@pruebas said:
Don’t worry @Boosibri, I’m only going to collect aluminum Irish coins struck before 1884. But I’ve decided to collect Chilean coins by date.
Leonard C. Wyon, the engraver who designed it. His initials are on the neck truncation. At least one very lightly used 1870 die did not have the initials and produced a very scarce variety. PCGS calls that the "No LCW" variety. The No LCW die was likely a trial die that was later used up coining business strikes.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 and 2025 Fred Bowman Literary Award, 2025 Guy Potter Literary Award, 2022 Paul Fiocca Award, & 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson Award.
I have a copy of Forrer's book on the The Wyons, which is the best description of their entire engraving family I have found.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 and 2025 Fred Bowman Literary Award, 2025 Guy Potter Literary Award, 2022 Paul Fiocca Award, & 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson Award.
Picked this up recently for my “one per monarch” set. I thought it went very reasonably, and it rings in at a lowly VF, which I believe to be mostly a strike issue, rather than actual wear. Do I wish it had a full face? Yes. But under $300 for what’s probably at least a choice XF? also yes.
@SimonW said:
Picked this up recently for my “one per monarch” set. I thought it went very reasonably, and it rings in at a lowly VF, which I believe to be mostly a strike issue, rather than actual wear. Do I wish it had a full face? Yes. But under $300 for what’s probably at least a choice XF? also yes.
Great piece 🍒
If you need something from the "Merry Monarch" (Charles II) I got you
The start of my 1908 specimen set. The first coins struck in Canada as the boxes that they came in advertised. They tend to come dark, this is no exception, but it comes alive in the light. This is a 64, which is a pop 16 with only 1 higher (which is a 64+). PCGS and NGC aren't going to grade these 65 and above it seems, but I imagine ICCS would have this at 66.
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@PhilArnold said:
The start of my 1908 specimen set. The first coins struck in Canada as the boxes that they came in advertised. They tend to come dark, this is no exception, but it comes alive in the light. This is a 64, which is a pop 16 with only 1 higher (which is a 64+). PCGS and NGC aren't going to grade these 65 and above it seems, but I imagine ICCS would have this at 66.
1995 South Africa silver 2 Rand F.A.O. commemorative. Originally authorized for 10,000 copies, only 1,743 coins were sold.
F.A.O. is a niche corner that I decided to collect with many rare/low mintage coins and different metal variations...
I just got a few of my new and "new old" purchases back from PCGS. Overall happy with the results except this is my last time I send them Swiss specimen coins. They used to be really good at grading these, really good. They have lost there way the past couple of years. My Swiss dealer has even offered to sit with them to explain how to tell SP coins but they were not interested. I don't know how they lost this expertise but it seems if not DCAM they will not call them anymore. I have gone from a 90% success rate to below 20%. They used to be very good at this. I will try NGC going forward.
This is a SP coin but not graded that way
This SP they got right
This was in an old small white ANACS 62 slab that I thought was a better coin when I saw it. It is very PL. The colors are better in hand.
Great Britain Shilling King George III 1787
Silver, 25.0 mm, 5.98 gm
Obverse: King George III facing right, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse: United Kingdom shields of England and Scotland, Ireland, France, and Hannover.
M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E.1787
(Latin abbreviation for King of Great Britain France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
I bought this extremely rare 1837-B Peru pattern 8R. While it’s AU Details, I’ve never seen another (in copper. There is one known in silver from the Millennia Sale that sold for mid-5 figures.).
Designed by Barre and probably struck in France, the reverse die is identical to a 8R-size medal I recently bought from Monaco. Notice the “8R” is replaced by a sunface.
Comments
Good luck with Chile. Fools errand in my opinion.
Latin American Collection
Burmese “Peacock” Kyat
AU 55
One of those weeks where the weekly HA world coin auction was kinda loaded with stuff right up my alley.
This was a date I needed for my 960R set. Better date.
AU 58
1811-B is definitely a better date
Latin American Collection
First impulse purchase in a long time.
I was hoping someone would ask, but nobody did, so I will.
What does LCW on that slab mean?
