Paulus Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Can someone explain why Pobjoy Mint issues are collectable to some? Are they the modern equivalent of Ashmore repros?e.g.link Edited August 21, 2014 by Paulus Quote
Rob Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Probably the only feasible way to acquire rare date pennies for those who just have to 'complete' the series. Quote
Paulus Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Thanks Rob, that would not be for me, at least not at the price they go for! Why don't they do a 1933! (Not that I'd be interested in that either, not into pennies, thank goodness, given all the micro varieties and high prices!) Edited August 21, 2014 by Paulus Quote
Rob Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 There is no right or wrong about what you collect. Each to their own - thank goodness. Quote
VickySilver Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 A bit off topic, if related....I sure liked their "Viking On Horseback" Isle of Man gold sovs of the '70s and early '80s.... Quote
ozjohn Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 I don't think the coin listed on ebay would fool anyone that it is a reproduction. However there are coins listed on ebay that are reproductions and not marked as such which could be used to defraud people as they are cast from molds made from real coins and you cannot tell if they are the real thing or not from a picture on the ebay listing. It has to be said the seller points out they are reproductions but if they are brought by a third party and relisted as genuine no one will be the wiser until they receive the coins and realize they are not silver and are fakes. Quote
Gary1000 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks Rob, that would not be for me, at least not at the price they go for! Why don't they do a 1933! (Not that I'd be interested in that either, not into pennies, thank goodness, given all the micro varieties and high prices!)They do a 1933 along with the 1952 Half Crown, Now the Half Crown apart from being a proof is very very good. Bye the way this is the first time I've heard of them being atributed to Pobjoy, not sure about that. Quote
copper123 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Some pobjoy stuff is ok , it's just the run of the mill stuff (esp comemeratives) is dreadful Quote
HistoricCoinage Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 I must admit their bullion can be attractive, but I still wouldn't purchase it for myself unless cheap. Quote
brg5658 Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 I think a lot of people don't understand what's collectible about any coin-like metal disc, issued by governments or otherwise. I mean, what's collectible about comic books, or furniture, or plates, or jewelry, or ....___fill in the blank___? I may not understand why people collect certain things, just as they may not understand my collecting. It takes all kinds to make the world go round... Quote
Exbrit Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 A bit off topic, if related....I sure liked their "Viking On Horseback" Isle of Man gold sovs of the '70s and early '80s....Same here, I have a few of them. Quote
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