Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
1853 Great Britain Groat (4d) from DNW - Proof or Uncirculated?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="7Jags, post: 7971953, member: 78719"]Yes, Maundy are fraught with controversy and unfortunately have adversely affected the collecting of 3d coins in the 1830-1926 era. Buyer beware of getting what ESC used to call something like "for Colonial Use" which includes many of the scarcer dates 1841-1852. The TPGs have generally gotten these wrong - and that is putting it mildly.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 1853 groat is a Very tough coin to get as readers may know. Unfortunately now it leaves only the 1863 florin in currency to get - that is a VERY tough coin in anything resembling decent condition and basically 5 figures in uncirculated. </p><p>And why I now pursue more affordable collectible coins (for the most part).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="7Jags, post: 7971953, member: 78719"]Yes, Maundy are fraught with controversy and unfortunately have adversely affected the collecting of 3d coins in the 1830-1926 era. Buyer beware of getting what ESC used to call something like "for Colonial Use" which includes many of the scarcer dates 1841-1852. The TPGs have generally gotten these wrong - and that is putting it mildly. The 1853 groat is a Very tough coin to get as readers may know. Unfortunately now it leaves only the 1863 florin in currency to get - that is a VERY tough coin in anything resembling decent condition and basically 5 figures in uncirculated. And why I now pursue more affordable collectible coins (for the most part).[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
1853 Great Britain Groat (4d) from DNW - Proof or Uncirculated?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...