Sword Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Hello AllI have been reading the posts on the forum for quite a while and is now making now making my first post. I used to collect coins as a kid and have restarted the hobby a few years back. I like to collect crown size coins and have only got a very small collection. I brought the few coins I have from auctions and have to leave absentee bids as I generally cannot attend. The problem I found is that the auction photos are often not great and the actual coins, when in hand, can be half a grade out from the description sometimes. I therfore bid conservatively and don't win things often (Just as well as my budget is modest). Anyway, I would like to share images of my two favourite coins: a high grade 1898 crown with a very nice golden tone and an 1818 crown. The 1818 crown was slabbed by cgs as a new variety to them (second 1 in 1818 with no serif) and graded EF70. Like most members, I don't slab coins because I need someone to tell me the grade but I like to be able to look at both sides easily and can enjoy the coins in a shaded corner of the garden! I have only seen one other 1818 crown with on serif to second 1 and that was on ebay. Photos to follow: Quote
Peter Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Hi Sword and welcomeEach to their own on slabbing.I have a few slabbed coins but have never had any slabbed.Your two crowns look fantastic.Keep posting beauties like those. Quote
Coinery Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Yes, Sword, we never tire on here of seeing coins of that quality! Welcome aboard, you obviously have great taste! Quote
Paulus Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 1818 crown reverseWelcome to the forum, those are fantastic examples! Quote
Accumulator Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Welcome to the forum Sword. It's hard to find such quality crowns. Well done! Quote
copper123 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 A crown collection is a wonderful thing to have.Not one for the person who has no patience or is without deep pockets Quote
Peckris Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Welcome to the forums Sword You obviously have a good eye - those are two lovely crowns. And better, in my opinion, to have two like that, rather than a dozen in VF or less. (Post-1816, I mean - early milled is a different kettle of fish, for which you'd need VERY deep pockets! ) Quote
Peckris Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) ... Edited October 3, 2012 by Peckris Quote
Colin G. Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Very nice, great introduction and great looking coins Edited October 3, 2012 by Colin G. Quote
Sword Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 Many thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to benefitting from all your advice and expertise! Quote
Red Riley Posted October 4, 2012 Posted October 4, 2012 Hi Sword,Welcome to the forum. That 1818 is very impressive. Quote
Sword Posted October 5, 2012 Author Posted October 5, 2012 Hi Sword,Welcome to the forum. That 1818 is very impressive.Thank you. Quote
SEnumis Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Welcome to the forum - some very nice crowns there. Quote
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