British coin Friday, let's see them!

farthing · March 27, 2009 1:07AM

Jeremy is jkcoins on eBay, posts here under the name airplanenut, and is a long time poster on these boards

rwyarmch · March 27, 2009 1:31AM

Design by Pinches.

AZLARRY · March 27, 2009 11:05AM

Bob, another beautiful medal you have a great eye.

MacCrimmon · March 27, 2009 11:25AM

1888 Jubilee 6d.

1874-H halfpenny

1869 Maundy iddy-bitty bit

rwyarmch · March 27, 2009 12:15PM

Mac-I'm partial to the young Victoria, but really like the clashing on the 1874 which left her profile in the reverse field!

MacCrimmon · March 27, 2009 12:32PM

<< <i>Mac-I'm partial to the young Victoria, but really like the clashing on the 1874 which left her profile in the reverse field! >>

Clash? That's Victoria's ghost watching over the fleet.

Actually, this clashing seems to be fairly common for the Bun head hapenny series, at least I've seen it more with 1/2d. than with any other design type or denom, excepting the farthings of this same design.

Great medals, btw. That Pinches looks perfect, and the engraving, and relief is wonderful. It makes me want to give medals a go.....maybe in my next life.

AZLARRY · March 28, 2009 5:36AM

Mac another batch of good looking Brit's, love the toning.

7Jaguars · March 28, 2009 6:15AM

Hey, have you ever noticed that on the 1860s 1/2ds that there is sometimes what look to be long double wisps hanging from Vick's chin (clashing)?

wybrit · March 28, 2009 2:18PM

You mean like this?

MacCrimmon · April 3, 2009 11:49AM

Wybrit, someone should pluck that chin hair.

In the meantime, a proof half crown

farthing · April 3, 2009 12:22PM

rwyarmch · April 3, 2009 12:50PM

Charles II - Embarkation at Scheveningen by Peter van Abeele. Two embossed plates joined by a silver rim.

wybrit · April 3, 2009 2:00PM

2 of 6 purchased from JKCoins:

MacCrimmon · April 3, 2009 2:30PM

Ooooooo!!! Nice tanner. Av's going to be upset about that '20 thruppence.

Makarovii · April 3, 2009 3:51PM

The sellers images of one of my recent purchases. That's 1862 if the date is unclear.

7Jaguars · April 3, 2009 3:56PM

Wybrit, yes, that is it - I have also seen 1866 and 1867 with double wisp from chin. OK, I am trying to see if I can one day add pics as I see my camera has a simple macro & maybe that will work.

RareSov · April 3, 2009 8:29PM

AZLARRY · April 9, 2009 1:16PM

1758 1 Shilling PCGS MS64, one of my favorites.

Doogy · April 9, 2009 1:21PM

that Shilling is jaw-dropping Larry! thanks for sharing that stunner. I love the George II Shillings for some reason, something about the design.

MacCrimmon · April 9, 2009 2:53PM

Something other than the young queen . . . . .

The Sailor King.....a tanner's worth.

image via the magic of mgoodm3.

rwyarmch · April 9, 2009 3:21PM

Conder penny from Lichfield.

Sylvestius · April 10, 2009 3:19AM

<< <i>Something other than the young queen . . . . .

The Sailor King.....a tanner's worth.

image via the magic of mgoodm3.

>>

Sweeet!

I love William IV coins, I sold all mine years ago, but I still have a soft spot for this reign. A British monarch who is perhaps easily forgotten.

wybrit · April 10, 2009 10:03AM

I bought this beauty from Preussen about a year and a half ago and just now finished reimaging it.

AZLARRY · April 10, 2009 11:05AM

Thanks Doug, I agree there is something special about George II shillings.

Mac love your 1835 6 pence. Here is one I have from 1831. The images that I use, that are in focus are also by the magic man.

rwyarmch · April 10, 2009 11:55AM

Here's our William on the 1/2 penny.

AZLARRY · April 10, 2009 12:21PM

rwyarmch that is a very clean and well struck 1/2 penny.

