Some wonderful coins here. I was wondering who was bidding them up
First of all I love this coin and I'm very glad I got it.
HOWever. My bidding tactics can best be described as "slap dash" or worse.
I paid more for this piece than I would have had to pay for a coin I wanted ever worse, simply because it came up earlier in the auction. I chickened out and missed several others for the same reason.
By the time this one came up I was into my third White Horse and banging away on that big red BID DAMMIT!! button.
It got even worse a little later on when I paid as much for a modern day proof that I'll put up later than I could have had a much rarer example that I had been coveting for weeks. So maybe I'll hit the White Horse earlier next time, blow my budget, shut the computer down and go to bed .
Victoria Bronzed Proof Farthing 1860, S3958, P1855, PR65 BN PCGS, Bun Head, excessively rare, R7 in EMC (1-2 genuine proofs known), Gem Proof, in point of fact essentially perfect with a full, deep proof impression of the dies, high squared-off rims, and obviously struck through bronzing powder. A hint of red luster beneath the bronzing shows, and a rich iridescent bluish hue has formed across the surfaces. First year of the new bronze coinage type, obviously minted in conformity with the 1800 Act of Union which directed the Royal Mint to create proofs for the record, as official samples of the coinage. This specimen is the only one the cataloguer has ever seen, having handled and catalogued it on more than one occasion. While proofs of the pennies in this series have soared in value as many collectors feverishly seek specimens for themselves, the farthings have lagged in popularity. A rarity of this caliber ought, by right, to be worth multiples of our estimate, putting it in true perspective. Bidders are well advised to take note of this, and to act accordingly. From the Exeter College Collection
No,no- the kids and the cat are all right honey. It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>Could not compete for my target list given very high pricing levels, but was able to secure a very rare Israel piece (around 1000 pieces known) which I have yet to see in such grade.
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I just knew you were going for that piece hence, decided not to throw in any bids and staved off a bidding war. It's gorgeous! Glad you got it!
Well, I would like to report that I really got some good deals but can only report that I saved a lot of money by not winning on any of my six bids on GB. Honestly, I just do not like getting coins through auction like this although in the past have gone on what are now unimaginable splurges. The rev up on prices just does not seem real & not being there got pipped at the end by one increment on three lots which is exactly what happens in such.
Well, save for another day and hopefully some of these coins go to flippers as they have before and reappear on the market. I have seen this to happen and indeed have gotten such for less than the sale price.
Still, not sour grapes as this is the market and I congratulate all the winners and hope that they are happy with their prizes.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields. From the Exeter College Collection
No,no- the kids and the cat are all right honey. It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields. From the Exeter College Collection >>
<< <i>Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields. From the Exeter College Collection >>
At least it has the correct reverse
Tir nam beann, nan gleann, s'nan gaisgeach ~ Saorstat Albanaich a nis!
Last one and the price was a bit more in line I think.
They apparently knocked something off for the thumbprint at the left of the date on the reverse.
Bad move since my contacts at Exeter tell me that Mad George himself put it there when he slung it across the room because he didn't care for the portrait Not sure it will cross with PCGS though.
George III pattern Proof Halfpenny 1805, P1303 (late Soho, rare), PR65 BN NGC, bronzed, handsome dark "brick red" bronzing, most appealing. Struck only for collectors, this date never entered circulation but most are found somewhat impaired -- not gemmy like this one. Assembling a proof set of 1805 has appealing to copper collectors for many years. From the Exeter College Collection
No,no- the kids and the cat are all right honey. It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields. From the Exeter College Collection >>
Am I getting a message that the farthing DOESN'T have the correct reverse?
Since I think I'm going to get into the series (like obsessive-compulsives like myself do with every series they get involved in) what do I look out for here?
Thanks
No,no- the kids and the cat are all right honey. It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
Am I getting a message that the farthing DOESN'T have the correct reverse?
Since I think I'm going to get into the series (like obsessive-compulsives like myself do with every series they get involved in) what do I look out for here?
Thanks >>
No! SaorAlba's comment references the fact that your 1957 proof shilling has the Rampant Lion rev, i.e. it's the Scottish reverse instead of the Anglish 'crawling lion'.
Here are the Heritage photos on the two lots I won. Both are in PCGS 65-Red holders.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 and 2025 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.
