British Museum

bosox · January 15, 2007 5:23PM

Just a quick note from Heathrow. On my way back to LA. Visited the British Museum coin room on Friday. They had lots of Soho & Heaton coins (Barbados penny, Seirra Leone dollar, etc.) on display. Also an 1824 pantograph. Much, much more. Amazing stuff.

Now a 12 hour flight LHR to LAX. Later.

theboz11 · January 15, 2007 5:38PM

Have a safe trip

1jester · January 15, 2007 8:39PM

I've seen their display of coins. Simply breathtaking.

Aethelred · January 15, 2007 9:46PM

That is on my "must do" list before I die!

1jester · January 15, 2007 9:55PM

<< That is on my "must do" list before I die! >>

I thought you were already dead!

ajaan · January 15, 2007 10:00PM

<< I thought you were already dead! >>

newbiecollector · January 15, 2007 10:07PM

I have, unfortunately for me, ever been to a coin show.

But I have been to the museum. It will truely knock you out folks.
I went many years ago, I still dream of it

coinmickey · January 16, 2007 12:02AM

I was there in January 2005. It really is quite a collection. Ancients, moderns, you name it. And they have a lot of very nice medals and the like as well because of the wotk of William Wyon and other famous engravers from the BRM.

If you ever make it to London it really is a must-see.

Emperor · January 16, 2007 12:40AM

This seems like an opportune moment to post these from a visit last August.

It was mooted on Predecimal that the dies below do not match the coin; interesting anyway!

Might as well throw this one in for good measure, from the V&A:

Hyperion · January 16, 2007 12:59AM

WOW!
thanks for the posts !!!

shirohniichan · January 16, 2007 1:43AM

Thanks for the photos, Emperor.

How much is opening bid on those Victoria dies?

Emperor · January 17, 2007 1:35AM

The time before I went, the Money section wasn't particularly good. Last time I went though it had had its redesign and the photos and comments here speak for themselves!

MacCrimmon · January 17, 2007 1:47AM

<< Thanks for the photos, Emperor.

How much is opening bid on those Victoria dies? >>

I'd like to borrow those dies for just a bit. I'll let you know when I have the planchets competely spec'd and manufactured........just about 2-3 days should be sufficient.

shirohniichan · January 17, 2007 2:14AM

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<< Thanks for the photos, Emperor.

How much is opening bid on those Victoria dies? >>

I'd like to borrow those dies for just a bit. I'll let you know when I have the planchets competely spec'd and manufactured........just about 2-3 days should be sufficient.

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Maybe you can strike some Gothic florins in gold.

MacCrimmon · January 17, 2007 2:34AM

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<< Thanks for the photos, Emperor.

How much is opening bid on those Victoria dies? >>

I'd like to borrow those dies for just a bit. I'll let you know when I have the planchets competely spec'd and manufactured........just about 2-3 days should be sufficient.

>>

Maybe you can strike some Gothic florins in gold.

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Now wouldn't that be schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

I actually wouldn't be surprised to see the BRM do just that. I'd like the mini-version fashioned into a 100 mil electroplated gold spoon.

Gazza · January 17, 2007 6:28AM

That Trinity medal is a korker

They must have used a crowbar to get that away from the die.

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