1949threepence Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Some nice stuff on offer. As it relates to my specialism, highlights have to be the F23 1861 4 + D on a heavy flan, the 1864 F48 with numbers scratched in the obverse field (see Gouby), the practically unique but very poor 1881 F103, a very nice F139 1895 2mm, and a very nice F184, 1918KN - UNC but with the lack of hair detail so characteristic of the WW1 years. link to catalogue Edited February 9, 2017 by 1949threepence missed the 8 out of 1895 Quote
1949threepence Posted February 9, 2017 Author Posted February 9, 2017 @The Coinery Guy, you may be interested in this. If you've not already got the year, it's a 1957 VIP threepence. Quote
The Coinery Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 7 hours ago, 1949threepence said: @The Coinery Guy, you may be interested in this. If you've not already got the year, it's a 1957 VIP threepence. Thank you very much for the "Heads Up" Appreciated Quote
jaggy Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Had a quick skim through. A few things of interest to me so I may well throw a couple of bids in. Quote
VickySilver Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Yikes, not a lot there for me. A couple of proofs I may enter the fray on though. Quote
Leo Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 Would you bid on a lot without seeing it, and without photograph? Based solely on description. Small thing, under £100 Quote
1949threepence Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 20 minutes ago, Leo said: Would you bid on a lot without seeing it, and without photograph? Based solely on description. Small thing, under £100 I might take a chance, yes. Depending on how much I wanted it. Better yet, I might ask them for a pic before I made a bid. Not saying they will necessarily oblige, but if you don't ask, the answer's always no. 1 Quote
Leo Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 1 minute ago, 1949threepence said: Better yet, I might ask them for a pic before I made a bid. Of course, thanks Quote
azda Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Fairly surprised at the grade LCs have put on this Edward VI shilling, in fact i think it's pretty poor grading, loads of wear on the face and robe, mine is GVF as comparison Quote
Peter Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 These are common but pleasing coins. LCA one is a BIG avoid.15 years ago these were available at £100.Damn the internet. 1758,1787 shillings were cheap as chips. I even paid £15 to CC for a 1745 lima shilling vf (common) but doing over £100+ now. Quote
Sword Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 On 10/02/2017 at 5:16 PM, Leo said: Would you bid on a lot without seeing it, and without photograph? Based solely on description. Small thing, under £100 On 10/02/2017 at 5:28 PM, 1949threepence said: I might take a chance, yes. Depending on how much I wanted it. Better yet, I might ask them for a pic before I made a bid. Not saying they will necessarily oblige, but if you don't ask, the answer's always no. I have asked before and they e-mailed me the photos (but it was for a more expensive lot). However, I don't trust their descriptions enough these days to be buying blind. Have a look at lot 2295 "Halfcrown 1887 Young Head ESC 717 UNC and graded 78 by LCGS". If they didn't mention the rim damage at 10 o'clock, they might not want to mention a range of other defects either. Quote
Sword Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, azda said: Fairly surprised at the grade LCs have put on this Edward VI shilling, in fact i think it's pretty poor grading, loads of wear on the face and robe, mine is GVF as comparison I have noticed that too and was also surprised by the grading. I wonder why do people use phrases like "nearer EF than VF" in the first place when GVF or NEF are available. By the way I think you have a superb shilling there Dave. To be fair to LCA, many would say yours is quite a bit better than GVF Quote
azda Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Sword said: I have noticed that too and was also surprised by the grading. I wonder why do people use phrases like "nearer EF than VF" in the first place when GVF or NEF are available. By the way I think you have a superb shilling there Dave. To be fair to LCA, many would say yours is quite a bit better than GVF I wonder if its a buddy grade, i'll be surprised if that sells at all, thanks also sword. Also noticed lots of errors in the catalogue, milled in he hammered section, wrong pics etc, getting sloppy Edited February 13, 2017 by azda Quote
Rob Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) 21 minutes ago, azda said: I wonder if its a buddy grade, i'll be surprised if that sells at all, thanks also sword. Also noticed lots of errors in the catalogue, milled in he hammered section, wrong pics etc, getting sloppy Seems to be contagious. Apostrophe in its for a start. Upper case I and S? Missing t? Full stop? Edited February 13, 2017 by Rob 1 Quote
azda Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 30 minutes ago, Rob said: Seems to be contagious. Apostrophe in its for a start. Upper case I and S? Missing t? Full stop? Did'nt want to disapoint Rob Quote
Rob Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, azda said: Did'nt want to disapoint Rob Now you are definitely trying to wind me up. Placing of apostrophe and an unrecognisable penultimate word. Please. Quote
1949threepence Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Sword said: I have asked before and they e-mailed me the photos (but it was for a more expensive lot). However, I don't trust their descriptions enough these days to be buying blind. Have a look at lot 2295 "Halfcrown 1887 Young Head ESC 717 UNC and graded 78 by LCGS". If they didn't mention the rim damage at 10 o'clock, they might not want to mention a range of other defects either. Indeed, that's more than an edge knock. It's as though somebody's placed the edge in a vice and tightened it. Quote
Sword Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, 1949threepence said: Indeed, that's more than an edge knock. It's as though somebody's placed the edge in a vice and tightened it. Exactly. It really should be rejected by TPGs. Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Definitely some surprising attributions in there... http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?searchlot=1676&searchtype=2&page=Catalogue Quote
TomGoodheart Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 4 hours ago, azda said: Fairly surprised at the grade LCs have put on this Edward VI shilling, in fact i think it's pretty poor grading, loads of wear on the face and robe, mine is GVF as comparison Yours is at least nEF Dave. Theirs probably gVF by Spink but lacks eye appeal. IMHO Quote
Matteo95 Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, HistoricCoinage said: Definitely some surprising attributions in there... http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?searchlot=1676&searchtype=2&page=Catalogue http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?searchlot=1243&searchtype=2&page=Catalogue Quote
Rob Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, HistoricCoinage said: Definitely some surprising attributions in there... http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?searchlot=1676&searchtype=2&page=Catalogue Copy and paste is a bugger. We all make mistakes, and self-assurance means we can read something through a few times without picking up a mistake. The key is to get someone else to proof-read because they will make a different set of idiosyncratic mistakes. In this case though you are dealing with a completely different section of the catalogue. Edited February 13, 2017 by Rob Quote
Matteo95 Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 the estimate for this genoese coin is crazy http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?searchlot=1275&searchtype=2&page=Catalogue ... you can buy one in similar conservation for 80-100£ .. I paid mine 75€ two or three years ago. Quote
Leo Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 Too many coins and little time to put it all together! How much staff do they have, does anybody know? Quote
Rob Posted February 13, 2017 Posted February 13, 2017 It is probably a reflection of the reserve demanded by the vendor. You cannot have a reserve higher than top estimate, so if one sold on eBay for 700 and the vendor wants/expects 500, then the estimate must reflect the reserve. Nobody has to buy, and LCA get a fee for listing from the vendor whatever the outcome. Quote
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