MacCrimmon · April 10, 2009 12:47PM

<< <i>rwyarmch that is a very clean and well struck 1/2 penny. >>

It's hammered.

AZ, that 1831 6d. looks like a colour twin to my '35!!!

Looks like it has been a William IV Friday.....except for that nice '94 florin (don't worry, Wybrit can't see anything before 1838

).

JCMhouston · April 10, 2009 12:48PM

This is a 1790 Halfpenny that I quite like the obverse design on, it's an NGC PF63.

And I loved those William IV pieces you guys showed so here is another, an 1831 halfpenny in NGC PF65.

AZLARRY · April 10, 2009 1:27PM

AZ, that 1831 6d. looks like a colour twin to my '35!!!

Mac that is exactly what I was thinking when I saw your 6 pence, it helps that Mark imaged both of them.

JCM that half penny is gorgeous, is it from NEN?

Doogy · April 10, 2009 2:07PM

impulse buy of the week for me; paid exactly half of Krause UNC value, so i'm happy

Sylvestius · April 10, 2009 4:08PM

Wonderful William IV coins guys!

And Doogy that's a stunning example of my all time favourite 20th century design. Actually I'd have to say Edward VII florins are in joint first with Gothic Florins for my fave all time Brit coin design.

Reveries · April 10, 2009 11:47PM

This is just an amazing coin. The overall complexity of design and rendering into medal makes this gem one of the nicest I have ever seen!
Makes most (not all) American coins look like they were made by poor - unimaginative - talentless apprentices!
I was referring to the George III piece posted by AZLARRY.

JCMhouston · April 11, 2009 1:14AM

Azlarry, yes the Will IV came from NEN last year.

Reveries · April 11, 2009 4:15AM

May i ask what is the NEN that you are talking about?

Reveries · April 11, 2009 4:22AM

This really was the coin that i was referencing to in my original post. The George IV Shilling is an amazing work of art, design and skill.
The strike is also impressive. Too bad we cant make coins like that today? I don't care how much technology you throw at a design.
This type of coin demonstrates the difference between true artists and those who aspire to becoming a craftsman.

JCMhouston · April 11, 2009 5:54AM

NEN is Northeast Numismatics, one of the best world coin dealers on line.

7Jaguars · April 11, 2009 6:48AM

But don't forget to have a big wallet before shopping there (in most instances). Have had to fight with them at auction before and they have some muscle; if you lose out and wait to see what the coin/set will sell for on their list should you lose, god help you. Still some nice coins and like to look at their listings on occasion.

rgCoinGuy · April 11, 2009 8:29AM

This one I have shown before here, just not this thread.

This one I just got today, very cool color IMO...

thisnamztaken · April 17, 2009 10:15AM

My recent "Godless" Florin pick up!

rgCoinGuy · April 17, 2009 10:19AM

thisnamztaken · April 17, 2009 10:23AM

Nice original looking set there, Rob! Nice colors!

theboz11 · April 17, 2009 9:57PM

Very sweet florin there also

thisnamztaken · April 18, 2009 9:07AM

Thanks, theboz. That's an interesting av' you use too. Can you share a little bit about it for us? What country, date, material (looks part gold & part silver), brief history, etc.?

wybrit · April 18, 2009 2:42PM

Ever wondered what a BU black farthing really looks like? Here's an example:

They are so black they're almost purple and they have a marvelous sheen.

Even though it's not a rare series, these coins are very hard to find in this condition.

I really like this series.

Doogy · April 24, 2009 4:31AM

TGIF!

Doogy · April 24, 2009 4:32AM

Doogy · April 24, 2009 4:34AM

7Jaguars · April 24, 2009 6:13AM

Doog, nice 2/6 there! I like that coin and the halfcrowns in currency amongst my favorites.

rgCoinGuy · April 24, 2009 6:25AM

My Raw Farthings so far...

rgCoinGuy · April 24, 2009 7:27AM

British coin Friday, let's see them!

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