I must still be a novice

[Gary D]

Two days ago I purchased from ebay a 1917 maundy 3d which arrived today.

"Exceptional silver (0.9250) coin (part of Maundy Set) struck within a set from 1911 to 1920. George V was the second son of Edward VII, and was born in 1865. He had 5 sons and one daughter. He was King during the 1st. World War (1914-1918) and visited the front on several occasions, and during one of His visits had a bad fall breaking the pelvis, injury that would pain him for the rest of his life. Although Britain finish victorious, the tragic loss of 1.5m men dead and/or crippled, largest problems occurred for the generations to follow. During His reign the Empire divided; Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.Owing the steep price of silver in 1919/20 the issue of standard 0.9250 was debased to 0.5000. in 1912, 1918/9 some pennies were minted under contract to Heaton (Birmingham) Mint. Farthings were again issued. Crown pieces had not been issued for circulation but they were struck in small numbers in 1927/1936, and a special commemorative crown minted on 1935 to be issued in celebration of His Silver Jubilee. As George V died in January 1936, it is likely that all coins dated of 1936 were struck during the reign of George VI."

Ok I didn't both to read all of this gumpf, I got as far as (part of maundy set) then my eyes glazzed over. Anyway low and behold a rather scrappy currency 1917 3d arrived so I sent a message to say I will be returning it.

"Hi, I have just received the 1917 silver 3d and it is a currency piece not maundy. The maundy peices are proof-like which this coin obviously is not, I would like to return it for a refund."

And the answer

"Hi Gary!

I'm surprised to read the contents of your above e-mail. Starting from the begin. Maundy Sets were never minted and given away

as a PROOF grade. Mainly the proof coins are distinctively milled with a frost center i.e. busts, heads, faces. FOC grade is the

highest from the mint to Maundy sets. The regular Identical coins have dull dies and Maundy type brighter. I deal with coins

for the last 55 years and attended 3 Mints, seeing mintage machines using different processed dies, depending of the raw

metals quality, and those more difficult dies designs. The high relieves are planned mainly for the contracts mintage, for how

many years the coins are expected to circulate and a possible melt down date. Regarding your requirement to get your cost

back, it's within my established rules, for any customer not happy with his buy, the return within 7 days of his or her original

receipt, will be accepted with no questions asked. Regards.

You learn something new every day.

[£400 for a Penny ?]

Perhaps, like me, you were scrambling to get all your jobs done so you could crack open a bottle of red and watch the football ?

Only twice in my collecting life, have I done better on ebay than I was expecting.

It is a sea of mediocrity, within which swim sharks.

[argentumandcoins]

Gary,

I have hundreds of Maundy 3d's lying around if you want them. Any date you like from 1887 to 1944 and some even earlier. They may look like currency but they are definitely maundy, and silver, and threepence, and probably touched by a Monarch, and very very rare....

do you want them? If not, Ebay it is!!!!!

[Gary D]

Gary,

I have hundreds of Maundy 3d's lying around if you want them. Any date you like from 1887 to 1944 and some even earlier. They may look like currency but they are definitely maundy, and silver, and threepence, and probably touched by a Monarch, and very very rare....

do you want them? If not, Ebay it is!!!!!

Are they all FOC?

[argentumandcoins]

Yes, of course.

Postage is 1.99 per coin though

[azda]

Do our dealer friends amoungst us give reductions to members for coins?

[argentumandcoins]

Do our dealer friends amoungst us give reductions to members for coins?

Azda that's a cheeky wee question to be asking!!

I offer 10% to my best customers on everything except bullion items.

I can extend this courtesy to forum members on nearly every item on my site (some margins are very tight as I get burned on some purchases just like everyone else )

If you are interested in anything get in touch by email and I will send you a multi-use discount code for use at checkout. Postage is free for all sales over £150.

John.

[azda]

Do our dealer friends amoungst us give reductions to members for coins?

Azda that's a cheeky wee question to be asking!!

I offer 10% to my best customers on everything except bullion items.

I can extend this courtesy to forum members on nearly every item on my site (some margins are very tight as I get burned on some purchases just like everyone else )

If you are interested in anything get in touch by email and I will send you a multi-use discount code for use at checkout. Postage is free for all sales over £150.

John.

If you don't ask John you don't get

[1949threepence]

Two days ago I purchased from ebay a 1917 maundy 3d which arrived today.

"Exceptional silver (0.9250) coin (part of Maundy Set) struck within a set from 1911 to 1920. George V was the second son of Edward VII, and was born in 1865. He had 5 sons and one daughter. He was King during the 1st. World War (1914-1918) and visited the front on several occasions, and during one of His visits had a bad fall breaking the pelvis, injury that would pain him for the rest of his life. Although Britain finish victorious, the tragic loss of 1.5m men dead and/or crippled, largest problems occurred for the generations to follow. During His reign the Empire divided; Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.Owing the steep price of silver in 1919/20 the issue of standard 0.9250 was debased to 0.5000. in 1912, 1918/9 some pennies were minted under contract to Heaton (Birmingham) Mint. Farthings were again issued. Crown pieces had not been issued for circulation but they were struck in small numbers in 1927/1936, and a special commemorative crown minted on 1935 to be issued in celebration of His Silver Jubilee. As George V died in January 1936, it is likely that all coins dated of 1936 were struck during the reign of George VI."

Ok I didn't both to read all of this gumpf, I got as far as (part of maundy set) then my eyes glazzed over. Anyway low and behold a rather scrappy currency 1917 3d arrived so I sent a message to say I will be returning it.

"Hi, I have just received the 1917 silver 3d and it is a currency piece not maundy. The maundy peices are proof-like which this coin obviously is not, I would like to return it for a refund."

And the answer

"Hi Gary!

I'm surprised to read the contents of your above e-mail. Starting from the begin. Maundy Sets were never minted and given away

as a PROOF grade. Mainly the proof coins are distinctively milled with a frost center i.e. busts, heads, faces. FOC grade is the

highest from the mint to Maundy sets. The regular Identical coins have dull dies and Maundy type brighter. I deal with coins

for the last 55 years and attended 3 Mints, seeing mintage machines using different processed dies, depending of the raw

metals quality, and those more difficult dies designs. The high relieves are planned mainly for the contracts mintage, for how

many years the coins are expected to circulate and a possible melt down date. Regarding your requirement to get your cost

back, it's within my established rules, for any customer not happy with his buy, the return within 7 days of his or her original

receipt, will be accepted with no questions asked. Regards.

You learn something new every day.

Very lecturing tone from someone who probably hasn't been dealing in coins for the last 55 years. I'd also say that as Edward VIII was on the throne from 20 January 1936 to 11 December 1936, the majority of coins dated 1936 were struck during his reign, not George VI.

Not to mention that he was wrong.