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translateltd - 2015-01-23 19:11:00

835520505

a question that should probably be asked way more often than it is! If there's one thing I can't stand it is a dirty coin!!

dtpapa - 2015-01-24 11:41:00

Ancient Bronze Coin Probably British ROMAN Britain
Current bid: $43.00 Reserve met Closes: Sun 25 Jan, 7:25 pm Listing #: 835628562
The seller has been truly blessed by the hand of God in getting a way too high price for such a low grade coin.

alpha111 - 2015-01-24 16:34:00

Russia GOLD 1902 5 Rouble Current bid: $245.00 Closes: Mon 26 Jan, 12:04 pm Listing #: 835923535
As the size of these reduced in 1895 how can it be as stated in the Q&A?

alpha111 - 2015-01-24 17:03:00

Came across one of these the other day, should have been 1.119 kg of .9999 platinum. It is 899gm of good quality stainless steel. Nice packaging, slightly worn look . My one actually had the correct spelling of "Johnson " and comes in the brass tin with COA plaque,see....

http://archive.kaskus.co.id/thread/2586185/

gammoner - 2015-01-24 21:23:00

gammoner wrote:

My one actually had the correct spelling of "Johnson "

http://archive.kaskus.co.id/thread/2586185/

How about "plattinium"?

translateltd - 2015-01-24 22:38:00

translateltd wrote:

How about "plattinium"?

Yes had correct spelling and also London & JM on all edges

Think the one in the pics are doing the rounds in the Philippines and Indonesia .

gammoner - 2015-01-24 23:39:00

Umpty-bump.

echoriath - 2015-01-27 15:10:00

echoriath wrote:

Umpty-bump.

Yes, all quiet on the Western Front.

gammoner - 2015-01-27 22:04:00

This coin is missing, presumed "lost" in the post.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Zealand-1936-KGV-Silver-Florin-C
oin-Nice-XF-/151511862574?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&
_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=qIQn9ic7A24A2eBTf
cGajuf%252BqTM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

If you happen to come across it in your daily dealings, please be sure to inform the authorities. i.e Moi, in this case.

Download the quality pics for your reference!

Thank you!!

Edited by dtpapa at 11:55 am, Wed 28 Jan

dtpapa - 2015-01-28 11:55:00

Got a 2005 Australia five cent coin. There seems to be larger than normal gap with the last two letters in "Australia" not close to the rest of Australia.

Was this a error with the 2005 % cent coins, or am I looking for something that isnt there?

brett21 - 2015-01-28 14:37:00

brett21 wrote:

Got a 2005 Australia five cent coin. There seems to be larger than normal gap with the last two letters in "Australia" not close to the rest of Australia.

Was this a error with the 2005 % cent coins, or am I looking for something that isnt there?

It could be a mint error - can you post a clear photo?

translateltd - 2015-01-28 14:47:00

translateltd wrote:

It could be a mint error - can you post a clear photo?

My webcam is crap so is the camera on my phone, but I will try to take one.

How do link to photos on trademe?

Edited by brett21 at 3:00 pm, Wed 28 Jan

brett21 - 2015-01-28 14:53:00

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brett21 - 2015-01-28 15:20:00

translateltd wrote:

It could be a mint error - can you post a clear photo?

http://t.co/WO5HOS2Qiq

Now that I see it again, I dont think its an error.

Edited by brett21 at 3:22 pm, Wed 28 Jan

brett21 - 2015-01-28 15:21:00

I have an old Roman coin encased in lava rock from Vesuvius. The coin is loose and rattles. Many fingers have tried to removed it and 'polished' it. Is it still worth $1.00?

juli55 - 2015-01-28 15:54:00

brett21 wrote:

http://t.co/WO5HOS2Qiq

Now that I see it again, I dont think its an error.

