Citizen H Posted January 17 Posted January 17 unfortunately even at a beginners entry level some coins are best kept away from a collection In my world I always like for a second opinion... just...Just in case I'm wrongly to write these off to the silver scrap pot.... N.B the 1918 has a buckle to it. although looks ok. all and any comments please do fire away. many many thanks "H" Quote
Paddy Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Sadly in that condition they are probably no better than scrap as pretty common. There are collectors for them even in this grade as they are an easy target for beginners and date run people, but still only change hands at scrap money. Just to point out though, these are not "Maundy" coins - they are circulation silver threepences. Maundy coins of the same denomination were and still are made, but they are usually proof or proof like, and may have other subtle differences from the circulation versions. 2 Quote
Citizen H Posted January 17 Author Posted January 17 41 minutes ago, Paddy said: Sadly in that condition they are probably no better than scrap as pretty common. There are collectors for them even in this grade as they are an easy target for beginners and date run people, but still only change hands at scrap money. Just to point out though, these are not "Maundy" coins - they are circulation silver threepences. Maundy coins of the same denomination were and still are made, but they are usually proof or proof like, and may have other subtle differences from the circulation versions. Hello Paddy, this small group is the worse from my grandfathers hoard, I took it that they were Maundy 3d... as I have 20 (Believed to be Maundy coins) that I bought over the years 1992 up until 2015... one has a note written by me saying Victorian Colonial, Silver Coin 1 1/2 1839.... so this I guess this is what was bought as Maundy in error..? me thinks this was the end period of buying!?!??! oh heck 20 to follow ......to be checked and confirmed..... I'll tell you I thought this coin collecting would easier than the medals.... Not so....! Many Thanks "H" Quote
Paddy Posted January 17 Posted January 17 That's a very nice three halfpence (usually pronounced three ha'pence). I love these tiny coins and have managed to get all the dates eventually. (1837 is the trickiest I seem to remember.) Although technically colonial, they were legal tender in the UK. 3 Quote
Peckris 2 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 The penny ha’penny is a currency, not a Maundy, coin. 1 Quote
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