My very first Shilling!!!!!

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 9:37AM

Nothing earth shattering, but for me not knowing anything about Shillings, it's a great start, i like it... I been wanting to get into the shillings, and florins, but need to start small and learn my way around, Won it from one of Cameron's auctions tonight so i bought it from someone i trust!!!!

AuldFartte · January 17, 2005 9:39AM

That's a beauty, WL ... I love it

cosmicdebris · January 17, 2005 9:41AM

Cool Monkey Crown Shilling

PuddlePirate · January 17, 2005 10:39AM

Cool Shilling - you know of course the "darkside" has you now!

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 10:42AM

<< Cool Shilling - you know of course the "darkside" has you now!

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I bought a 1861/16 unc. Maundy from Lloyd awhile back...i have resisted at great lengths...but i love some of these darkside coins, i have to be careful though, i know Morgans, but these are new to me...i have alot of learning to do...BUT IT IS GONNA BE FUN!!!!!

AuldFartte · January 17, 2005 10:46AM

The Darkside folks are extremely helpful ... I'm still learning from them, and I expect you will, too

This place ain't like the catfights on the liteside

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 10:52AM

<< The Darkside folks are extremely helpful ... I'm still learning from them, and I expect you will, too

This place ain't like the catfights on the liteside

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They sure do make everyone feel comfortable, that's for sure...and answer even the goofiest questions with respect....They are top notch!!!!!

Aethelred · January 17, 2005 11:12AM

Nice shilling!

I know you are a lightsider, so to make you feel more at home I'll say "YOU SUCK!"

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 11:14AM

<< Nice shilling!

I know you are a lightsider, so to make you feel more at home I'll say "YOU SUCK!"

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Thank you Aethelred!!!!!!! I am sure after all of my stupid questions you will still feel the same!!!

Aethelred · January 17, 2005 11:45AM

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<< Nice shilling!

I know you are a lightsider, so to make you feel more at home I'll say "YOU SUCK!"

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Thank you Aethelred!!!!!!! I am sure after all of my stupid questions you will still feel the same!!!

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As long as you don't mind stupid answers we'll get along just fine!

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 11:50AM

<< 

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<< Nice shilling!

I know you are a lightsider, so to make you feel more at home I'll say "YOU SUCK!"

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Thank you Aethelred!!!!!!! I am sure after all of my stupid questions you will still feel the same!!!

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As long as you don't mind stupid answers we'll get along just fine!

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I doubt that anyone will get a stupid answer on here...i have noticed everyone will give an answer based on their best judgement and EVERYONE is very honest when they don't know and gives a very complimentary opinion and defers to and recommends their fellow members to answer.....

Aethelred · January 17, 2005 11:50AM

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....but for me not knowing anything about Shillings, it's a great start... >>

The Shilling (then called a Testoon) was first issued during the reign of King Henry VII, it was a silver coin about the size of a Half Dollar with a value of 12 Pennies. It was last issued with a date of 1970. To me it is very sad that the British no longer use this coin!

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 11:54AM

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....but for me not knowing anything about Shillings, it's a great start... >>

The Shilling (then called a Testoon) was first issued during the reign of King Henry VII, it was a silver coin about the size of a Half Dollar with a value of 12 Pennies. It was last issued with a date of 1970. To me it is very sad that the British no longer use this coin! >>

Thanks Dude!!! I have found that i like the Shillings up until 1901 with the Queens portrait the most...The designs are absolutely fantastic, and so are the Florins!!! I especially like the "young" portraits with the "lace" at the bust...guess i am kinda weird but the detail is exceptional!!!!

Luvdawgs · January 17, 2005 11:58AM

Very nice shilling, WL

I have smoe British halfpennies, but don't know about anything about the shillings. If you ever
decide to get into Canadian coins, I've been collecting them for about 4 years and have a Charleton guide about them, if I can be
of any help to you

Aethelred · January 17, 2005 12:00PM

Here is a Shilling that was minted in 1582-1583:

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 12:02PM

<< Very nice shilling, WL

I have smoe British halfpennies, but don't know about anything about the shillings. If you ever
decide to get into Canadian coins, I've been collecting them for about 4 years and have a Charleton guide about them, if I can be
of any help to you

>>

Thanks Susan!!!

I am gonna have to leave the Canadian coins to the wifey though...

She is the Canadian collector..that's why i have to find smoething else to collect!!!

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 12:06PM

<< Here is a Shilling that was minted in 1582-1583:

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OOOHHHHH.....NOW you SUCK!!!!!

That coin has character!!!!! MAN...That is SWEET!!!!

wybrit · January 17, 2005 1:23PM

Nice shilling. You will find that last 8 in the date is struck over a 7, in all likelihood.

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 1:28PM

<< Nice shilling. You will find that last 8 in the date is struck over a 7, in all likelihood. >>

You think so Wy????

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 1:30PM

There seems to be a "Flat" side on the upper right side of the 8..

wybrit · January 17, 2005 1:30PM

The "8 over 7" variety in this case is more common than the standard "8."

WhiteLighnin · January 17, 2005 1:33PM

<< The "8 over 7" variety in this case is more common than the standard "8." >>

well... i just liked it...and wanna get into some of these beautiful coins, so it will be ok either way!!!!

wybrit · January 17, 2005 1:38PM

Interestingly enough, most dealers don't seem to distinguish the two varieties, even when it comes to price. Even if you had the scarcer one, it wouldn't be worth more in most cases. Just a point of discussion, mainly.

AuldFartte · January 17, 2005 10:57PM

<< Interestingly enough, most dealers don't seem to distinguish the two varieties, even when it comes to price. Even if you had the scarcer one, it wouldn't be worth more in most cases. Just a point of discussion, mainly.

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The new Spink doesn't even list the regular "8". Krause has 'em both, though.

Sylvestius · January 18, 2005 2:43AM

Many years ago, before i went sixpence mad, i used to collect shillings.

Indeed one of my first coins was an 1887 shilling that i got from my father, having a 102/3 year old coin was something amazing to me back then. Careful Victorian Jubilee issues can be addictive.

I know i once put together an 1887 year set, half svereign to threepence, okay i never managed to get the sovereign. I eventually sold them all off when i moved wholesale into the 17th/18th centuries.

wybrit · January 18, 2005 2:57AM

The new Spink doesn't even list the regular "8"

I can't understand that. I have one, albeit in filler grade.

Sylvestius · January 18, 2005 3:08AM

Coincraft lists both.

My very first Shilling!!!!!

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