OK - I have been quiet for a bit. For British Empire coins (as opposed to UK mainland ones) I think this one takes a bit of beating - Straits...
The symbolism and style are all Isle of Man, but no coin of this sort was made in 1901. I suspect a modern "fantasy" coin from Pobjoy or...
Also, from experience, most people only look at the first few posts in a thread, and only continue if it is a topic that really interests them. So...
... and sadly the answer is "I don't know!" When I came to sell the Indian coins I had, the only reference I had was Krause, and so the prices...
I can't speak for everyone else, but personally as soon as a coin is not original, unless it is a contemporary forgery, I am not interested. Many...
All coming up today - includes some lovely British Victorian Silver, a 1937 Australian Crown, and a 1793 Mexican 4 Reales coin....
That's Great! Thanks all - I am out most of the rest of this week, so I will look further into your advice Ardatirion at the weekend.
As anyone who watches my posts will know by now, I love putting up pictures of my latest finds here in Dorset. These three were part of a lot I...
I have nothing to do with this auction house, but I know the guy who has put a lot of this in. Seems to be some very interesting lots from all...
Good question well presented! For most years Krause and other sources list a mintage figure, but for 1842 apparently not - except in proof. Having...
Just thought I ought to bring this one to the attention of the collectors of Ancient coins on this forum. I am not involved in this company,...
You have the English version - with the Lion facing to the left. Ripley's picture is of the Scottish version, with the lion facing head on. You...
This is one of the scarcer date British threepences 1842, but by no means the rarest. This coin is in very worn condition, but still makes £170+....
Wow! I do not often comment on medals, but that is one of the best I have ever seen! I NEED one!
I don't know a great deal about it, but wiki helps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposition_Universelle_%281900%29
Sure is! I wondered when someone would spot it - I don't think anyone else had at the auction either!
I can only assume at some stage someone has made an assumption that there are proof coins for these years, and put them in the lists. They have...
... but if you look, they have no mintage figures for any proofs other than 1937. I suspect that assumptions have been made... I can't see much...
Then I am afraid to say I think Krause has it wrong. Wouldn't be their first error I am sure!
Maybe - but as I am sure you know, this is not a proof set, just a set of very nice Uncirculated coins put in a holder - not even by the Royal Mint.
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