Coins

[WednesdaysChild]

I'll try putting in the pics again...

Hi, everyone

I've recently come into inheriting a dozen coins, but after some amateur researching, I've been left rather confused about their worth! I have pictures of some of them

Any advice about their value (or any other interesting facts!) would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks

[TomGoodheart]

The silver ones are half-crowns (12.5p) and are worth bullion value for their silver content. Chris can no doubt tell you how much when he's next online.

The Canadian bank token is interesting but I don't know much about these! Hopefully someone else can help! Though judging from Ebay it's only worth a few quid.

Edited March 18, 2008 by TomGoodheart

[WednesdaysChild]

The silver ones are half-crowns (12.5p) and are worth bullion value for their silver content. Chris can no doubt tell you how much when he's next online.

The Canadian bank token is interesting but I don't know much about these! Hopefully someone else can help! Though judging from Ebay it's only worth a few quid.

Ah, ok! Thanks for that I may have to post up some more of these, it's all confusing me a bit. What's the difference between a coin that has "One Florin" on it, and a coin that has "One Florin Two Shillings" on it? I'm sorting them all out (thousands to go through!) and can't decide if they all need to go under one category...

[Chris Perkins]

Two Shillings and a Florin are the same just with different names.

Where are you WednesdaysChild? Thanks for your message, if you have lots of the same sort of thing perhaps I could visit to see them.

Usually the best way to sort them out is to split the silver coins into 3 groups...Sterling silver, .500 and no silver. Unless they are spectacular they are nearly always worth the silver value, the dates are pretty much irrelevant for lower grade (average) silver coins.

[WednesdaysChild]

Two Shillings and a Florin are the same just with different names.

Where are you WednesdaysChild? Thanks for your message, if you have lots of the same sort of thing perhaps I could visit to see them.

Usually the best way to sort them out is to split the silver coins into 3 groups...Sterling silver, .500 and no silver. Unless they are spectacular they are nearly always worth the silver value, the dates are pretty much irrelevant for lower grade (average) silver coins.

I'm in the Midlands - I wouldn't mind showing you them, it'll be good to have an expert opinion! Currently trying to sort all of them out - I'll send you a list of them all as soon as I finish. There are some older looking ones that may be useless as they don't appear to be silver. I can't work out what they are, though. Specifically, a bronzey looking one that has the head of a bloke on one side, with the writing "GeorgIVS IIIDEI GRATIA" one on side, and a shield on the other side, with "1790 G L REX F D M C M D S T M S F" etc(!) on the other side.

[Chris Perkins]

Is it more brassy than bronzy? If so, it sounds like an imitation 1790 Guinea (made later as a gaming token).

I'll await a list. A trip to the midlands has to be justified by the potential value of the accumulation!

[WednesdaysChild]

Is it more brassy than bronzy? If so, it sounds like an imitation 1790 Guinea (made later as a gaming token).

I'll await a list. A trip to the midlands has to be justified by the potential value of the accumulation!

Fair enough.

What's the name of a coin with Queen Vic on one side with "Victoria Dei Gratia" on that side and a shield with "1891 BRITANNIARUM REGINS FID DEF" written on the other?

Also, a much bigger coin with Queen Vic on one side with "Victoria D G BRITT REG FD" one one side and, on the reverse, a bloke riding a horse and slaying a dragon, with "1892" at the base?

[Chris Perkins]

The sizes in mm are usually much more useful than the descriptions, as they are often very similar for different coins.

The first is a half crown if it's 32mm and the latter is a crown if it's about 39mm and thicker.

[WednesdaysChild]

The sizes in mm are usually much more useful than the descriptions, as they are often very similar for different coins.

The first is a half crown if it's 32mm and the latter is a crown if it's about 39mm and thicker.

Another unidentifiable one. "GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA 1826" on one side, and a lion standing on a crown on the reverse, with "BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR" written around it.

Well, its been a long day sorting through these! Here's what I have so far...

