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So it isn't now then.

Looks like its been ground and polished out looks really dodgy to me.

Hi Rob I already have the Crown, I did mention this in a previous post.

What coin is it please ???

Its quite a coincidence that you mention the 1935 set and the Rocking Horse Crown as I have two of them in my possession. So may just have to try for this set. I also have had a look at a few dealers websites for 1935 coins and it seems that there are not too many about at the moment. Any links to dealers that may have these in GEF or above please.

Why ??? am I missing something.

I agree with you preferring higher grades than rare dates. It looks as if I will make 1902 my next goal. As you say it will keep the costs down. Thanks for your suggestions. Have had a look at the earlier dates you suggested but it looks as though these maybe out of my reach with me preferring higher grades. The prices start to rocket once you get to EF and higher. So its 1902 for now, at least its another reign to add to the collection. Thanks for your suggestions.

Thanks for your thoughts on this I did consider Edward VII as the next step. Although as you say going back might be another option. Cost is the main factor so have to consider what years would be the easiest to acquire at a reasonable cost, although I am aiming at EF and above so it may not be easy. I am not sticking to the Maundy Sets, but am quite tempted as I do like them. What I try to do as I did with 1899 and 1888 is collect each coin produce for that year from Crown to Farthing and include the Maundy Set as well if I can. I have already completed 1888 and 1899 and they will be slabbed eventually. The Only other area's I am adding to now are my Threepence and Sixpence coins, I like the smaller coins for some reason. I do have a collection of Farthings but haven't added any more to these for a while. It all comes down to money or the lack of it being on only a pension. I am slowly going to sell what Halfcrowns, Florins, and shillings I have accumulated from when I first started to finance buying the coins I now collect. Any suggestions of a good year to have a go at would be much appreciated and the reasons why, I will then have a look see where I go next.

Buy another one No seriously I agree with PWA 1967 best left alone.

Thanks they will eventually go off to be graded and encased. My other 1888 coins are being graded at the moment, should not be long before I get them back. Another completed denomination year group completed. Now what to go onto next ??. Whether to stick with Victorian or go onto Edward VII, George V, or George VI or maybe go back further to William IV or George IV decisions decisions

Well at last I have completed the 1888 set with the Maundy Coins below is the picture will put up some more when I get the coins sometime next week.

I have been on DNW today and save some Items I am interested in, in the cabinet but know issues for me.

I am no expert but perhaps you could contact one of the coin auction to get them valued. That way you would at least know if they were worth any more than bullion value. A few suggestions. London Coins , A. H. Baldwin & Sons , Dix Noonan Webb , Warwick & Warwick Ltd

Interesting topic I am interested to know as well as I collect silver 3d's myself.

Thanks guys it really helps to get others opinions on grades. It was sold to me as UNC on eBay bought for £90 I agree with your grades and would put it at GEF/AUNC below pictures from eBay as a comparison. although the Obv looks a bit worse than the Rev, in the pictures in hand with the naked eye it really looks ok. We will see once I send them off to be graded what they all come back as.

Haven't posted for a while as have limited fund of late. I have added the last coin in the jigsaw of my 1888 Jack the Ripper set a 1888 Florin. I now have all denominations except perhaps the Maundy Set which I will still look for, but not worried if I don't get one as am just pleased with the set I now own. Below is pictures of the Florin. Would appreciate your opinions on this with perhaps your vies on the grade again please.

Thanks I do try and buy the best I can afford now. And am getting more picky on the coins I choose. The advice I have been given on the forum is starting to pay off.

Funny that great minds think alike. I have just bought the Garrett AT Pro and a Garrett Pro Pointer as well. Also joining my local club. All I need now is to find a permission to detect on that's going to be the hard part I think.

Thanks Mike pretty much as I had graded them. Although I had graded the 1901 Farthing at EF.

Thanks @Colin G. much appreciated did not realise they are not that common so you learn something everyday

You could try the Royal Mint or here http://www.westminstercollection.com/p-624N/2017-UK-Jane-Austen-CERTIFIED-BU-2-Pound.aspx failing that perhaps as your banks if they have any. Hope that helps. Maybe others on here may have other sources you could try.

Thanks for your grading it is a help the 1887 farthing was sold to me with a AUNC description the rest are as I expected. So my grading is getting better. Hi Colin thanks for your input much appreciated. With the 1887 Farthing did you mean they are harder to find in good condition.

Thanks for the information I do have Rotographic grading book and Chris Perkins' catalogue for prices. I am finding grading a bit of a challenge so that's why I asked for others opinions as to what grade they would give each of the coins above. Its so I can compare with the grades I have given them. That way I can see if I am getting it right or not.

Anyone can give me their opinions on the coins I have listed above would be appreciated. As I just want to check how I am doing with grades and prices please.

I quite agree with Ian and from experience. I will admit i jumped in feet first on eBay when I first started and did make many mistakes and a couple pricey ones as well. I still dip my feet in on a weekly basis and have had a few good buys to date. But as everyone says there is a lot of rubbish to wade through but I live in hope to find that bargain now and again. So I would say by all means troll through the listings, if you have the time. But take care choosing what you want to bid on, check out the seller, and lastly have fun with you collecting.