Writing on the coins Picture 1) in hoc signo vinces "" 2 & 3) 1965 crown // reverse side - georgivs v.dg britt. omn. rex. fd ind. imp ""4 & 5) 1977 elizabeth .ii dg.reg.fd.
Hi, The first one is difficult to ID - looks to be a Victorian era religious badge or medallion in very poor condition. 2nd one is 1935 British Crown coin - 0.500 Silver and worth GBP 12 to 15 over here. Third one is the 1977 Jubilee crown - cupro-nickel and so common you are lucky to get more than face value for it (GBP0.25). The Scythia box looks to be the most valuable - Snuff or tobacco box (depending on size as difficult to judge from the picture.) Are there any Silver marks? If Silver then GBP 50 to 100. If not then probably GBP 20 to 50.
Thanks for the reply. Exactly what is a raised edge one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-George-V-Raised-Edge-Proof-Crown-1935-/130747349732?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item1e71263ae4#ht_1084wt_1186 This one is identical to my one.
You might be lucky, but unlikely! The normal and "raised edge" versions look identical front and back, it is the lettering on the edge that makes the difference. On a normal one, the lettering is "Incuse" - that is cut into the metal. On the raised edge the lettering stands proud of the metal. Only 2500 of the latter were struck, and they are valued in the GBP 250 to 500 bracket. Incidentally, I would not buy the one you have linked to - it may be the rare one, but as he has not provided a picture of the critical edge, I would doubt it! Paddy
Hi As previously mentioned, just consider closely the edge of the coin. You will be able to see that the letters are cut inside the metal ( which seems to be the case considering your pic ). If you want to be sure, please post a closer pic of the edge and we will tell you for sure Most likely you will see by yourself it is not a raised edge coin Just try to have a closer look to your coin
I'm not sure of the process used in getting raised edge lettering. It sounds difficult. but equally there have been circulation coins made this way - some of the Danish and Swedish ones I thin - so it can't be that difficult! Paddy
Looking at the rest of your coins - doesn't seem to be anything special there. Winston Churchill Crown is very common too. The 1935 crown is the best you have there. Paddy
1965 Crown is another very common one. Made to commemorate Churchill's death in that year, I believe over 30 million were made. Sell today for GBP0.50 to GBP1.00 each over here.
With a full reading of the inscriptions you might have more chance, but even then you might not get there. In Victorian England they struck huge numbers of these base metal medallions and badges - every charity and club had them, and any event (even the visit of the local mayor!) might result in more being struck. It looks to be religious and charitable - possibly a Seaman's mission or something similar. Even in great condition it would be worth only a few pounds, so I doubt anyone will invest a great deal of time in identifying it! Paddy
