Found old uk coins/need HELP

[Ako26]

I am 26 years old and have found some old coins my dad left me when he passed.i have researched them online but don't really understand the terms like mint and all the abbreviations!

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what the coins are worth I have written the date found on the coin and what the coin is if that helps.

Here are the list of what I have

Three pence

1911

1912

1915

1919

1930

1934

1935

1940

1941

1967

1882

Sixpence

1888

1918

1928

1931

1933

1934

1937

1938

1940

1941

1942

1945

1946

1967

Florin

1922

1928

1929

1933

1935

Half crown

1922

1926

1967

Two shilling 1938

Four pence 1845

[Peckris]

I am 26 years old and have found some old coins my dad left me when he passed.i have researched them online but don't really understand the terms like mint and all the abbreviations!

I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what the coins are worth I have written the date found on the coin and what the coin is if that helps.

Here are the list of what I have

Three pence

1911

1912

1915

1919

1930

1934

1935

1940

1941

1967

1882

Sixpence

1888

1918

1928

1931

1933

1934

1937

1938

1940

1941

1942

1945

1946

1967

Florin

1922

1928

1929

1933

1935

Half crown

1922

1926

1967

Two shilling 1938

Four pence 1845

Condition is absolutely everything. The coins you describe could range from a £1 or two (for their silver value) up to hundreds in perfect mint condition. For example, the 1845 groat is worth £10 in Fine (good condition with everything clear, but quite a lot of wear) up to £165 in Mint. The 1922 halfcrown, to pick another example, would range from scrap silver value in average condition, up to well over £100 in Mint condition. So you see, knowing the condition is vital. It would help if you could post a few pictures (you'll have to reduce the resolution to 150k which is the limit per post here, or else upload them to Image Shack or Omnicoins or some other suitable picture hosting site, and post the links here).

I'll try and add a few pictures to show you what the main condition grades are like.

Edited June 18, 2013 by Peckris

[Peckris]

Not even Fine - a lot of wear, which you can see from the lack of hair detail, and the 'worn down' patches

[Peckris]

Just about Very Fine - a lot more detail visible on the portrait, but still some wear.

[Peckris]

Extremely Fine - near perfect but there is still a trace or two of rubbing and wear on the highest points

[Peckris]

Mint condition - no wear or damage at all

(Sorry about the small sizes of these - they were all scans and I usually enlarge them in Photoshop but don't have time today).

[Ako26]

Ok thankyou very much I will add some photos later if that would be ok for you too look over.

[Peter]

Hi

All the pre 1947 silver has bullion value.

Pre 1947 is 50% silver and pre 1920 92.5%.

As Peck stated condition is the key.

[Ako26]

I have made a flikr account and have uploaded a photo of the half crown.i hope it has worked if so I will upload more.

Thanks for your patience

Here's the link....

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/97659741@N02/

[azda]

The flickr pics have worked, and by the looks of things your father already has the coins graded on the paper wallet. The F+ represents Fine plus or Good Fine. Check the other paper wallets for such. VF GVF EF etc

[Ako26]

Yes you are right they do all have abbreviations on them.what do they all mean and what would be my next step in finding there value or if I was to sell them where would I do So?is eBay the best site or do I need to be looking elsewhere?

Thankyou

[Ako26]

After more research after it was pointed out there was grade marks on the coin pockets here is the list again of what coins I have and next to them are the added grades that are on the pouches.

Three pence

1882 F+

1911 F

1912 VF

1915 F

1919 F

1930 VF+

1934 VF

1935 EF

1940 VAC

1941 VAC

Sixpence

1888 EF

1918 VF-

1928 F

1931 F

1933 F

1934 VF

1937 VF

1938 F

1940 VF

1941 F

1942 F+

1945 VF

1946 F+

Florin

1922 F-

1928 F-

1929 F-

1933 F-

1935 F

Half crown

1922 F+

1926 VF

1967

Two shilling 1938 VF-

Four pence 1845 EF

[Peter]

Try this site for a guide to prices.I can't load flicker so I can't comment on the grades.

http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/values/index.html

[Peckris]

After more research after it was pointed out there was grade marks on the coin pockets here is the list again of what coins I have and next to them are the added grades that are on the pouches.

Three pence

1882 F+

1911 F

1912 VF

1915 F

1919 F

1930 VF+

1934 VF

1935 EF

1940 VAC

1941 VAC

Sixpence

1888 EF

1918 VF-

1928 F

1931 F

1933 F

1934 VF

1937 VF

1938 F

1940 VF

1941 F

1942 F+

1945 VF

1946 F+

Florin

1922 F-

1928 F-

1929 F-

1933 F-

1935 F

Half crown

1922 F+

1926 VF

1967

Two shilling 1938 VF-

Four pence 1845 EF

Of those, the most valuable items would be the EF Victorian silver (do you have pictures?)

