"I always thought there was something fundamentally wrong with the Universe ..." Marvellous trilogy (of 5 books), radio series, TV series and...
The 1911 1/- is sterling (92½%) silver, the 1923 2/- is 50% silver. The 1911 shilling weighs 5.7g ... 0.1682oz ASW The 1923 florin weighs 11.3g...
It's plated with something. Normal colour is bright for Unc, or the usual copper/bronze toning. The 2nd coin (1952 1d) is a stock photo of the...
moneyer As they say in the 'Pool: Are eh, lad - datsa shame, dat is! But dey do doh, don't dey doh? Hope the sale goes well!
The IOM uses privy letters, but these are typically double letters AA, AB, AC, etc. These denote day of striking (AA first, AB second, etc), and...
39233293 thank you!
Jason Wow - excellent! I am sure you'll do very well ...
Yes - that site is definitely the best for current values, etc ... and other parts of the site go into detail on the history of all UK...
Slight addendum: The H is indeed under the date for C19th 1d and ½d coins. The 1912H, 1918H/KN and 1919H/KN have the mintmark to the left of the...
Personally, I think several smaller nations will exit (either voluntarily, or be pushed). If that happens, what will the legal tender status of...
Who, us??? :) Time is a relative thing ... I do hope that the €urocrats will see sense some time soon and kick those banker types out ... hope...
I thought this Secret Santa was (and STILL IS!!) a great idea, and I'd like to applaud Caz for the hard work they put into organising it for our...
But seriously, I'd take my $6, visit the UK (seeing as I'm from there), exchange to £ and then buy the newly-minted 1930 halfcrowns (rarest of...
Yes! I love spending halves, and $1 coins -- they will quite often elicit comments (mainly from the younger clerks, who are puzzled for a...
Exactly!
I think Dr. Who may have something to say about all this ....... !!
Exactly!! I have to say I find it weird when the cashier says to the person in front of you, "That's $1.29" or whatever, and that person (usually...
Doug, Yes it is! It's not quite as fancy as the SP64s or SP65s that I have seen at auction over the years, but it is still a marvellous coin!...
Here are some pictures of the extremely rare 1908C sovereign, minted at Ottawa with a mintage of 633 (or 636, depending on source)....
Krause is fine if you're looking to see what coins were produced where, and a very 'rough' guide to prices. However, if you're into one country's...
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