Gothic florin die numbers / value...?

[relaxcraft]

Hi

I have an 1872 gothic florin in pretty good condition, I've done a bit of research on it and found that it's die number 13. While searching for similar coins I've only come across 1 or 2 from this die number and they were really worn. Does anybody have any information on which die numbers fetch the best prices/ how many coins were minted per die.

Thanks

[azda]

Prices come with grades, die numbers won't have much influence. Welcome to the forum.

[rooneydog]

Welcome relax

I picked up 11 at the weekend (low grade) of which 2 had die numbers which are not shown on Tony Clayton's page below

www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/dieno.html

just a matter of time before it becomes "fashionable" to collect a die number series ( do not know if I will be around for it though )

[VickySilver]

Yikes, please don't! I obviously like Vick silver but die numbers is over the top. On a few pieces, I have noted that there may only be one or two die numbers that come up (i.e. 1869 6d), but otherwise who cares. 1872 is a more common date, but would have its value if exceptionally preserved.

[copper123]

You would expect a victoria die no on any coin to have had a least 99,000 other coins exactly the same made therefore there should be no unique or near unique die numbers .

This really is not the case there are many cases of practically unique die number coins .

As for collecting ALL OF THEM NAY NAY AND THRICE NAY.

A lifetimes work me thinks

[relaxcraft]

Thanks for the responces so far, I just thought as with some coins variations affect the price and 13 seemed to be quite a low number compared to the majority that I've seen 100+. Whats the best place to have coins valued/graded in the UK?

[rooneydog]

Here if you are thick skinned and want an honest answer - always subjective though.

[relaxcraft]

To be honest coins aren't really my thing I've just got a collection mainly new stuff but I've worked out that that is the only old coin really worth anything as it is in pretty good cond, I'd say its about EF. I'm currently trying to find a buyer for the new stuff so I'm a bit busy but just wondered if there is a UK version of PCGS or something where it could be graded by an expert maybe put in a slab..???? how much would that cost?

[rooneydog]

There is a whole section on funeral directors (tpg's) in the British Forums

[Paulus]

To be honest coins aren't really my thing I've just got a collection mainly new stuff but I've worked out that that is the only old coin really worth anything as it is in pretty good cond, I'd say its about EF. I'm currently trying to find a buyer for the new stuff so I'm a bit busy but just wondered if there is a UK version of PCGS or something where it could be graded by an expert maybe put in a slab..???? how much would that cost?

A warm welcome from me too. CGS are the only recognised UK grader (as far as I know), it will cost you £13.95 + 2-way postage if you value it below £200, £23.75 from £200-£2000

Lots of pros and cons, but if high grade and selling it could well be worthwhile

link

Fancy posting pictures?

Edited November 17, 2015 by Paulus

[Nordle11]

Gotta be logged in to use that Link Paul

[Paulus]

Gotta be logged in to use that Link Paul

Yes, you'll need to register RC

[relaxcraft]

To be honest coins aren't really my thing I've just got a collection mainly new stuff but I've worked out that that is the only old coin really worth anything as it is in pretty good cond, I'd say its about EF. I'm currently trying to find a buyer for the new stuff so I'm a bit busy but just wondered if there is a UK version of PCGS or something where it could be graded by an expert maybe put in a slab..???? how much would that cost?

A warm welcome from me too. CGS are the only recognised UK grader (as far as I know), it will cost you £13.95 + 2-way postage if you value it below £200, £23.75 from £200-£2000

Lots of pros and cons, but if high grade and selling it could well be worthwhile

link

Fancy posting pictures?

Hi thanks for the info I'll look into that, I havn't got a decent quality camera at the moment just a mobile phone so I don't know if the pictures would be any good. Seen as your a forum god tho you might be able to help me with something else tho. I also have a pendant in the style of a Decadrachm Of Syracuse it appears to be brass and cast as a pendant. I've not been able to find it in any searchs yet probably a replica??? but it looks quite old, any ideas what it might be?

[Rob]

Even a scanner is likely to be better than a mobile phone image unless you can hold it steady enough

[relaxcraft]

Even a scanner is likely to be better than a mobile phone image unless you can hold it steady enough

Might be a good idea, I could get to a scanner sooner but not today.

[Paulus]

You automatically become a "Forum God" after 1,000 posts - could imply all manner of things!

I know zero about such items I'm afraid, does it look like this?

This is the web site I found it on

link

Edited November 17, 2015 by Paulus

[relaxcraft]

You automatically become a "Forum God" after 1,000 posts - could imply all manner of things!

I know zero about such items I'm afraid, does it look like this?

This is the web site I found it on

link

A bit the edges aren't turned up, the head faces the otherway - different head too but the dolphins yes and it looks black with odd bits of brass showing. I think it's athena's head with 4 horses and a charriot on the other side

[Paulus]

Other side, same web site / page

[relaxcraft]

Other side, same web site / page

Yh might be one of his older works..??? different coin tho, greek kimon i believe. I was just hoping it might be genuine 50 b.c period lol I've just learnt they even had forgeries then too! Can't trust anyone.... any days!