GB crowns (1887, etc.); info/scan request

Doogy

I've had my eye out for a beautiful British crown from 1887 or so (the reverse has the St. George slaying the dragon), but can't seem to find too many of them for sale or much info about this series. Anyone know of any for sale out there, preferably NGC or PCGS slabbed and in MS condition. Also, i'd love to see a scan of yours if you're lucky enough to have one. thanks for any help!


Doug

Hyperion

there seem to be plenty of versions out there featuring that reverse (which is maybe my favorite), I just picked up an inexpensive 1951 crown featuring that same reverse, Ill image it !

Hyperion

it's actually 5 schillings...

Doogy

<< <i>there seem to be plenty of versions out there featuring that reverse (which is maybe my favorite), I just picked up an inexpensive 1951 crown featuring that same reverse, Ill image it ! >>



cool, i'd love to see a scan of it! I love the reverse, I just prefer it on the larger crown size coins as opposed to my smaller (but still beautiful) Sovs.


thanks!

Doug

BS

Here's a raw 1887. Colin Cooke

Hyperion

this is a hairlined proof from the '51 festival of britian...







this cost about $30 with shipping from the UK. impulse buy on my part. some crowns are way more expensive than others. I see a bunch of worn old queen versions avail for in the 30s.

Hyperion

then again, I tend to deal with low end garage sale type stuff

Doogy

<< <i>Here's a raw 1887. Colin Cooke >>




I really like the color of this one they have:




i'm just concerned about spending 200 bucks and finding out that there are cleaning hairlines under the toning. have you ever dealt with that company?

thanks!

Doug

spinaker2000

CC is Top Notch!!

BS

Doug, they are honest dealers. Just ask if it's been cleaned, they will tell you.

Hyperion

they have some georgeous coins there !!!
if I ever decide to collect these in earnest.. there's some beauty to be had !

Doogy

<< <i>CC is Top Notch!! >>



terrific, thanks!

Doogy

<< <i>Doug, they are honest dealers. Just ask if it's been cleaned, they will tell you. >>




will do, thanks!

Doogy

<< <i>then again, I tend to deal with low end garage sale type stuff >>




yeah, right; we know better than that!

dizzlecc

You just missed one on the BST forum.

1887 soveriegn

1960NYGiants

Here's one in copper:

farthing

The '87 crown should not be too difficult to find. Large numbers were kept in mint condition because of the jubilee celebration of Queen Victoria's reign.

I will echo the view that CC are straight up honest dealers!

SYRACUSIAN

Here's a photo of the nicest 1887 crown I've ever had the chance to own, an MS64, now sold:

drjules

<< <i>Here's a photo of the nicest 1887 crown I've ever had the chance to own, an MS64, now sold:

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That one is spectacular

Dr J

drjules

May I also recommend Andy Bruce, forum member and trusted seller

Here is a very nice example he has at the moment

1889

Dr J

7Jaguars

I would suggest getting a higher grade 1887 as these are readily available and would have the design you are looking for. You will find these in many places including the 'bay, goldberg & heritage foreign coin sales (auctions).