Half Crowns

1894

1896 x 3

1897 x 2

1899 x 3

1900 x 4

1902

1906 x 6

1907 x 6

1908 x 3

1909 x 4

1910 x 3

1913 x 3

1914 x 9

1915 x 9

1916 x 3

1917

1918 x 5

1926 x 7

1932 x 8

Shilling

1891

1893 x 2

1895 x 5

1896

1898

1899

1900 x 2

1901 x 2

1906 x 3

1907 x 4

1911

1915 x 2

1916 x 2

Florin

1911 x 2

1912 x 6

1914 x 2

1915 x 2

1916

1918 x 3

1936

One Florin Two Shillings

18 in total, mostly late 1800’s

3 pence

Around 300 in total, starting in 1800’s, going into 1930’s

6 pence

9 in total, from the 1900’s

The others... well, they side in ominous piles, forcing me to sort them tomorrow. I think most of them are non British. They're bronzey and goldey, ranging in the 1800's mostly, and appear to be a combination of some British, German, Cuban, Palestinian, French, etc!

What do you reckon? Flog 'em all for the value of silver where possible?

[Chris Perkins]

That's not a bad amount of silver, it would certainly be worthwhile selling them. Some of them may be good enough for me to sell individually and for those I'd offer a bit more (dependant on my selling price, which depends exactly how good they are).

The 1826 coin is either a shilling or a sixpence, depending on the size!

The non silver coins may also have a value too, but usually the bulk of the worth is in the silver coins.

Would you be willing to send them insured to a London address? So far there isn't enough value to warrant a visit.

[WednesdaysChild]

That's not a bad amount of silver, it would certainly be worthwhile selling them. Some of them may be good enough for me to sell individually and for those I'd offer a bit more (dependant on my selling price, which depends exactly how good they are).

The 1826 coin is either a shilling or a sixpence, depending on the size!

The non silver coins may also have a value too, but usually the bulk of the worth is in the silver coins.

Would you be willing to send them insured to a London address? So far there isn't enough value to warrant a visit.

You mean send ALL of them in the post? Nah, I'd rather not spend the money shuttling the coins back and forth, especially if they're not worth a great deal. I'll get in touch the next time I'm near London and show you them in person, if I still have them. Thank you muchly for all your help

[Chris Perkins]

I'd take all that you've listed so far and pay a fair price (based on the silver/condition). I can't remember the last time I had to send something back to a private vendor (that's why I always get some details first to judge the potential).

It's very easy and painless and you can of course send them insured, but there's really no pressure! I've arranged a couple of good buy-ins recently, mainly from private vendors, but also from a few of the regular forum members here. In a couple of weeks I'm going to view what sounds like over £2000 worth of pre 1947 silver coins and someone else with 7 sovereigns. Both those are more local and should keep me busy for a while!

[Colin G.]

That's not a bad amount of silver, it would certainly be worthwhile selling them. Some of them may be good enough for me to sell individually and for those I'd offer a bit more (dependant on my selling price, which depends exactly how good they are).

The 1826 coin is either a shilling or a sixpence, depending on the size!

The non silver coins may also have a value too, but usually the bulk of the worth is in the silver coins.

Would you be willing to send them insured to a London address? So far there isn't enough value to warrant a visit.

You mean send ALL of them in the post? Nah, I'd rather not spend the money shuttling the coins back and forth, especially if they're not worth a great deal. I'll get in touch the next time I'm near London and show you them in person, if I still have them. Thank you muchly for all your help

Where abouts in the Midlands are you? I am based in the West Mids also and may be able to have a look for you. I have no doubt there are a few people on here who would vouch for me (I hope!!). Are you interested in selling them as a lot?

[Chris Perkins]

I'll vouch for you, but only if you sell what you don't want to me!

[WednesdaysChild]

I don't know if I want to them as a lot or individually. To be blunt (and quite predictable) I'd choose the method that'll make more quid!

Chris, if I don't end up meeting with Colin, I'll post them out to you or arrange a visit to London (I visit quite frequently). Thanks for your interest

[Chris Perkins]

You'd get the most for them individually but it may end up taking more time and trouble than they're worth. That's what coin re-housing agents like me are for!

I'm in London from the 29th for about a week, then it's back to Germany until April/May.