Evasions are loose copies of British coins made in America around and after Independence for use as currency before formal new US designs came...
Thanks for the input so far. It may be a British copy, but it is NOT a British Regal mint coin. Not only can I see the imperfections, but the...
I have been asked to sell this halfpenny by a friend and so I would like to get some idea of what it should make in the US in the present market....
I guess he just entered a previous tracking number in the hope it would keep you off his back a little longer. It sucks - I hope you are feeling...
Although I am new into buying gold I have been attentive to gold and silver prices for a good many years due to my interest in coins. The answer...
Yes - my target is more like USD 600, though in GBP.
Now that is more like my line of thinking!
Yes - I have no intention of buying from any outside of UK dealers at present - for import duties and also security of postage reasons. I am only...
Thanks for all the feedback - certainly helps. I was not aware of the 10% reward kick back, although even with that, 730 + 10% is a long way short...
My usual bucket is British Coins and occasionally ancients. I have been presented with an opportunity to invest in a little gold, I have done some...
Yes - we have flea markets too, but they usually come with tables provided and often indoors. The Car boot is where you pull up in a field or...
I do so love the British tradition of the "Car Boot Sale" - not sure the right terminology in the US? These picked up today at my local: [ATTACH]...
I can't give an exact answer - I am still hunting. I found this picture on the Italian Wikipedia:...
I decided in the end to post this here as it will probably get more views. I picked it up yesterday amongst a box full of coins and medals. 1724...
OK - this one is a bit more challenging! [ATTACH] The legend, as far as I can work out, reads: "Andreas Crispus Patavinus A?r T M Dant...
Yes - known in the UK generically as Jettons. Used as tallies to help the innumerate to calculate market bills etc. They are fairly common here -...
Here is the next from yesterday's great pick up: Base metal medallion celebrating the opening of the International Exhibition of 1862 and the...
Thanks for that Christian - yes I think you are right and I was off on the wrong track. I will amend my notes.
One more for tonight. This one is not in such good condition but is older and relates to much greater events: Nelson's victory at the battle of...
I have had another extraordinary day of lucky pickups - both in exonumia and in coins. It may take me a while to post them all! This is the first:...
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