Embarking on a new set British George V Shillings!

Just thought I'd post a few pickups for the set along with some reflections on the series since I started.

I am struggling to find already graded pieces for sale and I suspect it's likely since the series isn't as popular / worth spending the fees on. I'm likely the exception to many collectors in that respect. These do seem to be worth good money but mostly only in 65 and higher.

I'll lead with my only pick up that is already graded.

PCGS MS65+
This example is really lovely and frosty in hand. Very original and nicer than the trueviews suggest.

Common in UNC. I would guess this one is a 64

Potentially the most common year. I would guess 64. Nicer than the 1914 but will a stray mark holding it back.

For 1920 onwards they dropped the purity down to only 50%. That seemed to have caused a lot of strike issues, despite that this one is well struck and nice example. 1923 seems to be the most common for 1920-1925 in nicer grade. Guessing a 64 on this one as well.

Really struggled to find a nice 1925 and paid quite strong for this example. Many of these are coming from the UK and it seems dealers either ignore them entirely or price them very strong and little in between. Many are listed without photos as well which can be frustrating. Potentially a nice 64.

Really pleased with this one. I think it has a shot at 65. The shadows really hide the amazing luster it has. The 1927-1936 series continue with poor strikes and will often have chatter on the high points from the dies.

I actually thought this one was fake for a moment once it arrived. the flat high points and odd luster really caught me off guard. It is a difficult date for the series but not one to typically demand high prices. No issues in the series feel like key dates. I think it's a nice 64.

This one is the ugly duckling of the group. A 62/63 would be my guess. Really subdued luster but it was easily the cheapest at a whopping $6. I should probably try and find a 65 before subbing or if I can find one already graded.

One of my favorites, just really wholesome surfaces all around and some light color. Nice to find these not totally blast white. I would guess a 64.

That's it for now. Most all will go for grading so I will be sure to update the post when grades are in to prove how bad I am at grading haha. I have tried to shoot for 65s but I find this series very tough to find the material. Especially the 1927-1936 run which I suspect lurk in the dealers boxes behind the table and don't warrant an online listing.

If anyone has some that could help me out on my set please do reach out. I am shooting for a minimum of 64 across the set and most common dates a min of 65.

Two new purchases that were duplicates from @threadgold collection on the registry. Both really pleasing examples and higher grade than what I had. MS64 on the 1932 and MS65 on the 1933.