Although now going for about 2/3 of the original issue price on the secondary market (when 1 shows up), it is still too rich for my blood. The other thing that worries me too is that they would look the same as the regular issue proofs then gold plated.
The other thing that worries me too is that they would look the same as the regular issue proofs then gold plated. Is that a possible problem with issues from the RBM?
Becoming informed but still trying to learn every day! 1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003
Not with the BRM, but on the secondary market where they could replace the original coins in the presentation case with regular proof issues gold plated. Unless you have a scale handy and can check the weight of each coin then someone could pull a fast one.
<< <i>The other thing that worries me too is that they would look the same as the regular issue proofs then gold plated. >>
That's exactly what I was about to ask! So they are solid?? How long have they been doing this? (not that I'll be in competition for one! just interested )
<< <i>Not with the BRM, but on the secondary market where they could replace the original coins in the presentation case with regular proof issues gold plated. Unless you have a scale handy and can check the weight of each coin then someone could pull a fast one. >>
Now I understand what you mean... sometimes I am too slow........
Becoming informed but still trying to learn every day! 1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003
The Royal Mint should have put a distinguishing privy mark, or something, on those, to prevent slick operators from passing off gold-plated Maundy coins as coins supposedly removed from sets like these.
I agree; a truly unique set though (and very desirable for gold afficionados )
Well,if it's any consolation , I have the 2002 boxed proof half-sovereign for sale at $120 (shipment included) -issue limit 10500 (total mintage including coins in sets)
Also the 2000 (millenium) proof half sovereign for the same price (St George and the dragon reverse) -issue limit 7500.
Both come in a nice box that includes another velvet box with the coin in a capsule,and the nicely illustrated certificate of authenticity (serial numbers 0236 for the millenium, 00587 for the 2002)
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I really like the coins and the presentation box.
1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003
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Is that a possible problem with issues from the RBM?
1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003
International Coins
"A work in progress"
Wayne
eBay registered name:
Hard_ Search (buyer/bidder, a small time seller)
e-mail: wayne.whatley@gmail.com
<< <i>The other thing that worries me too is that they would look the same as the regular issue proofs then gold plated. >>
That's exactly what I was about to ask! So they are solid?? How long have they been doing this? (not that I'll be in competition for one! just interested )
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<< <i>Not with the BRM, but on the secondary market where they could replace the original coins in the presentation case with regular proof issues gold plated. Unless you have a scale handy and can check the weight of each coin then someone could pull a fast one. >>
Now I understand what you mean... sometimes I am too slow........
1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003
International Coins
"A work in progress"
Wayne
eBay registered name:
Hard_ Search (buyer/bidder, a small time seller)
e-mail: wayne.whatley@gmail.com
My wantlist & references
09/07/2006
Pretty set, though.
09/07/2006
Well,if it's any consolation , I have the 2002 boxed proof half-sovereign for sale at $120 (shipment included)
-issue limit 10500 (total mintage including coins in sets)
Also the 2000 (millenium) proof half sovereign for the same price (St George and the dragon reverse)
-issue limit 7500.
Both come in a nice box that includes another velvet box with the coin in a capsule,and the nicely illustrated certificate of authenticity (serial numbers 0236 for the millenium, 00587 for the 2002)
PM if interested.
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