DJMonty Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Hey everyone.After finding a small tub of coins I bought a while ago, I've decided to start collecting coins again. My collection as it stands includes:1946 Farthing1954 Half Penny1921 One Penny1954 Three Pence1955 One Shilling1961 Two Shillings1947 Half Crown1965 Crown (Churchill Commemorative)I'd also like to start a collection of post-decimal coins. I have yet to start that one.Could somebody suggest the best way to proceed with these two collections, keeping in mind there are no coin shops in my town (that I am aware of)Thanks in advance. Quote
Coinery Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Hey everyone.After finding a small tub of coins I bought a while ago, I've decided to start collecting coins again. My collection as it stands includes:1946 Farthing1954 Half Penny1921 One Penny1954 Three Pence1955 One Shilling1961 Two Shillings1947 Half Crown1965 Crown (Churchill Commemorative)I'd also like to start a collection of post-decimal coins. I have yet to start that one.Could somebody suggest the best way to proceed with these two collections, keeping in mind there are no coin shops in my town (that I am aware of)Thanks in advance.Welcome DJMonty,Don't feel put off by the lack of response, there appears to be a few site technical difficulties! I've been onboard over a year now, and it's never happened before, so no big deal I don't think?Anyway, I've struggled to leave you this post, as it's been difficult to move through the links but, when the site's back to normal, have a browse through the books for sale here. The Check Your Change book has been highly recommended by many for those post-decimal rarities!Could be a good starting point! Quote
del Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Hey everyone.After finding a small tub of coins I bought a while ago, I've decided to start collecting coins again. My collection as it stands includes:1946 Farthing1954 Half Penny1921 One Penny1954 Three Pence1955 One Shilling1961 Two Shillings1947 Half Crown1965 Crown (Churchill Commemorative)Hi DJMONTY,I'd probably choose a particular denomination to collect,e.g farthings and concentrate on them.At the end of the day it's up to you,there are no rules.Youv'e made a good move by posting on this site.Some of these guys(and dolls)have been collecting for years.Happy hunting!!I'd also like to start a collection of post-decimal coins. I have yet to start that one.Could somebody suggest the best way to proceed with these two collections, keeping in mind there are no coin shops in my town (that I am aware of)Thanks in advance.Welcome DJMonty,Don't feel put off by the lack of response, there appears to be a few site technical difficulties! I've been onboard over a year now, and it's never happened before, so no big deal I don't think?Anyway, I've struggled to leave you this post, as it's been difficult to move through the links but, when the site's back to normal, have a browse through the books for sale here. The Check Your Change book has been highly recommended by many for those post-decimal rarities!Could be a good starting point! Quote
azda Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Hello and welcome. It's maybe better to focus on one thing at a time........Time and money will always restrict the average collector. Take your time and look at what sort/type coins interest you then focus in that area of collecting. Ask yourself what you want to eventually achieve in collecting, is it for the retirement or because you love coins, many questions only you can answer, forums members can only help in other respects, but always enjoy the coins you buy.....Many books are avaliable on the subjetc, some written by members here. The banner at the top of the site will show you some that are very helpful. If in doubt, always ask, it can get a bit fiesty here, but we mean no harm, just watch out for the old guy called Peckris, he bites Quote
Colin G. Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Hello and welcome. It's maybe better to focus on one thing at a time........Time and money will always restrict the average collector. Take your time and look at what sort/type coins interest you then focus in that area of collecting. Ask yourself what you want to eventually achieve in collecting, is it for the retirement or because you love coins, many questions only you can answer, forums members can only help in other respects, but always enjoy the coins you buy.....Many books are avaliable on the subjetc, some written by members here. The banner at the top of the site will show you some that are very helpful. If in doubt, always ask, it can get a bit fiesty here, but we mean no harm, just watch out for the old guy called Peckris, he bites Wise advice...always good to have a focus to a collection, but if you don't know what that is yet, try a trip to a local coin fair to give you some ideas and an opportunity to look at various collecting areas in the flesh Quote
Peckris Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Hello and welcome. It's maybe better to focus on one thing at a time........Time and money will always restrict the average collector. Take your time and look at what sort/type coins interest you then focus in that area of collecting. Ask yourself what you want to eventually achieve in collecting, is it for the retirement or because you love coins, many questions only you can answer, forums members can only help in other respects, but always enjoy the coins you buy.....Many books are avaliable on the subjetc, some written by members here. The banner at the top of the site will show you some that are very helpful. If in doubt, always ask, it can get a bit fiesty here, but we mean no harm, just watch out for the old guy called Peckris, he bites Even if the "D" in DJMonty stands for "Dave", you're still safe with me Your chosen hobby is a good one, with a lot of enthusiasts. The small tub you have will hopefully kick-start your ambition to collect coins - you've had some good advice, I'll only add one thing : collect in the highest grade you can afford (and if you need any help in grading, that book in the advert above, "Grading British Coins", is a fantastic place to start, and well worth buying and perusing). Quote
DJMonty Posted September 17, 2012 Author Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks for the responses, everyone, I appreciate it.I'll definitely check out those books, and have a look on the internet for a local coin fair.Today I got a 1967 Three Pence piece in change, it must have seemed like a pound coin. That will be added to the list in the first post, which I will be using for reference when beginning to catalogue my coins Quote
Nick Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks for the responses, everyone, I appreciate it.I'll definitely check out those books, and have a look on the internet for a local coin fair.Today I got a 1967 Three Pence piece in change, it must have seemed like a pound coin. That will be added to the list in the first post, which I will be using for reference when beginning to catalogue my coinsIf only they were worth a pound, we'd all be rich. Quote
DJMonty Posted September 17, 2012 Author Posted September 17, 2012 Hey everyone.After finding a small tub of coins I bought a while ago, I've decided to start collecting coins again. My collection as it stands includes:1946 Farthing1954 Half Penny1921 One Penny1954 Three Pence1967 Three Pence1955 One Shilling1961 Two Shillings1947 Half Crown1965 Crown (Churchill Commemorative)I'd also like to start a collection of post-decimal coins. I have yet to start that one.Could somebody suggest the best way to proceed with these two collections, keeping in mind there are no coin shops in my town (that I am aware of)Thanks in advance. Quote
ski Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Today I got a 1967 Three Pence piece in change, it must have seemed like a pound coinwow, i thought those days were long past Quote
Peter Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Keep in there.My Parents bought me a coin of my choice for Xmas since the middle 80's.I still know them all and their value has increased...better than socks and aftershave. Quote
davidrj Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Today I got a 1967 Three Pence piece in change, it must have seemed like a pound coinRoughly about the same purchasing power! it would have bought a decent sized chocolate barwow, i thought those days were long past I got a 1939 Irish halfpenny (scarce coin) in my change last year, also had a 1954 farthing a couple of years ago Quote
declanwmagee Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Keep in there.My Parents bought me a coin of my choice for Xmas since the middle 80's.I still know them all I still know all my parents too, Peter! Quote
Peter Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Keep in there.My Parents bought me a coin of my choice for Xmas since the middle 80's.I still know them all I still know all my parents too, Peter! I left myself open for that. It was late on a Friday night and my English O level let me down Quote
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