left with what it might be. Hope that makes sense?

Keep looking. eBay is just one option. I will PM you

That is so obvious I did not think about just laying them side by side. When in doubt follow the KISS principle. Keep It Simple Stupid.

If you are going down the framing route then speak to a person who frames and mounts for a living. They will be able to cut the board accurately. Some will use laser cutters which gives consistency. Make sure you get non - reflective glass and you may even have to consider the type of wood used for the frame in case it has an effect on the coins. I believe mahogany is used for coin cabinets for this reason.

Chky As part of a democratic society you can express you views, just as every other member of that society is entitled to do. You and I do not have to agree with them. However now that you have expressed your views can you please stop going on and on about it. We are not all racists, far right. This was an interesting thread on a Coin Forum. If you feel this strongly about Brexit and the decline of Europe then maybe you need to take it up a level and get involved in politics and try and change it. Just my opinion and if any one wants to disagree thats fine, but this is getting tiresome and boring.

Works now, thank you.

Thanks for the information guys. I can see what you mean by the picture that the coin looks like an ordinary bun head but it will have the added benefit of retaining it lustre. I am assuming a high carat gold 18 or 22? Wonder why Her Majesty flogged it, surely she has a few bob put aside for a rainy day without having to sell of her collection.

Are there any pictures in existence. Is there a story as to why a gold proof?

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Manchester rhyming slang. Well would you Adam and Eve it, I ain't not never heard such a fing in me ol life.

Pete, just to let you know I am having a bloody good day, sitting on the sofa listening to some good music, drinking rather large vodka and tonics and watching the birds flying past the window. Life is good, long may it last. All the best. Ian P.S. I look forward to winning the football bet, my balls are never wrong.

That is a lovely coin and with a nice bit of tone developing.