Very nice coins, everyone! It seems that most of us have added something(s) nice to our collections. Is anyone able to post pics of my two purchases for me? It would be greatly appreciated! They are lots 21683 and 21776.
Numismatic author & owner of the Uncommon Cents collections. 2011 and 2025 Fred Bowman award winner, 2020 J. Douglas Ferguson award winner, & 2022 Paul Fiocca award winner.
The top ten highest grossing Heritage World Coin auctions:
2010 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $10,767,188. 2008 May Long Beach Signature World Coin Auction: $7,060,659. 2009 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $6,911,249. 2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $5,090,249. 2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction: $4,817,387. 2008 September Long Beach, CA World Coin Signature Auction: $4,600,245. 2006 June Long Beach World Coin Signature Auction: $4,406,369. 2008 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $4,216,022. 2007 May/June Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,522,135. 2009 September Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,270,143.
The top ten highest grossing Heritage World Coin auctions:
2010 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $10,767,188. 2008 May Long Beach Signature World Coin Auction: $7,060,659. 2009 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $6,911,249. 2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $5,090,249. 2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction: $4,817,387. 2008 September Long Beach, CA World Coin Signature Auction: $4,600,245. 2006 June Long Beach World Coin Signature Auction: $4,406,369. 2008 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $4,216,022. 2007 May/June Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,522,135. 2009 September Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,270,143. >>
Anyone think the 2010 ANA World Coin Auction will top $15,000,000 ???
Everyone's screamed for years about the Darkside getting the short shrift during the ANA............well, scream no more. The gavel will fall on Darkside goodies between August 8th to August 15th .............. save your drachma!!!!!
Seems I did get one newp a long sought upgrade/addition to my set - 1943 10 Mil in NGC MS64RB which is only one of two known altogether in any MS grade while PCGS has never graded any!
There does seem to be alot of new found interest in the Darkside...Mac is correct we need to save our Drachma!
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First of all I love this coin and I'm very glad I got it.
HOWever. My bidding tactics can best be described as "slap dash" or worse.
I paid more for this piece than I would have had to pay for a coin I wanted ever worse, simply because
it came up earlier in the auction. I chickened out and missed several others for the same reason.
By the time this one came up I was into my third White Horse and banging away on that big red BID DAMMIT!! button.
It got even worse a little later on when I paid as much for a modern day proof that I'll put up later than I could
have had a much rarer example that I had been coveting for weeks. So maybe I'll hit the White Horse earlier
next time, blow my budget, shut the computer down and go to bed .
Anyway, here it is with the auction description.
@KK! I might have passed it up.
Victoria Bronzed Proof Farthing 1860, S3958, P1855, PR65 BN PCGS, Bun Head, excessively rare, R7 in EMC (1-2 genuine proofs known), Gem Proof, in point of fact essentially perfect with a full, deep proof impression of the dies, high squared-off rims, and obviously struck through bronzing powder. A hint of red luster beneath the bronzing shows, and a rich iridescent bluish hue has formed across the surfaces. First year of the new bronze coinage type, obviously minted in conformity with the 1800 Act of Union which directed the Royal Mint to create proofs for the record, as official samples of the coinage. This specimen is the only one the cataloguer has ever seen, having handled and catalogued it on more than one occasion. While proofs of the pennies in this series have soared in value as many collectors feverishly seek specimens for themselves, the farthings have lagged in popularity. A rarity of this caliber ought, by right, to be worth multiples of our estimate, putting it in true perspective. Bidders are well advised to take note of this, and to act accordingly.
From the Exeter College Collection
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>Could not compete for my target list given very high pricing levels, but was able to secure a very rare Israel piece (around 1000 pieces known) which I have yet to see in such grade.
I just knew you were going for that piece hence, decided not to throw in any bids and staved off a bidding war. It's gorgeous! Glad you got it!
Gary
Well, save for another day and hopefully some of these coins go to flippers as they have before and reappear on the market. I have seen this to happen and indeed have gotten such for less than the sale price.
Still, not sour grapes as this is the market and I congratulate all the winners and hope that they are happy with their prizes.
Well, just Love coins, period.
Win some, lose some
My World Coin Type Set
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields.
From the Exeter College Collection
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields.
From the Exeter College Collection >>
Quick, change your name to ProofOfRecordNut!!!!!!
I am happy with this one!
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<< <i>Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields.
