Embarking on a new set British George V Shillings!

Clio

I just wanted to share a new set I've started working on. I really enjoyed putting together a set of Irish shillings and I've been really tempted to do a set of British shillings for awhile as well. I always felt like the George V Shillings were slightly under appreciated and really great designs, though often not struck well.

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/291204

So here's the set link and some trueviews of the pieces I'd gathered so far to kick off the set!

Should be a fun one to work on for awhile. If anyone here has pieces that would fit the set well please reach out to me as I'd love to pick them up!

If you have any you aren't interested in selling please share anyway as I'd love to see them!

Clio

Also big thanks to @Boosibri for selling me that beautiful 1931!

Boosibri

You have a good eye! Keep it up!

7Jaguars

Let me know if you run across VIP Record proofs 1929-34

Bob13

Nice coins!

Yorkshireman

I like those a lot.
Good luck with your set.

FilamCoins

I don't collect British and have never owned a shilling before, but this seemed reasonably priced for a gem of this date. Not usually attracted to dipped white coins, but this looked pretty clean for the grade. Will have to get a better image to appreciate the reverse design. KGIV, mintage 4,158,000, NGC 2/2, PCGS 3/1.

deepblue30

Excellent set of Shilling, all the best with the set.

neildrobertson

The '31 and '36 have exceptional surfaces. I'm guessing early strikes.

Kyle

You're off to a great start with that group! Looking forward to seeing how your set progresses!

7Jaguars

Here is one you all may not be able to figure:

Maxfli

@Clio said:
Also big thanks to @Boosibri for selling me that beautiful 1931!

Yeah, the 31 is a looker for sure, although they're all nice examples. Good start to your set.

Boosibri

I bought that 1931 as a part of a group from a dealer set up to sell an old collection at the York coin fair. Great coin!

7Jaguars

Well, I thought you might be interested in the coin above (not for sale) as it is a rather poor picture of the 1924 Satin Specimen/Proof shilling - TWO KNOWN - possibly the rarest of the G5 shillings. Not in the BM or Royal Mint collections.

Clio

@7Jaguars said:
Well, I thought you might be interested in the coin above (not for sale) as it is a rather poor picture of the 1924 Satin Specimen/Proof shilling - TWO KNOWN - possibly the rarest of the G5 shillings. Not in the BM or Royal Mint collections.

That's very cool. I assumed it was some sort of specimen considering your usual posts.

7Jaguars

Ah, yes its your post so sorry about the inclusion. This is the 1924 shilling from the 1922/24 satin proof/specimen set. Mintage: 2

Clio

@7Jaguars said:
Ah, yes its your post so sorry about the inclusion. This is the 1924 shilling from the 1922/24 satin proof/specimen set. Mintage: 2

No reason to be sorry at all. I love seeing that kind of stuff!

Clio

Just thought I'd post a few pickups for the set along with some reflections on the series since I started.

I am struggling to find already graded pieces for sale and I suspect it's likely since the series isn't as popular / worth spending the fees on. I'm likely the exception to many collectors in that respect. These do seem to be worth good money but mostly only in 65 and higher.

I'll lead with my only pick up that is already graded.

PCGS MS65+
This example is really lovely and frosty in hand. Very original and nicer than the trueviews suggest.

Common in UNC. I would guess this one is a 64

Potentially the most common year. I would guess 64. Nicer than the 1914 but will a stray mark holding it back.

For 1920 onwards they dropped the purity down to only 50%. That seemed to have caused a lot of strike issues, despite that this one is well struck and nice example. 1923 seems to be the most common for 1920-1925 in nicer grade. Guessing a 64 on this one as well.

Really struggled to find a nice 1925 and paid quite strong for this example. Many of these are coming from the UK and it seems dealers either ignore them entirely or price them very strong and little in between. Many are listed without photos as well which can be frustrating. Potentially a nice 64.

Really pleased with this one. I think it has a shot at 65. The shadows really hide the amazing luster it has. The 1927-1936 series continue with poor strikes and will often have chatter on the high points from the dies.

I actually thought this one was fake for a moment once it arrived. the flat high points and odd luster really caught me off guard. It is a difficult date for the series but not one to typically demand high prices. No issues in the series feel like key dates. I think it's a nice 64.

This one is the ugly duckling of the group. A 62/63 would be my guess. Really subdued luster but it was easily the cheapest at a whopping $6. I should probably try and find a 65 before subbing or if I can find one already graded.

One of my favorites, just really wholesome surfaces all around and some light color. Nice to find these not totally blast white. I would guess a 64.

That's it for now. Most all will go for grading so I will be sure to update the post when grades are in to prove how bad I am at grading haha. I have tried to shoot for 65s but I find this series very tough to find the material. Especially the 1927-1936 run which I suspect lurk in the dealers boxes behind the table and don't warrant an online listing.

If anyone has some that could help me out on my set please do reach out. I am shooting for a minimum of 64 across the set and most common dates a min of 65.

Clio

I will say quickly as well the 50% series I initially graded a point lower or so on average until I saw a lot more examples in hand as well as any with PCGS trueviews. They are an odd series and have adjusted some to hopefully review them more accurately.

7Jaguars

https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/29813704_46971095_max.jpg

Here is a very nice 0.500
1920 shilling for your delection. In fact it is a specimen proof with the "ducktail milled edge"

Clio

@7Jaguars said:
https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/29813704_46971095_max.jpg

Here is a very nice 0.500
1920 shilling for your delection. In fact it is a specimen proof with the "ducktail milled edge"

Very interesting piece. What was it's purpose?

7Jaguars

Nobody really knows and Bull/ESC is but a guess. He actually did not know of this one or the smaller (?) possible 6d and 3d coins; I think he owned the 2/- and 2/6- coins. They may have been simply proof examples of the newer coins, the "ducktailing" have the milling prominent and obviously have no use for circulation.

Yorkshireman

@7Jaguars said:
https://images.pcgs.com/CoinFacts/29813704_46971095_max.jpg

Here is a very nice 0.500
1920 shilling for your delection. In fact it is a specimen proof with the "ducktail milled edge"

I like that one a lot.
Plus 1920 is the year my father was born.

TomB

I love your set! The idea is terrific, the coins are not trivial to find and the pieces are awesome. Good luck on it in the future.

Clio

@TomB said:
I love your set! The idea is terrific, the coins are not trivial to find and the pieces are awesome. Good luck on it in the future.

Thanks for your feedback! I want to assemble a set that someday someone looks at it and wonders how I even did it. @wybrit did just this with Victoria halfpennies. Their set has a Set rating of 65.68 out of 65.81 possible points.

Clio

Two new purchases that were duplicates from @threadgold collection on the registry. Both really pleasing examples and higher grade than what I had. MS64 on the 1932 and MS65 on the 1933.

Clio

I'm just going to keep posting my new additions here. Y'all can choose to ignore as you see fit

These just back from grading. Some really satisfying pieces to add to the set.

1911 MS65+

1914 MS66

1918 MS64

7Jaguars

Thanks and keep us posted, I will not get in your way.

Here’s one for inspiration:

Clio

@7Jaguars said:
Thanks and keep us posted, I will not get in your way.

Here’s one for inspiration:

Woah that is siick. I've never seen that design before. I am not sure I like it better than the original but I do think I like it more than the 1927-1936 design. Is the obverse the same?

7Jaguars

It is a model reverse with blank obverse (no "MODEL" on that side) proposed for the "new" coinage of 1927, and was designed by Derwent Wood but I believe rendered by Krueger-Gray (well, may have forgotten that bit). FYI, came from the estate of his widow along with the other denominations.