UPINSMOKE Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 I took a punt on these 1946 & 1949 Brass Threepence on eBay and wanted to get your opinions on condition and market price of these two coins. These are not my pictures they are from the listing. I know they are not the best and should perhaps have left them alone but they will do for now as space fillers in my threepence collection until I can find better. What do you think, be as harsh as you like. Quote
The Coinery Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Hi Mick As far as I know there are 2 types of 1946 and 3 types of 1949. No doubt there are more. Here are some pics of mine to give you an idea of what to look for. I could not get the pic of the 1949.03 due to size. Will add after Edited October 15, 2016 by The Coinery I mixed up the photo order. Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 None of those links work for me Guy. Quote
The Coinery Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 I really love my Brass 3D's. I think they are an interesting little coin which most collectors over look. Does anyone know how many and what years is the complete run ? Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 Can see them all now, suspect problem this end. Incompetent user error or something. Quote
Mr T Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 6 hours ago, UPINSMOKE said: I took a punt on these 1946 & 1949 Brass Threepence on eBay and wanted to get your opinions on condition and market price of these two coins. These are not my pictures they are from the listing. I know they are not the best and should perhaps have left them alone but they will do for now as space fillers in my threepence collection until I can find better. What do you think, be as harsh as you like. I's say they're both gFine, the 1946 cleaned. I don't collect or know much about brass threepences so can't say much more. Quote
Stuntman Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 The 1949 looks a good honest coin. Agree about the 1946 being cleaned, it doesn't hold that much eye appeal to me I'm afraid. GF sounds about right although I suspect some may say F. As to price - somewhere between £5 and £10 for the 1949, maybe £5 for the 1946? Quote
Stuntman Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 Here are my similar coins - bought about 35 years ago at a coin fair when I was a schoolboy! The 1946 is a bit better than the 1949 I think, but both are of similar grade to yours. I still like them... Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Posted October 17, 2016 On 10/16/2016 at 1:00 PM, Stuntman said: The 1949 looks a good honest coin. Agree about the 1946 being cleaned, it doesn't hold that much eye appeal to me I'm afraid. GF sounds about right although I suspect some may say F. As to price - somewhere between £5 and £10 for the 1949, maybe £5 for the 1946? Thanks for the in put looks as though I have done it again and paid a little too much again cost me £23 including postage. But then again I do have examples for the collection best condition I could find at the time. Will keep looking for better ones to replace at some time. I do like yours though, a more consistent eye appeal than mine. Thanks for showing them. Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Posted October 17, 2016 On 10/15/2016 at 11:24 PM, The Coinery said: Hi Mick As far as I know there are 2 types of 1946 and 3 types of 1949. No doubt there are more. Here are some pics of mine to give you an idea of what to look for. I could not get the pic of the 1949.03 due to size. Will add after Hi Guy your coins look superb a bit out of my league I think. Thanks for posting the pictures something I can dream about achieving one day. I do like the 3ds brings back memories of my childhood. I was given one of these by my Grandad each week for pocket money, bought a lot of sweets with one of these. Quote
IanB Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 7 minutes ago, UPINSMOKE said: Will keep looking for better ones to replace at some time. There is a 1946 Threepence on Mark Rasmussen's site. Ref 28/528 http://www.rascoins.com/stock.cfm?from=261&heading=&do=colour&colour=Copper&mainheading=&collectionname=& 1 Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted October 17, 2016 Author Posted October 17, 2016 6 hours ago, IanB said: There is a 1946 Threepence on Mark Rasmussen's site. Ref 28/528 http://www.rascoins.com/stock.cfm?from=261&heading=&do=colour&colour=Copper&mainheading=&collectionname=& Thanks Ian did have a look but for now its out of my reach trying to save my money towards an 1899 Crown and Halfpenny to finish off my set of 1899 coins. But appreciate the link. Quote
copper123 Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 would grade as Fine/ Good fine with both coins . Value ? Around £4 and £6 , they are common in this grade Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 I would be inclined to agree - looking at a June/July dealer list I have to hand, he has the 1946 and 1949 in GF priced at £3 and £5 respectively. Mine are like Stuntman's. Bought as a schoolboy in about 1983 from the only coin shop in the area, probably in his 10p tray. I would upgrade but the prices are silly now. Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted October 18, 2016 Author Posted October 18, 2016 5 hours ago, copper123 said: would grade as Fine/ Good fine with both coins . Value ? Around £4 and £6 , they are common in this grade 4 hours ago, mrbadexample said: I would be inclined to agree - looking at a June/July dealer list I have to hand, he has the 1946 and 1949 in GF priced at £3 and £5 respectively. Mine are like Stuntman's. Bought as a schoolboy in about 1983 from the only coin shop in the area, probably in his 10p tray. I would upgrade but the prices are silly now. Thanks Guys as I thought, I paid too much again Well back to the drawing board. I think I just got caught up in the moment on eBay as you do, and thinking must have. I must stop doing this Will just have to move them on and take the loss. Already bought two more slightly better will post pictures when they arrive. Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 You might have better luck looking at some dealers' lists than ebay. Think most of us have got a bit carried away at some point though. Quote
UPINSMOKE Posted October 18, 2016 Author Posted October 18, 2016 42 minutes ago, mrbadexample said: You might have better luck looking at some dealers' lists than ebay. Think most of us have got a bit carried away at some point though. I would love to see some dealers list can you recommend any I can contact? I do get Colin Cookes but don't have a clue who else to contact. You are right I should stick to a firm price on eBay but then someone outbids you so then I think its mine and go mad at times. Quote
mrbadexample Posted October 18, 2016 Posted October 18, 2016 39 minutes ago, UPINSMOKE said: ...but then someone outbids you so then I think its mine and go mad at times. I always snipe if I can get to a PC. Bid once, bid your maximum, and bid with 5 seconds to go. That way any competition doesn't have time to outbid you, or if their bid was already higher than your maximum, you don't have time for anything other than a slight sinking feeling, a little remorse perhaps, but no time to go mad - the auction's over. Quote
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