copper123 Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 I see the ex used car salesmans mrs has a mule farthing for sale for £1250 , real bargain that isn't it chaps? Quote
scott Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 O.Odoesn't matter how rare a coin is, nothing post 1860 is worth that, and there are fair few rarer things. Quote
DaveG38 Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Some of those obverse 'teeth' look very bead like to me. Quote
RLC35 Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Here is what a real Mule looks like. It has some edge marks on the reverse, but it is the real thing! I just picked it up at the "ANA Worlds Fair of Money" in Chicago yesterday. Believe me...I'll take a lot less the 1,250 for it! Ha,Ha! Quote
RLC35 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Some of those obverse 'teeth' look very bead like to me.Dave, I just took a look at Martin Platt's 1860, that you guys referred too...in my opinion it really is a Mule...FYI! Ha,Ha Quote
azda Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 I like the Description of this, just Shows the arrogance of the man, last Paragraph reads:We have never come across another example of this medallion so must assume it is quite rare - possibly So basically what he's saying is, if the Platts have Never seen or handled one then it will be rare. 1 Quote
azda Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Full description An opportunity to acquire a beautiful choice example of the1952 - 1977 QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE MEDALLIONBoxed in original case of issue.Obverse depicts Queen's bust with legend 'HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II' and dates 1952 - 1977 below.Reverse shows crown with lettering '25 YEARS'. There are thistles, roses, daffodils and shamrock beneath representing the four countries of the United Kingdom and the legend reads 'THE QUEEN'S SILVER JUBILEE'Struck in sterling 0.925 silver - weight 24.5 grams - diameter is 38mm.We have never come across another example of this medallion so must assume it is quite rare - possibly privately struck?Bidding starts at 99p with no reserve. Quote
Peckris Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 O.Odoesn't matter how rare a coin is, nothing post 1860 is worth that, and there are fair few rarer things.Try telling that to a prospective buyer of a BU 1874 "G's over sideways" Quote
DaveG38 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Some of those obverse 'teeth' look very bead like to me.Dave, I just took a look at Martin Platt's 1860, that you guys referred too...in my opinion it really is a Mule...FYI! Ha,HaBob,Fair enough - from the pic, I didn't like the look of the bead like teeth. Maybe more obvious in hand. Either way, at £1250 and cleaned, I'm not interested. Quote
Colin G. Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 O.Odoesn't matter how rare a coin is, nothing post 1860 is worth that, and there are fair few rarer things.Try telling that to a prospective buyer of a BU 1874 "G's over sideways" I know of one in existence...just got to wait for it to come on the market Quote
Colin G. Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Some of those obverse 'teeth' look very bead like to me.Dave, I just took a look at Martin Platt's 1860, that you guys referred too...in my opinion it really is a Mule...FYI! Ha,HaBob,Fair enough - from the pic, I didn't like the look of the bead like teeth. Maybe more obvious in hand. Either way, at £1250 and cleaned, I'm not interested.I agree with Bob it is a genuine 1860 Mule. Quote
NRP Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 What grade is the coin? Would have to be GEF + at that price Quote
NRP Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Just seen the pics looks like a gvf so definitely not worth 1250 Quote
RLC35 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 I think it is either VF or GVF, but it does have a weak reverse. Worth about 450 to 500 pounds...IMHO! Quote
NRP Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 O.Odoesn't matter how rare a coin is, nothing post 1860 is worth that, and there are fair few rarer things.How about an 1864 copper proof farthing?? Quote
VickySilver Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 How about a proof 1863 or proof 1869 farthing - these are RARE! Quote
RLC35 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Is there a 1869 proof farthing? I don't see one in the book. Quote
VickySilver Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Yes, I have seen it. Was originally sold in an SNC circular about 10 years ago...I would think it would go 1250 or above if it came up for sale. Edited August 16, 2013 by VickySilver Quote
Rob Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 O.Odoesn't matter how rare a coin is, nothing post 1860 is worth that, and there are fair few rarer things.Looks like I'm a serial offender in the overpaying department then. Quote
VickySilver Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 Are the choices limited to farthings? If so, I am guilty as well...Like maybe the '93 Jub. 6d in high grade, etc.? Quote
Rob Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 I must confess that the prospect of a 1933 penny or whatever for less than £1250 does have its appeal. To provide the means of passing a law on this matter I suggest we vote Scott for our MP (Bury South) and get rid of that Ivan Lewis bloke. Quote
Paulus Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 I must confess that the prospect of a 1933 penny or whatever for less than £1250 does have its appeal. To provide the means of passing a law on this matter I suggest we vote Scott for our MP (Bury South) and get rid of that Ivan Lewis bloke.lol he has my vote! Will it be inflation adjusted each year Scott? Quote
copper123 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Posted August 16, 2013 Did not a Bury mp go to prison for fraud , really we should vote martin Platt MP for bury.I think you are very generous gradeing the platt mule GVF or vf - I am sure its not that nice.I think i am closer with good fine , or maybe my grading is bit strict. Quote
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