WOW! Vicky pattern

ajaan · October 24, 2003 9:52PM

I missed this one the first time I went through NEN's auctions. Very interesting coin. Plain design but quite pleasing IMO.

newbiecollector · October 24, 2003 9:55PM

Don.... was that the link you meant it to be? Sorry...... I replied too soon.

cosmicdebris · October 24, 2003 10:30PM

I like it.

MacCrimmon · October 24, 2003 11:03PM

Nice pattern. But hey, NEN needs to expend some effort on improving their photography skills.
Cosmic, you're close enough; why not call and arrange for some consultation. In exchange for a coin or two, of course!

If it's gilt, it should look gold, not orange-melon.....GAG!

laurentyvan · October 24, 2003 11:12PM

I'm really starting to like pattern coins. Do we have any strong world pattern collectors on the forum, or is it onesies and twosies?

cosmicdebris · October 24, 2003 11:19PM

I definitely agree on the images thing I have brought quite a few coins from them and their pictures never do them justice. If they wanted a full time photographer and paid enough I would quit my current job in a flash.

As for patterns I have quite a few Goetz. US patterns are way too expensive but there are many World coin patterns out there for nice prices.

1jester · October 25, 2003 12:58AM

Cosmic, being a photographer for a large dealer sounds really interesting!! Why don't you talk to Chris about that? Maybe it's your calling!

I like patterns too, and have a few foreign ones. US patterns are way out of my league.

mintluster · October 25, 2003 4:18AM

IMO this is a very interesting coin.

mongoose · October 25, 2003 8:21AM

I particularly like the Britannia, not so sure about Vic. Overall I'd love to have it.

ajaan · October 25, 2003 8:25AM

Does Vicky look like she belongs on a French coin?

mongoose · October 25, 2003 8:33AM

She sure doesn't look British in that depiction.

MacCrimmon · October 25, 2003 10:51AM

Looks like a major nose job to me. Wyon didn't do that, did he?

Aethelred · October 25, 2003 11:10AM

THIS IS A THREAD HIJACK! EVERYONE STAY IN YOUR SEATS AND NOBODY GETS HURT!!!!

mongoose · October 25, 2003 12:23PM

HIJACK!!!
Let's make it a giveaway. I'll draw a single name from the next 5 people to post to this thread. Winner will receive:
a wybrit pedigree GeoV 1921 1/2 crown, worn, but what character! (won not too long ago)
a mongoose pedigree 1910 Ed VII 1/2d, buffed to a fine shine! (no idea where it came from)
a Coulport pedigree silver Mexican 1 peso, 1959 (won long ago)
a BONUS Aethelred pedigree British coin of my choice. Not hammered though.

Hey, 4 pedigreed coins, some wear, maybe a few uglies, but it's free coins that came from good homes.

farthing · October 25, 2003 12:57PM

I guess there is one good thing about being on the other side of the world - easier to get into late-night giveaways!

The Victoria design on the pattern does look like French/Swiss designs to me. The reverse is very nice but probably has too much design details to have made a good coinable design.

MacCrimmon · October 25, 2003 1:50PM

<< <i>pattern does look like French/Swiss designs to me >>

Hey, watch it with the Swiss comments!!

I'm in, eh!

Lloyd · October 25, 2003 2:37PM

Useful coin here but notice that they've categorized in "other". Strange. It's a pattern PENNY.

A few of these have come to light in the past few months and examples have been listed in nearly all the major auctions.... Obviously rare but the rating is too high now. Hence the opening price.

L

1jester · October 25, 2003 2:54PM

Interesting observation about the availability, Lloyd. I thought the price seemed low for a coin with a mintage of only 2 (or 3).

Mongoose, you forgot about perhaps the most important pedigree of all---yours!!

python · October 26, 2003 4:03AM

I like the reverse.

mongoose · October 26, 2003 8:24AM

MacMouse, you have been drawn as winner for the pedigreed/uglies. I have a few bits of silver and bronze to send your way...hopefully they'll help you endure the winter.

Perhaps you could sell them and purchase a membership in the Wyon Appreciation Society?

wybrit · October 26, 2003 8:27AM

Congratulations, wee mousie!!

ajaan · October 26, 2003 8:32AM

Geez Tom, for a minute there I thought Mac bought the pattern.

Then I realized your congrats was for winning Joe's giveaway.

MacCrimmon · October 26, 2003 8:39AM

<< <i>sell them and purchase a membership in the Wyon Appreciation Society? >>

But what would Benny say to that?

Can't wait to see these pedigreed jewels!

MacCrimmon · October 26, 2003 8:44AM

<< <i>for a minute there I thought Mac bought the pattern. >>

You kiddin' me? I said I was poor as a churchmouse!

Besides, she needs a nose job (would that be metallic surgery).

cosmicdebris · October 26, 2003 6:05PM

Boiler got the pattern. Congrats Mark.

boiler78 · October 26, 2003 8:09PM

Thanks Bill.

I'll let you know how it looks when I have the coin in hand. I am primarily a US pattern collector and this is a relatively new area for me. These foreign patterns seem like a much better buy than their US counterparts!

MacCrimmon · October 26, 2003 9:21PM

Congrats boiler. Money says it looks fine, that is "gold". Post a pic for us when you get it. The Brits have many beautiful patterns available.

mongoose · October 26, 2003 9:42PM

Congrats, Boiler!

boiler78 · October 26, 2003 10:13PM

Can anyone recommend good reference material for British patterns?

I guess I forgot to buy the book before the coins but its never too late to learn.

MacCrimmon · October 28, 2003 10:27AM

<< <i> Can anyone recommend good reference material for British patterns? >>

Peck covers most of the copper and bronze patterns.

English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum: 1558 - 1958 by C. Wilson Peck

Lloyd, Wybrit? Any others for silver and/or gold as concise as Peck; i.e. decent plates.

WOW! Vicky pattern

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