Picked up a 1937 British Specimen Set in the original case for $172.50 plus sales tax in New York
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The set is pretty well toned with the copper coins fully brown but the other coins have acceptable toning. No hairlines and
In the original case which is in fair but working condition (open and closing) with one corner showing damage to the leatherette skin.
What is the current value of this set these days?
In the original case which is in fair but working condition (open and closing) with one corner showing damage to the leatherette skin.
What is the current value of this set these days?
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Edited to add: "you suck!"
One of the resident British experts/mavens will surely give you the nitty gritty on this one...but it does sound like you did well!
Marc
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<< <i>Ballpark vaue is $300-$550, depending on the coins you received...... >>
Do you mean the quality/grade of the coins?
There are 15 coins in the set. The largest is the crown coin.
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Some of the coins have pretty blue toning but others have darkish mottled toning on the side that stayed in contact with the black velvet.
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Well, just Love coins, period.
Of course, I got mine for eight bucks and swapped it for two 1877 Indian cents.