From the Exeter College Collection >>
At least it has the correct reverse
PCGS MS66
PCGS MS64
The Quarter caught my eye several times and I was very tempted to bid on it.
Glad you got it. Maybe we can trade something, sometimes
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
They apparently knocked something off for the thumbprint at the left of the date on the reverse.
Bad move since my contacts at Exeter tell me that Mad George himself put it there when he slung
it across the room because he didn't care for the portrait
George III pattern Proof Halfpenny 1805, P1303 (late Soho, rare), PR65 BN NGC, bronzed, handsome dark "brick red" bronzing, most appealing. Struck only for collectors, this date never entered circulation but most are found somewhat impaired -- not gemmy like this one. Assembling a proof set of 1805 has appealing to copper collectors for many years.
From the Exeter College Collection
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
That shilling, particularly, is AWEsome!!
Great catch.....
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
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<< <i>Here's another one I paid way too danged much for.
This is why they call collectors like me "color nuts"
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1957, S4148, PR65 Cameo PCGS, Scottish lion reverse, extremely rare Proof of Record, lovely original surfaces, bluish tinges, deep mirror fields.
From the Exeter College Collection >>
At least it has the correct reverse
<< <i>I can't post the pix right now, but here are the links: 1700 William III Shilling and 1797 George III Twopence. Both look beautiful.
That shilling, particularly, is AWEsome!!
Great catch.....
Many thanks as I am primarily (I guess not any more) a collector of Bolivia and Potosi coinage.
Gary
Am I getting a message that the farthing DOESN'T have the correct reverse?
Since I think I'm going to get into the series (like obsessive-compulsives like myself do with every series they get involved in)
what do I look out for here?
Thanks
It's just that I got my PCGS grades.
<< <i>Uh,oh.
Am I getting a message that the farthing DOESN'T have the correct reverse?
Since I think I'm going to get into the series (like obsessive-compulsives like myself do with every series they get involved in)
what do I look out for here?
Thanks >>
No! SaorAlba's comment references the fact that your 1957 proof shilling has the Rampant Lion rev, i.e. it's the Scottish reverse instead of the Anglish 'crawling lion'.
1811 Bern 1 Frank MS66, original mintage of 11,000.
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Gary
Bosox - nice cents!
I won 2 lots:
PCGS MS66 - I stretched for this one but it has that shimmering toning I can't resist.
PCGS MS62 toned Pointed 7 - an important addition to my set only need the 1948 to finish.
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www's '11 25c in 66 is so totally drool material its not funny.
Zohar yup that's one nic example and yes quite scarce this nice.
I was outbid or trampled maybe next week
The top ten highest grossing Heritage World Coin auctions:
2010 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $10,767,188.
2008 May Long Beach Signature World Coin Auction: $7,060,659.
2009 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $6,911,249.
2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $5,090,249.
2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction: $4,817,387.
2008 September Long Beach, CA World Coin Signature Auction: $4,600,245.
2006 June Long Beach World Coin Signature Auction: $4,406,369.
2008 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $4,216,022.
2007 May/June Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,522,135.
2009 September Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,270,143.
<< <i>I believe this says it all:
The top ten highest grossing Heritage World Coin auctions:
2010 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $10,767,188.
2008 May Long Beach Signature World Coin Auction: $7,060,659.
2009 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $6,911,249.
2007 January New York Signature World Coin Auction: $5,090,249.
2009 May Long Beach, CA Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction: $4,817,387.
2008 September Long Beach, CA World Coin Signature Auction: $4,600,245.
2006 June Long Beach World Coin Signature Auction: $4,406,369.
2008 January New York, NY Signature World Coin Auction: $4,216,022.
2007 May/June Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,522,135.
2009 September Long Beach, CA Signature World Coin Auction: $3,270,143. >>
Anyone think the 2010 ANA World Coin Auction will top $15,000,000 ???
Everyone's screamed for years about the Darkside getting the short shrift during the ANA............well, scream no more. The gavel will fall on Darkside goodies between August 8th to August 15th .............. save your drachma!!!!!
Gary
I hope u enjoy our coinage
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There does seem to be alot of new found interest in the Darkside...Mac is correct we need to save our Drachma!
Marc
hi is the beautiful website u show your collection
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hi is the beautiful website u show your collection
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I think so, but my five year old daughter thinks otherwise - everything belongs to her.