IanB

IMO the coin is some where between fair and fine. If you think about how a coin would wear the high points will go first, hence the ear is nearly gone as well as the detail in the hair. There is still a little detail around the nose and eye but this is probably being protected by the lettering and the rim of the coin which will be slightly raised. The same goes for the reverse the high points will wear first, which you can guess at from the picture. As to its worth the book is saying £20 for fine, but IMO the coin is below that grade.

Just sent you a PM

https://tompride.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/wounded-british-soldier-shuts-up-anti-muslim-racists-with-epic-message/ And what should this be called?

Good, lets fight racism together, it's a fight worth fighting. But comparing us to Hitler, come on, really!

It looks like we are in agreement that racism is unacceptable and should not be tolerated, but is yours and Chky argument that we are now a nation of racist? I think we are not, we are a nation who has welcomed immigration for centuries as our DNA will attest to. There are small groups in every culture that hates others not like themselves, but to use it as an argument for the UK choosing to leave Europe is at best clutching at straws. Chky comparisons with Hitler are insulting to a nation who stood up to tyranny from a dictator bent on world domination. A small nation of people who said NO we will not tolerate this. I think an apology is required please for all those who made the sacrifice. Please can we stop this fallback reaction of racism whenever someone disagrees with a political outcome that they do not like. It really is the default setting for those who have run out of arguments.

Very few votes have a unanimous conclusion, however in a democratic society it falls to the loser to except the results, not how has been suggested that we keep having votes until the outcome changes. I figured that Chky was from Germany and it's obvious that he feels strongly about the outcome of the vote, but it was a vote that I guess he could not take part in. The result stands and the British people can argue about it or they can work together to get the best results for all and that includes Europe. To bring up the subject of internment camps is a very poor argument and really has no place in these discussions.

Well that is news. Our country has been divided in one form or another for centuries but somehow we manage to pull through. We make a speciality of strength through adversity. The British population voted to leave, get over it and move on and stop whining about it. We have a tough couple years ahead of us which we will get through because that's what the British people do. if you don't like it, then move.

Hi Damowain, Welcome to the forum. It sounds like you may need to pick up a couple of extra books. The Rotographic ones advertsed on this site, about grading and collecting will be very helpful. eBay is just one place to buy from, but be careful you do not rush in and buy everything you see just because you want some coins. Have a think on what you fancy, ask some questions on here and take your time. Go back through some of the old posts and you will start to see the names of dealers mentioned, also have a look at the coins for sale section and you will start to get a feel for things. you do not have to spend big money to get a few nice coins and remember don't worry if you miss a coin for sale, like buses there will be another one along shortly Ian

That's a nice find and a great price compared to the book price. Wish I could spot these.

That's a fair collection for a reasonable amount of money.

Check your pockets http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-36530514

That's a cracking bit of history, especially the story of the Lima coins. Would make a good book and film. Hard times, never knowing if today was your last day but what an adventure.

Hi Stuntman, As someone who's collection doesn't have any shillings "Yet" and only a couple of Half Crowns. Whats the significance of LIMA and VIGO? Ian

That is a coin with a lot going on in the design and I am guessing its been in circulation. From the photo its hard to tell if it has been cleaned. Personally it would not bother me, I reckon you should carry on collecting them and let it be a lesson for the future. Don't let this get you down, enjoy what you have and stick with it.

Its hard to tell through the plastic, open a couple up and take a photo. How many have you got?

Looks like you have quite a collection there Dave, I don't know why you were worried about having cleaned them. They look good to me.

That's a fair amount of money. I hope he enjoys it in good health and spends it before the tax man or some other bugger wants a share of it for whatever reason.

I am sure it's money well spent.

My first chance today to have a look at my new arrivals, very pleased and they arrived already in quadrums. I hope Mr Copethorne did well out of the sale and just to let him know, the ones I purchased have gone to a good home. "A penny is not just for Christmas its for life"

Some MDF contains formaldehyde that could possibly have an effect on silver.

Paulus, you should consider offering a photo service. You could make a pretty penny, excuse the pun.

As a newbie to any form of coin auction, I thought it was a relaxed easy way of bidding with the opportunity to rethink and rebid when coins started to go above what one wanted to pay for them. If I had a criticism it would be that the bids were not updated often enough and not all at the same time. Especially last thing at night leaving people to wonder all night. Not the greatest of problems but should have been easy to resolve.

Thank you. I think I have added it.

I am currently using one called Espied, some of the other templates seem to crop the photos. Its all new to me so I will be playing with the site over the next couple of weeks. Its good to know what others are using so I don't try to reinvent the wheel. As I add more photos it will be interesting to see how I move things around and start to categorise the coins into monarchs. Santa, When you say link it through your signature. I cannot see that in the edit profile. I have added it to the profile fields. Can you point me to the signature?

Thank you Colin, I will have a word at work next week and see what is available.