I see what you meant originally - the spacing does look wide. Would be interesting to compare it against others.

translateltd - 2015-01-28 18:08:00

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muzz8 - 2015-01-29 05:29:00

An element of untruthfullness in this auction... 840379815

nznotes - 2015-01-30 10:37:00

nznotes wrote:

An element of untruthfullness in this auction... 840379815

Kind of odd - the Naira is still legal tender as far as I know, though whether that N1000 note is still current is another story. Bloomberg says current exchange is NZ$7.27 so the starting price is ambitious, especially after he went to all that trouble to fold it.

translateltd - 2015-01-30 11:06:00

The $100 starting price has now changed to $1. My question seems to have made him change his mind about it.

nznotes - 2015-01-31 13:19:00

oldecurb, be sure to tell us all about that centenary florin, once you have it. It looked nice enough, but you never can tell for sure just from a photo.

dtpapa - 2015-01-31 16:56:00

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oldecurb - 2015-01-31 23:55:00

Can anyone tell me what this is please?
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/361146371.jpg
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/361146289.jpg

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

cashintheattic - 2015-02-01 15:53:00

cashintheattic wrote:

Can anyone tell me what this is please?
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/361146371.jpg
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/361146289.jpg

Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Looks to be a French medal or jeton commemorating the defence and exile of Scipio. The date at the bottom will count from the foundation of Rome in 753 BC, so 565/6 = 188/7 BC. See here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scipio_Africanus
and
http://www.uvm.edu/~bwalsh/romciv/ScipioTrial.html
The date of the Livy quote ties in with the date on the medal.

translateltd - 2015-02-01 16:07:00

If you Google the legends
"exil volontaire de scipion" "a.r. 565"
you'll find a bronze example (maybe in slightly better condition) for sale by Delcampe. It's described as 18th century, one of a series of 61 medals by Dassier illustrating historical personages and events in Roman history, each side of each medal reflecting a different event. In this case the defence and then the exile of Scipio.

translateltd - 2015-02-01 16:11:00

My turn now :-)
I received this medal in the mail from a chap who wants to know more about it. It's clearly a replica of an NZ shilling, dated 1942, but is 46mm in diameter and weighs 24.1g. Cast (seam on the edge) and a blank "obverse" with an ornamental border, presumably for engraving. Assume it's brass or other muck metal with a silver(ish) coating. Curious to know if anyone's ever seen anything similar or knows anything definite about it.
It was published in the Num. Soc. of Auckland "Mintmark" Newsletter a couple of years ago, with no joy to my knowledge.
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/361151444.jpg
http://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/361151336.jpg

translateltd - 2015-02-01 16:16:00

841311188 - "ET CO" (and Co.) on the reverse gives this away as being a brass advertising counter, unfortunately.

translateltd - 2015-02-01 18:18:00

translateltd wrote:

841311188 - "ET CO" (and Co.) on the reverse gives this away as being a brass advertising counter, unfortunately.

I guess if his other coins graded as AU are anything to go by then this could well be called gold.

gammoner - 2015-02-01 23:50:00

his 1933 unc 1/2 C was a bit of a let down, it has to be said!!!

dtpapa - 2015-02-02 07:46:00

China ancient coin 2000 years old Start price: $99,999.00 Closes: Sun 8 Feb, 6:58 pm Watchlist Listing #: 841781404
One could buy a lot of gold with this one ~ optimism unbounded!

alpha111 - 2015-02-02 07:54:00

gammoner wrote:

I guess if his other coins graded as AU are anything to go by then this could well be called gold.

Love his 1946 halfcrown; but let's be generous as perhaps he's selling his 'prides and joys' so he can buy new lenses.

alpha111 - 2015-02-02 08:06:00

gammoner wrote:

I guess if his other coins graded as AU are anything to go by then this could well be called gold.

Yes, I hear a Supertramp theme :-)

translateltd - 2015-02-02 08:08:00

translateltd wrote:

Yes, I hear a Supertramp theme :-)

I can think of a couple of the top of my head, "Crime of the Century" and "Fools Overture" but maybe will end up as "Hide in your shell" lol

gammoner - 2015-02-02 09:27:00

tsuba wrote:

Here is latest :

Morning Ross
Just an update to say took it to my friend and can confirm it is definately a die struck coin, and not a replica cast coin.
Will be seeing my watchmaker today and will ask him about the possibility of drilling a spot hole through the rim edge to extract some of the core metal.
These drills are so small, that you can’t really see them.
Will check back with refiner if such a small amount would be able to be tested satisfactorly to give a result, before we do any drilling
I believe in 1945 , some experimentation was carried out on various blanks of different makeups to the 50% silver as a possible replacement for the silver coinage.
This could be one of those.

