CromwellCrown Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Hey guys,I joined this forum in late 2011 really in order to sell my coin collection rather than discuss it; however, as one or two of the people to whom I sold coins can confirm I've been feeling this was a mistake and thus buying back some of my previous coins and overall collecting again. Hopefully will become a regular member of this forum, here are a couple of the members of my new collection Robbie Quote
Nordle11 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Robbie,I only joined recently, but it really is a great forum and some great help here too so welcome back.Can I ask what the second picture is of?Matt Quote
CromwellCrown Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 Hey Matt, Sure thing - when I collected back in 2011 my dream coin was one of those, a Newark siege coin. During the Civil War Newark was under siege and out of desperation they chopped up silver plates for use as coinage; after the war they were often pierced for use as pendants. This one has been badly holed/filled but without would likely have cost me 10 times more than what I paid for it due to the good condition. I love the history of these coins so they're my favourite Robbie Quote
Nordle11 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Hey Matt, Sure thing - when I collected back in 2011 my dream coin was one of those, a Newark siege coin. During the Civil War Newark was under siege and out of desperation they chopped up silver plates for use as coinage; after the war they were often pierced for use as pendants. This one has been badly holed/filled but without would likely have cost me 10 times more than what I paid for it due to the good condition. I love the history of these coins so they're my favourite RobbieThanks for the exerpt of history Robbie, great coin too, I especially like the simplicity to it! The only square coin I know of (because I've not been paying much attention to them in all honesty) is the one which comes in the proof sets (I think possibly Irish ones too).I like the background to that coin you have there, did it cost you much out of interest? Quote
Nordle11 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 And from my little bit of research I am guessing that this is also a shilling? (going by the XII on the ob.) Quote
CromwellCrown Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 Hi again,Yep, it's a shilling alright. I'm not too shy, it cost me £180, but without the hole it would have been worth in the thousands. I know that there's a note at the start of Spinks saying most collectors would prefer a common coin in excellent condition than a rarity in poorer condition but I've never agreed; I really like rarer, older coins, and am willing to make sacrifices such as the plug in this coin in order to have it in my collection Robbie Quote
Nordle11 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Robbie, from the prices I've seen just from about 20 minutes of internetting I think £180 isn't a bad price! And it's not bad condition for a keep sake I must say. Entices me further to start a small 'type' collection along side my date run..Lovely coin nonetheless thanks for sharing! Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.