ozjohn Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I've just received a 1927 florin I brought on Ebay. I can't believe the relatively low price this coin brings as there were only 15000 minted for the proof sets with no issue for general circulation in 1927. Also I have noticed several circulated examples of this coin turning up on ebay which suggests many sets would have been broken up and spent as it was released just before the start of the great depression. I suspect the number of this coin still in high grade is considerably less than the 15000 issued adding to its rarity. Quote
Nicholas Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Agreed. In a larger market Ie USA the equivalent coin in say age/rarity/condition would fetch considerably more. And there are countless examples of this. Occasionally a GB coin "crosses over" when sold slabbed in the US bringing the equivalent US coin price into reality. For example-http://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/world-coins/great-britain-victoria-gold-proof-5-1887-/a/3030-24355.sand http://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/world-coins/great-britain-victoria-gold-proof-5-1893-/a/3015-25037.sand of course they're big gold and very shiny... Edited June 23, 2014 by Nicholas Quote
Nicholas Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 $69,000 USD 1893 5 Pound$47,000 USD 1887 5 PoundIf you don't mind. Quote
Nordle11 Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks for the prices Nicholas! Saves signing up Quote
Nicholas Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Yep. Else you might have thought I work for heritage then... Quote
sound Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 John,Your point is well made, totally agree. Think all 20 Century silver proof coins up to the 1950's are undervalued. I have been accumulating them for some time.Mark Quote
VickySilver Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Well, still have to find the buyer side to complement the demand side of the supply-demand curve. I suspect this aspect lags.... Quote
Peter Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Proof coins generally remain in collectors hands and are readily available when we pop our cloggs..sad but true.My teenage daughters have an interest in my coins and cataloging ....they do know a few farthing varieties Quote
sound Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Well, still have to find the buyer side to complement the demand side of the supply-demand curve. I suspect this aspect lags....Well Vicky you are probably right, which really supports Johns point. Think its best to get in early before the buyers wake up.Mark Quote
Paulus Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Same goes for the wreath crowns (non-proof) in my book, they are relatively cheap given the very low mintages, again perhaps there is just not the demand (yet)? 1 Quote
sound Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Well here's my offering. Yep buyers slow to catch on LOL. Quote
sound Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Like this one too. John you have pressed the right buttons with me. Edited June 23, 2014 by sound Quote
sound Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 woops the last one is not a proof. carried away again Quote
VickySilver Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Keep that enthusiasm!More pictures, please.... 1 Quote
Peter Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Cracking coins Mark.Great to see Suffolk old boys with a few nice uns. 1 Quote
sound Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Peter,After being bundled to death by my Grandsons this weekend have to admit I now qualify as an old un Mark 1 Quote
Peter Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 I've got my Aunt (mums youngest sister) arriving tomorrow from the States....Oh dear...wish me well.My sister moved away 30 years ago.(nice one Penny)They will want to go to Felixstowe,a few Antique places and a couple of cheap pubs....I will be on call 24/7 for the next three weeks HELP. 1 Quote
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