Leonard C. Wyon, the engraver who designed it. His initials are on the neck truncation. At least one very lightly used 1870 die did not have the initials and produced a very scarce variety. PCGS calls that the "No LCW" variety. The No LCW die was likely a trial die that was later used up coining business strikes.
http://www.victoriancent.com
Do you have a copy of the Leonard Wyon family tree along with you, Rob? You have MANY Wyon pieces, but mostly Canadian/Brit
I have a copy of Forrer's book on the The Wyons, which is the best description of their entire engraving family I have found.
http://www.victoriancent.com
Some Centennial Toners
Phil Arnold
Director of Photography, GreatCollections
greatcollections.com
I love these, I wish I knew how to take pictures of the toners!
Picked this up recently for my “one per monarch” set. I thought it went very reasonably, and it rings in at a lowly VF, which I believe to be mostly a strike issue, rather than actual wear. Do I wish it had a full face? Yes. But under $300 for what’s probably at least a choice XF? also yes.
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Great piece 🍒
If you need something from the "Merry Monarch" (Charles II) I got you
BST📋✅️: mainejoe
BST📋✅️: mainejoe
That’s dang cool! Any chance you’ve got a shilling?
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
The start of my 1908 specimen set. The first coins struck in Canada as the boxes that they came in advertised. They tend to come dark, this is no exception, but it comes alive in the light. This is a 64, which is a pop 16 with only 1 higher (which is a 64+). PCGS and NGC aren't going to grade these 65 and above it seems, but I imagine ICCS would have this at 66.
Phil Arnold
Director of Photography, GreatCollections
greatcollections.com
Just received this 157.65 gram MS61 L.E. Bruun medal purchased from Stacks. Thinking about having it conserved to get rid of the crap on the reverse.
New sede vacante addition from recent WAG auction.
Nice coin! Now for the sovereign!
Latin American Collection
@Boosibri One day... one day...
Phil Arnold
Director of Photography, GreatCollections
greatcollections.com
Latin American Collection
XF 45
Saw that, nice pickup. All three that posted today were nice.
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
BST📋✅️: mainejoe
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
March of Time - 27 Centuries in Gold
https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=36590
@OnlyGoldIsMoney that’s truly fantastic!
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
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1995 South Africa silver 2 Rand F.A.O. commemorative. Originally authorized for 10,000 copies, only 1,743 coins were sold.
F.A.O. is a niche corner that I decided to collect with many rare/low mintage coins and different metal variations...
New addition for my March of Time set - 21st Century.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
March of Time - 27 Centuries in Gold
https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/WCM/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=36590
Nice 👍
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My sets: [290+ horse coins] :: [France Sowers] :: [Colorful world copper] :: [Beautiful world coins]
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I just got a few of my new and "new old" purchases back from PCGS. Overall happy with the results except this is my last time I send them Swiss specimen coins. They used to be really good at grading these, really good. They have lost there way the past couple of years. My Swiss dealer has even offered to sit with them to explain how to tell SP coins but they were not interested. I don't know how they lost this expertise but it seems if not DCAM they will not call them anymore. I have gone from a 90% success rate to below 20%. They used to be very good at this. I will try NGC going forward.
This is a SP coin but not graded that way
This SP they got right
This was in an old small white ANACS 62 slab that I thought was a better coin when I saw it. It is very PL. The colors are better in hand.
Great Britain Shilling King George III 1787
Silver, 25.0 mm, 5.98 gm
Obverse: King George III facing right, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse: United Kingdom shields of England and Scotland, Ireland, France, and Hannover.
M.B.F.ET.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E.1787
(Latin abbreviation for King of Great Britain France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts
I found this antoninianus of emp Postumus at a thrift store near Joshua tree national park, would love to know more about it if anybody is familiar
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Got my third Liszt coin (one uncirculated, one proof, now a circulated one). I'm currently using it as a pocket piece.
I collect world proof sets, coins featuring composers, mid-20th century U.S. proof coins, U.S. type coins, and whatever else I want.
Not too rare but wanted.
Sic semper tyrannis.
Latin American Collection
I bought this extremely rare 1837-B Peru pattern 8R. While it’s AU Details, I’ve never seen another (in copper. There is one known in silver from the Millennia Sale that sold for mid-5 figures.).
Designed by Barre and probably struck in France, the reverse die is identical to a 8R-size medal I recently bought from Monaco. Notice the “8R” is replaced by a sunface.
Other passions include golf, Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and Euro motorcycles in general.
Chris
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts
Latin American Collection
2023 Cayman Islands $1 / 1 OZ .999 Silver
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts
Whoa congrats! Great win.