However, it's quite possible that he consistently undergraded - that 1922 halfcrown has some ugly green verdigris patches but in terms of wear it is at least VF, probably better. So if you post pictures of the Victorian EF silver, and the 1926 halfcrown, we can tell for sure and maybe give you some advice about values.

[Ako26]

I have uploaded pics (front and back) of the ones that have EF written on them a couple have holes in them which I assume isn't good but as ur aware I'm completely useless at this subject so any help is really appreciated.

Here's the link again.....

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/97659741@N02/

[declanwmagee]

Oh dear. EF and "got a hole in it" are mutually exclusive I'm afraid!

[Ako26]

So none of them have any value at all?

If not thankyou all for your help!!!!

[Coinery]

So none of them have any value at all?

If not thankyou all for your help!!!!

Hi Ako26, they all have value!

It's refreshing to find an old-school grader! Your father was very conservative with his grading, rather than the 'everything is uncirculated' contingent you get on eBay et al.

If all the other coins have also been graded by your father, it's probably going to be an easy 'ish' exercise to price them, provided they are not polished, holed, green or cleaned!

Most of the lower grade coins on ebay tend to make around (or less than) half of book price (book, meaning the major UK price guide, Spink's Catalogue) so, if you have those figures, you'll know, more or less, where you stand!

If someone doesn't pop up those prices overnight, I'll get them to you tomorrow!

I think your dad would have been most welcome here...there's a seriousness about his grading and documenting that's endearing!

[TomGoodheart]

Coinery that is most helpful thankyou very much if its easier to email me then my email is as follows

I've removed your email address just for your privacy Ako. While you need to register to post here, some of the forum can be viewed by non-members. You might not want your details visible to anyone that visits!

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[Ako26]

Thanks tom!!!

Coinery that info would be great Thankyou!!!

[Coinery]

Thanks tom!!!

Coinery that info would be great Thankyou!!!

No problems, I'll post it up on this thread tomorrow!

[Peckris]

Thanks tom!!!

Coinery that info would be great Thankyou!!!

The great value-destroyer is cleaning. But putting a hole in is even more of a no-no! They've clearly been worn as pendants or jewellery, and their only value now is their silver bullion value - which for groats and sixpences is fairly modest I'm afraid.

There's a lot more silver in the halfcrowns and florins (though only 50% from 1920 onwards to 1946). The two halfcrowns we have pictures of aren't too bad as coins either and should fetch a few £ on eBay.

[Peter]

Should buy a nice meal at the local Indian. keep posting.

I usually start at 99p and they tend to end up at the market price.

Although bulk up the damaged silver.

Don't bother selling modern bronze.

[Coinery]

Oooops, sorry, completely lost this thread, AND the plot, for a few engine repairing days!

Anyway, I digress! Here are the 'approximate' 2013 Spink prices for your coins, provided they are uncleaned, ungrazed, unholed, undented, undinged...you get the picture! You 'may' get around 50% of that value on an eBay sale (of course, you could also get 99p for a £100 coin, or £100 from an idiot for a 99p coin), though selling on ebay is a whole chapter in itself.

Anyway, I hope the below book figures for a 'good for grade' coin are useful to you.

The very best of luck!

Three pence

1882 F+ maundy is Bullion only, currency £7-8

1911 F maund. & currency is bullion only.

1912 VF £1-3 for M&C

1915 F bullion

1919 F Bull.

1930 VF+ M. £3 C. £8-£10

1934 VF M&C Bullion

1935 EF M £12, C £2

1940 VAC ??? Currency = EF £5, UNC £25...

1941 VAC ???? Currency = EF £4, UNC £25

Sixpence

1888 EF £35

1918 VF- £10

1928 F Bullion

1931 F " "

1933 F " "

1934 VF £3

1937 VF Bull.

1938 F " "

1940 VF " "

1941 F " "

1942 F+ " "

1945 VF " "

1946 F+ " "

Florin

1922 F- £4

1928 F- Bull.

1929 F- " "

1933 F- " "

1935 F " "

Half crown

1922 F+ £5-7

1926 VF £20 (there is a 'No colon after OMN variety, which is £50 in VF)

1967 Love only!

Two shilling 1938 VF- £2

Four pence 1845 EF Maundy £15, Currency Groat is £80

[Ako26]

Thanks very much for the price guide.where online would I sell these coins that have value? Is there a website to sell coins or is it only eBay?

And what does bull mean?

Thanks!