All the best
Alan

The latest on the 1945 1/2 Crown for those interested. I will be putting it up for sale.

Morning Ross,
Yes, has come back as a Aluminium/ Magnesium mix showing up as the main base metal component.
We ended up getting the jeweller to re cut with a very fine file a couple of the reeded edges where they and been compressed , and was sufficient to get through the outer silver layer without having to drill into the coin.
Is still a mystery as to its origin as can find no other references to others being found to match this one.
It certainly has a curiousity about it and a real talking point.
Is there any other test or action you would like done while it is here in Auckland before I send it back to you?
All the very best
Alan

Edited by tsuba at 1:09 pm, Mon 2 Feb

tsuba - 2015-02-02 13:03:00

translateltd wrote:

841311188 - "ET CO" (and Co.) on the reverse gives this away as being a brass advertising counter, unfortunately.

For anyone keen on collecting these imitation guinea/half-guinea tokens, there's an interesting reference here: http://tinyurl.com/o8p89vd . The listed one looks like one of nos. 109-113. Item SG7 here: http://tinyurl.com/njadl3t identifies the maker. With more time I'd love to get into these more myself.

translateltd - 2015-02-04 08:23:00

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oldecurb - 2015-02-04 21:54:00

So it was something of a bargain then, damn it!

I suppose I should have bid on it, if only to jack up the price a little!!

dtpapa - 2015-02-05 07:45:00

C. 1929 Silver Latvian "5 Lati" Start price: $20.00 Listing #: 841742549
Great pictures of how to handle your coins before sale.

alpha111 - 2015-02-05 08:39:00

Victorian silver coin Listing #: 841747741
And another one of how to handle them from one of the few people who have blacklisted me.

alpha111 - 2015-02-05 09:10:00

Hi, are wondering if there are other NZ coins with a torn robe, re 1934 NZ florin torn robe varietie. Thanks.

35 - 2015-02-05 19:06:00

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oldecurb - 2015-02-06 23:07:00

heh. I suppose I should be nice. But I hate seeing people get a bargain!! Congrats on the coin, a good price, for a nice coin. It probably won't grade though!!!

dtpapa - 2015-02-07 12:22:00

I wonder if I should take up reselling on trademe?

Buy coin for $80 dollars on the ebay, sell it for $300 on trademe. Could make a tidy profit, and there does seem to be plenty of mugs about!!!!

dtpapa - 2015-02-07 12:24:00

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oldecurb - 2015-02-07 13:03:00

trademe needs a messaging system like ebay. There are a few buyers who could do with some good advice, and helpful tips, with regards their coin collecting. Hate to see fools getting ripped off!!

dtpapa - 2015-02-07 14:40:00

resellers need to read this

http://www.comcom.govt.nz/fair-trading/fair-trading-act-fact
-sheets/buying-and-selling-online/

dtpapa - 2015-02-07 19:36:00

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muzz8 - 2015-02-07 21:41:00

and then advertise them as mint bloom ..

I can truly sympathise with this bloke, trademe is becoming the same.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-New-Zealand-Half-Crown-Silver-C
oin-Uncirculated-Condition-/231417427593?ssPageName=STRK%3AM
EBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=qI
Qn9ic7A24A2eBTfcGajuf%252BqTM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt
=nc

dtpapa - 2015-02-08 09:46:00

then there are those who would purchase a 1941 shilling graded AU55 by ngc from a trademe reseller (seller originally purchased it off ebay), crack it out of its ngc case, clean it up, and sell it as mint!!

And some mug buys it!!

Grrrrr!!

dtpapa - 2015-02-08 09:51:00