British coins Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Top grade 1901 halfcrown with superior toning of gold, green, purple. One of my best finds in 2018 from British auction houses. PocketArt 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JKK Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I'm told that understatement and restraint are traditional British (or English, anyway) virtues and that 'not bad' amounts to effusive praise, with any more adjectives amounting to troweling it on. That coin is very not bad. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mohawk Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, JKK said: I'm told that understatement and restraint are traditional British (or English, anyway) virtues and that 'not bad' amounts to effusive praise, with any more adjectives amounting to troweling it on. That coin is very not bad. Indeed. It is very not bad. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PocketArt Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 A fascinating purchase. What a jolly acquisition. Kudos Sir! British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bottlebum Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Big, and beautiful. I like it. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
messydesk Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Nice coin, that. Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) You guys, I like the american takes on how the British are seen by our neighbors across the pond thou Im not hearing any apples or pears !!! HAHAHA. Or were Im from its actually normal to use language such as "Beauty in ummm", "is ummm","Does ummm","Don umm". References to where such pro-found, English might be used is " This coin is beauty in ummm" and to where somebody might reply "Tis an absolute bloody beauty aint ummm". Thanks for all the comments I love your guys input x Edited January 7, 2019 by British coins JKK 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JKK Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, British coins said: I like the american takes on how the British are seen by our neighbors across the pond thou Im not hearing any apples or pears !!! HAHAHA. Or were Im from its actually normal to use language such as "Beauty in ummm", "is ummm","Does ummm","Don umm". References to where such pro-found, English might be used is " This coin is beauty in ummm" and to where somebody might reply "Tis an absolute bloody beauty aint ummm". Thanks for all the comments I love your guys input x When it comes to rhyming slang, Bob not only is not our uncle, he's not even a distaff cousin twice removed. We never get it right. We do mutter well enough, though. I'll have to remember to replace effusive words with "ummm" going forward. Please by all means post any more truly ummm pieces you may find. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Collection Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 will you get this slabbed by NGC? Link to post Share on other sites
PocketArt Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 All in good fun @British coins, I truly enjoy British, and Canadian coins at a very close 2nd to U.S. coinage. At times though I like them more... Here is a sampling of some purchases a few years ago through auction. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JKK Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Wow, PocketArt, those are quite ummm. We see so many vintage coins in worn condition, it's a rare treat to get a good look at all the detail the designer meant us to see. PocketArt 1 Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 nice coins pocket, is that 1887 shilling Proof ? 1902 crown is very nice good year to collect. yes I probably will get it slabbed PocketArt 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PocketArt Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 @British coins, yes the 1887 is a proof strike. Deep mirrors with cameo devices. Also, the group of 4 coins are Maundy money- 1877. Beautiful toning on those IMO. That half crown of yours would look great slabbed. Keep us posted on grade please. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 16 hours ago, PocketArt said: @British coins, yes the 1887 is a proof strike. Deep mirrors with cameo devices. Also, the group of 4 coins are Maundy money- 1877. Beautiful toning on those IMO. That half crown of yours would look great slabbed. Keep us posted on grade please. Hey pocket do u know how much grading is ? Link to post Share on other sites
PocketArt Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, British coins said: Hey pocket do u know how much grading is ? About $35 a world coin, there are cheaper tiers but I like early bird: https://www.ngccoin.com/submit/services-fees/ Also, this will help you through process: https://www.ngccoin.com/submit-coins/how-to-submit.aspx Edited January 9, 2019 by PocketArt Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Been waiting for some good light for these photos Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hey pocket how did you upload so many photos at once I just can’t do this 🤷♂️🙄 Link to post Share on other sites
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British coins Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Just out of interest I was wondering what you guys feels towards grade of the coin anyone think its above MS 65? Link to post Share on other sites
Just Bob Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 It is impossible to grade accurately from pictures, but I don't think that one would grade over MS 65 British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
coinsandmedals Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 That is a stunning coin! The toning really adds to it. If I had to hazard a guess I would say MS-64 if submitted through NGC. British coins 1 Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, coinsandmedals said: That is a stunning coin! The toning really adds to it. If I had to hazard a guess I would say MS-64 if submitted through NGC. Thanks buddy is one my favourites. Just give you you heads up I have quite a stash of copper coinage come in English and hibernia 1700 -1900 some high grades, some rare, some lower grades. You might want to scroll through my items on eBay. Thou I haven’t got round to listing them all yet! All best Des Edited January 16, 2019 by British coins Link to post Share on other sites
coinsandmedals Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, British coins said: Thanks buddy is one my favourites. Just give you you heads up I have quite a stash of copper coinage come in English and hibernia 1700 -1900 some high grades, some rare, some lower grades. You might want to scroll through my items on eBay. Thou I haven’t got round to listing them all yet! All best Des I do not blame you. I love the way the toning looks in the pictures. I may submit on the half crowns I got from you shortly. I’ll be sure to let you know the results. Thanks for heads up! I’ll have to take a look next time I get on eBay. Link to post Share on other sites
7.jaguars Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Hi there Des, I am led to ebay in general and not your offerings. Can you clarify or PM? Link to post Share on other sites
British coins Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 56 minutes ago, 7.jaguars said: Hi there Des, I am led to ebay in general and not your offerings. Can you clarify or PM? Hi there, of course sorry, coinsandmedals, already knows my page as he has done bussiness with me before. Try this link it will bring u to one my items then just view sellers other items. 1758/7 GEORGE II SILVER SIXPENCE AU+ KM 582.2 Stunning Coin 👀 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401685704218 Link to post Share on other sites