loose54 Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Thank you all for your kind words! PM sent regarding pictures Santa. Quote
secret santa Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 I couldn't see this Dave - do i need special permission ? Quote
Bernie Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 3 hours ago, azda said: Thought i'd pop this in here It is most probable that one of the two Mint currency coins was the unmentioned seventh, a currency coin apparently first appeared in a Glendinning auction in 1969. The Royal Mint now have only one example in their collection. A currency coin was said to have been given by the mint to Laurie Asher Lawrence in 1933-4. This is not mentioned in the Letter above. I have tried to obtain the information from the Royal Mint regarding the disposal of their second coin, but have had no reply. There are six known examples plus the one stolen from the "Church of St. Cross, Middleton Leeds, presumably a Proof coin. Charles F Barrett, who made an annotation on 10 May 1934 that “seven examples exist, one of which is not traceable at current time Quote
jelida Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 7 hours ago, loose54 said: Hi all, I thought this acquisition may be of interest to a few of your here, I am fairly pleased to have acquired it! That is an absolute stunner! I almost hate to ask, but did the vendor know what it was? I have still to spot one in any condition! Jerry 3 Quote
loose54 Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 Hi Jerry, thank you! I hate to say it but no, the vendor did not know what it was. The coin was purchased from an auction house within a bulk lot and was simply mentioned as a standard 1911 Penny. The coin may be moving on as I think I will have to sell it to enhance my chances of getting hold of an expensive coin I have been considering for a while, but I must say that I have enjoyed having such a specimen! Jack 2 Quote
VickySilver Posted June 5, 2016 Posted June 5, 2016 And it almost literally has that appearance - specimen....Lovely surfaces and strike of course. 2 Quote
jelida Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 A couple of my acquisitions in the last week. Firstly an 1894 that appeared as a b-i-n on Ebay at £49.99. So I bought it. Really lovely in the hand. Quote
jelida Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 And secondly, a rather expensive 1862 overstrike from Baldwins. This coin has been sold twice before in the last few years, at Baldwins November Argentum sale in 2012, and then by Spink USA in January 2014, as part of the Gerald W Jackson collection. In both cases, the price with premium was close to that I paid. I trust it will stay put now, as I'm not likely to find a better. Jerry 3 Quote
jelida Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 Hmm, not sure about my photo quality; these are my first efforts with a digital SLR, more effort required! I might try a lighter background. Jerry Quote
Nordle11 Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 Some great buys Jerry, there's currently an 1894 that's not as good as that up on the bay and has already surpassed £50 so good spot. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 Nice finds Jerry and the pictures spot on ,i have a couple of 1862 that although high grade are nearly black. Hat off Quote
jacinbox Posted June 14, 2016 Posted June 14, 2016 On 08/06/2016 at 4:29 PM, jelida said: And secondly, a rather expensive 1862 overstrike from Baldwins. This coin has been sold twice before in the last few years, at Baldwins November Argentum sale in 2012, and then by Spink USA in January 2014, as part of the Gerald W Jackson collection. In both cases, the price with premium was close to that I paid. I trust it will stay put now, as I'm not likely to find a better. Jerry Very rare coin. 1 Quote
PWA 1967 Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 50 minutes ago, jacinbox said: Beauty! Graded? Was Gary but broken out ............Will be one to sell in my own collection , as sure i will find a better one 1 Quote
jacinbox Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 Looks AU to me so brave of you to part with it. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, jacinbox said: Looks AU to me so brave of you to part with it. Was Graded 55 NEF......CGS say £500. Pete says for what he paid......... better off out Quote
scott Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 a few of decent rarity 1931 missing waves 1864 wider date 7+G 1874 R8 8+J rated R9 dont see many 1876 wides at all. Quote
scott Posted June 20, 2016 Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) it is missing waves, there is nothing near the teeth, plus it has the characteristic 3 Edited June 20, 2016 by scott Quote
jelida Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 Here is the first of last weeks Ebay bargains that I alluded to in another thread. Not bad at all for £9.95 including postage! Jerry 3 Quote
IanB Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 That's a nice find and a great price compared to the book price. Wish I could spot these. Quote
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