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Thanks bhx7. I'm not sure my photos are good enough really... The obv definitely seems more worn that the rev IMO. TBH, I would be happy with an overall VF

Awesome advice! Many many thanks my friend!!!! It's gonna take me a few months to get everything sorted, but just like mrbadexample I know I'm gonna learn soo much! But definitely have too many so must sell and of course re-invest ...I'm waiting for the chorus of 'you can never have too many coins...

I have got a load of Arabic coins including a huge silver one that I haven't got a clue what it is What swedes have you got??

Now that's interesting... Take out the silver content coins eh?... I'd say 20% of the collection has silver content. Do you think the rest would still sell?

Nice one! Although that's sad you couldn't shift any on Ebay I probably have 20-50 coins per country in the collection so maybe a bulk listing on Ebay per country? Never thought about the Facebook approach as Paulus suggested... Lots to consider.... But for now I've got 1999 coins to sort through...number 1 was that nice Prussian 3 Mark coin...you know what's gonna happen right...

Thanks Paulus, Loving this community already! Such great advice that gives me as a newbie renewed confidence! I would like to sell 98% of the world coin collection and focus solely of GB and not sure what type yet but I really like the GIII era. Expensive though!

And that is EXACTLY what I'm doing right now my man! Got some time off work sorting through the 2000 or so coins and looking up each one like this rather nice 1913 Prussian 3 Mark coin... I know it's not a good grade but it's 0.900 fine silver so worth a few pennies even in bullion value right?

obv...VF

Ok...I've swotted up on the book and ready for another go at my grading exam Here is my fave GB coin - GV 1915 Halfcrown which has gone almost black with an amazing rainbow like patina. Rev...NEF Am i close?...

Thanks again Nordle! And thanks everyone for making this an awesome day of learning so far!

Thanks Nordle. Many of you guys & gals have got awesome collections! It makes my motley assortment look awful I reckon from the 2000 or so coins I have from around the globe, only 4 or 5 are anywhere near EF grade... So...that begs another question... A member here on another thread said some wise words - 'it's better to have 1 high grade coin than 100 poor quality coins' I totally agree, so what is the best way to sell 2000 or so world coins to create some funds to buy 1 or 2 really choice coins?

Now that is an offer I cannot refuse! Thanks Nordle! BTW - Love your Penny Collection website! Great large photos and info! Perfect for a newbie to learn from.

Thanks Nordle, and that's exactly what I want to hear because as I mentioned before, I want to avoid getting ripped off. The more I can learn from you guys about what pitfalls to avoid then hopefully I can boost my collection without too many mistakes.

Love it I'm glad I started this thread now...learning loads already!

So everyone...here's another interesting question... If you had £10K to invest purely in coins (or coin)... What would you buy and why? Oh...and how would you buy it?...

Thanks Pete, and I totally understand the profiteering angle, but even a high grade GB collection that I can be proud of owning that at least will hold it's value in 20 years time would satisfy me. Thanks for everyone's input so far! This is becoming a very interesting thread.

Thanks Non. Other than the inherited collection of Swedish Ore coins from my Grandfather, I have to admit I have got possibly over 2000 world coins Yeah I know...typical newbie hoarder!

That's a great story Pete, and exactly the kind of 'Buyer Beware' experiential tale I want to hear! You see I really don't want to get ripped off right? And because I am by nature a very trusting person I can see myself as being cannon fodder for many an unscrupulous dealer. But I'm totally with you on the area of a dealer missing out on revenue! You see, I'm willing to invest about £10K with a trusted dealer who can genuinely supply me with a selection of GB coins in the highest possible grade that 'will hopefully' realize a profit in 20 years time. Perhaps I should give Neil Paisley a call? Thanks Pete!

What do you collect Non?

Thanks PWA, and the obvious question is... What tests or ways can you use to ensure you find a dealer you can trust? Or is it sadly trial and error? Sorry if you have talked about this before PWA, but do you mind telling me more about your negative experience with the dealer you now avoid please?

Totally with you IanB, and to be clear it's definitely a hobby first that I enjoy! But, there is also a part of me that wants to consider a separate coin collection as a diverse investment strategy, and I'm sure there are many coin dealer's customers who ask their trusted dealer to create an investment portfolio of coins for them right? Is that right? Or am I wrong here?

Ok... So would you purchase a choice coin in high grade for over the 'book' price?

Once again, thanks for your advice Non! Really helpful mate!

Thanks for your input Non! I have two strategies really. 1. Keep enjoyng my circulated collection of Swedish Ore coins inherited from my Grandfather. 2. Build a 20 year investment portfolio of GB coins. Also, thank you for the further info about the coin dealing business, because as a newbie I am curious about how it works y'know? All I know about this type of business is watching Salvage Hunters and Lovejoy, so the maxim seems to be buy it low and sell it high? Can any coin dealers chip in please? I have a question for you... Do you find that customers tend to stick with you? Why is that?

It was the SHILLING 1918 CH.UNC-ABU at £70. But I'm not rushing into purchasing just yet Chris! I'm still engaged in research and finding out as much as I can about investment strategy before I commit. To explain better - I want to have two strategies going forward. 1. A coin collection that I can touch and feel and smile about. 2. A coin collection for pure future investment. I'm thinking the Shilling in question would fit into option 2 because it's a choice coin right? Another member here repeatedly says buy the highest grade of a coin as possible, so I'm guessing that this coin in question is very high grade and therefore will return an investment in 20 years if purchased at an agreeable price! Am I right?