Where's a good place to find 18th Century British Pieces?

airplanenut

I'm in a class on the American Revolution, and I think it would be cool to pass around some pieces that circulated state-side during that time (read: professor was very interested that I'm a coin collector )

Since all of my 18th century stuff is at home, and I wouldn't mind more (circulated, nothing fancy), I'm thinking about just buying a few more pieces. Any recommendations of good places to buy them, or is eBay my best bet? I'd like to get some silver and copper.

Thanks,

Jeremy

spinaker2000

I've got some copper listed in my store. Link below.

airplanenut

<< <i>I've got some copper listed in my store. Link below. >>

I like those, but they're too new I'm hoping for more early 1700s to around 1780, hopefully with some nice meat on them (and silver with crust )

spinaker2000

I have three Geo I listed. That's 1719, 1723 and 1724.

lordmarcovan

I know I have a George III 1775 halfpenny in G4 around.

And I just got (but haven't worked into inventory) two George II pieces: a farthing and a halfpenny. Both 1750s, as I recall, in VG-ish grades.

coinkat

A 1787 shilling is fairly common and so are many copper issues if they are not red. I anticipate you could easily find some at the Baltimore show in March. George I and George II Crowns and 1/2 Crowns are fairly difficult to locate in an attractive state of preservation. A decent George II Shilling dated 1758 can usually be found for $125-160. This date is common but the others become though, especially the young head examples in EF and higher. Good luck with the search

MrEureka

Ask Pistareen to sell you an instant collection.

laurentyvan

There is no better spot to do what you want to do than this forum, many of whom's collectors can provide you what you want.

You won't be disappointed...

airplanenut

<< <i>A 1787 shilling is fairly common and so are many copper issues if they are not red. I anticipate you could easily find some at the Baltimore show in March. George I and George II Crowns and 1/2 Crowns are fairly difficult to locate in an attractive state of preservation. A decent George II Shilling dated 1758 can usually be found for $125-160. This date is common but the others become though, especially the young head examples in EF and higher. Good luck with the search >>

You're aiming too high for the grades I don't really want to spend that much... I'd like some details, but the originality is more important. Also, I won't be at the Baltimore show

newsman

Try a 1762 3d. I've seen mid-grade examples go for about $30-35

coinpictures

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If you want a big ole' hunk o' copper:

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Teg

Hi,
It's a bit before my time - but I believe that we (UK) sent £2,000 of 1749 coppers to Massachusetts as payment for a military expedition. I think large numbers of regal farthings were included. It is a scarcer date overall so it might be a little pricey.

Civitas link

Maybe a Woods Irish as well.

Either of those would give you more history to talk about (as would some non regal or evasions)

Teg

airplanenut

Thanks for all the great links so far! I think I'm going to find some stuff to buy