Thinking of picking up these two and would greatly appreciate others opinions on how much I should expect to pay separately!
Here's a shilling of Elizabeth I for sale on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elizabeth-...143293900657?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10 I don't know anything about the seller, so caveat emptor. Both of the coins you're considering are in pretty rough condition. Perhaps you should consider saving some money to buy better examples. That will pay off in the long run.
I would indeed recommend holding out for better examples without so much damage. "Honest wear" is one thing- and there is nothing wrong with buying low-grade coins as inexpensively as possible. But damage is another story. (*Unless you're deliberately collecting damaged coins- like I do with holed pieces- and getting them at a steep discount.) I'd try to go for something with better eye appeal, even if it's still low grade. That being said, those coins you posted do still have some historical appeal. If they're cheap- really cheap- then sure, why not? Undamaged is better, but old beat-up coins can still have some appeal under certain circumstances. It is a matter of personal preference. Your basic question about price is impossible to answer since there are so many different variables and types, not to mention different grades and "curveball" issues like the problems on the coins above. It's kind of like asking "how much does a car cost"? Maybe somebody could give you a general range, like "oh, somewhere between five hundred and five million bucks", but it's an impossible question to answer precisely, because there are far too many variables. I can certainly understand your interest in this era. I chose a sixpence of Elizabeth I rather than a shilling, simply because I wanted a dated coin, and only the smaller denominations seem to have been dated. After getting it slabbed, I'm into mine for about $270 USD. I bought it for the clear portrait, and the contrasting toning. It was a while before I found one that I liked that I could also actually afford. England: silver sixpence of Elizabeth I, 1575, Tower mint, eglantine mintmark
I wouldn't bother with these two. You can pick up a decent example of either coin for 2 or 3 hundred.
Those are regret later coins. I bought stuff like that when I got serious into collecting in my teenage years and wisht I had held out for better stuff. Those two coins got a harsh and undeserved cleaning much after they were minted.
A good site for condition vs. price is https://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins.pl?coin=10400 It compares Elizabeth I 6d sold at auction. For Elizabeth, only 3d and 6d have dates - maybe 1-1/2d For other monarchs, only 6ds.
Thanks for the thoughts. The Elizabeth is 30 while the Charles is 45 does that make them worth while or still no.
Up to you. You'll not likely be getting any other Elizabethan silver for 30 bucks, without issues. If you're OK with the knowledge that these are "problem" coins and don't mind the damage in exchange for the relatively lower price, then OK. I sold an Elizabethan piece for 20 bucks not long ago. I personally think it was better looking than that. However, it was a tiny silver penny, not a big shilling. So there ya go.