THE NEW COIN CLUB
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| 251 | Welcome to the Coin Club. We are an assortment of newbies, amateurs and experts with questions and answers for newbies, amateurs and experts in coin collecting, also known as numismatics. Whether you are just getting started, have been collecting for years or have simply found some old coins about the place that you’d like to sell, this is the place to ask your questions. No one has all the answers, and you may get five differing answers to the same question, yet each may be right in a manner of speaking, especially if opinions are involved. Opinions often vary. If you receive no answer to your query within 48 hours, please ask again. echoriath - 2012-09-21 17:43:00 |
| 252 | oldecurb wrote:
I didn't show the soft clean shoulder scan of this coin so now it's going towards artists play toy.. within 3 days.... I am glad I asked for opinions from collectors and they online said FAKE so I will not list it as I try not to list fakes. jaytala - 2012-09-21 19:33:00 |
| 253 | Any idea's about this? There is no seam on the side of the coin... http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/77/234006477_full.jp It weighs in at 14.2grams cashintheattic - 2012-09-21 21:06:00 |
| 254 | cashintheattic wrote:
Hi if you look at the first image compared to the second image you can see a difference at the very edge of the coin I would say it has been machined out leaving the edge intact then another coin machined fractionally smaller then the 2 halves joined. If you can understand what I am getting at. nice old manufactured double head coin. lester36 - 2012-09-21 21:39:00 |
| 255 | Will be listing it very soon and a 1977 sterling silver commemorative crown and a couple of silver US half dollars. Exciting!!! cashintheattic - 2012-09-21 23:38:00 |
| 256 | Hi, I have a heap of old NZ pre decimal coins and i am wanting to keep 2 sets for my children but have no idea how many there should be. Some coins have the same value but different pictures. Can any one help? jacquie2 - 2012-09-22 07:16:00 |
| 257 | Half penny, Penny, Threepence, sixpence, 1 shilling ,Florin &Half crown. The 1 crown coin was issued in 3 years only 1935,1949 & 1953. lester36 - 2012-09-22 08:56:00 |
| 258 | Also for your info, here's pictures of all the NZ pre decimal coins - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_pound If you have bronze coins with a chick with a big fork they are pre decimal British pennies and half pennies that got used in NZ. If you have silver coins with a chick with a big fork then you're very lucky. chrisr5 - 2012-09-22 16:40:00 |
| 259 | And if you have a Chick with a big fork she might dig your garden.LOL lester36 - 2012-09-22 20:26:00 |
| 260 | Am I OTT Thanks lester36 - 2012-09-22 21:19:00 |
| 261 | lester36 wrote:
Photo on the 1956 strapless penny is not very clear = [new photo please] Edited by chefman1 at 10:20 pm, Sat 22 Sep chefman1 - 2012-09-22 22:18:00 |
| 262 | lester36 wrote:
Some people might consider that a waste...... chrisr5 - 2012-09-23 04:37:00 |
| 263 | This message was deleted. shayne45 - 2012-09-23 10:05:00 |
| 264 | This message was deleted. shayne45 - 2012-09-23 10:19:00 |
| 265 | chefman1 wrote:
Hows Dat Peter I found the macro button lester36 - 2012-09-23 11:26:00 |
| 266 | lester36 wrote:
all good thanxs for that chefman1 - 2012-09-23 13:31:00 |
| 267 | shayne45 wrote:
I'm having trouble seeing a 6/5 over date, I will try & post a closer pic of the date & also the obverse and edge to see what anyone else thinks, Thanks for your reply. brucie69 - 2012-09-24 06:25:00 |
| 268 | This message was deleted. oldecurb - 2012-09-24 21:15:00 |
| 269 | Still looking for a 2009 50c though. yes got one about two months ago and the 2011 10 cent to. chefman1 - 2012-09-24 22:43:00 |
| 270 | shayne45 wrote:
Having the coin should be prize enough! chrisr5 - 2012-09-25 00:01:00 |
| 271 | Chefman and Ecurb, haven't seen any of those coins up here yet. chrisr5 - 2012-09-25 07:38:00 |
| 272 | here are some more pics of the William 111 crown, Its 39mm diameter and weighs 27g, The top of the shields should be pointing out but are pointing in like the half crown also the harp only has 5 strings. Any one got any ideas? http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/57/234500957_full.jp http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/89/234500989_full.jp http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/84/234501284_full.jp brucie69 - 2012-09-25 09:17:00 |
| 273 | 272. You're right. Something's wrong. That last "A" in "GRA" on the obverse is wrong for a starter. Its left side should be thin and the right side thick. Instead it's thick and thin. And there's something wrong with the bust. It doesn't look right for some reason but it could be because it's worn. Compare it to these ones at http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/pics/w3/5s/index.html puckles - 2012-09-25 17:54:00 |
| 274 | puckles wrote: lester36 - 2012-09-25 19:30:00 |
| 275 | Thanks for the replys, My gut feeling tells me it's a fake even though it would be a very good one with the edge lettering & all that just can't ignore the fact that the shield points are facing the wrong way, further research required. brucie69 - 2012-09-26 09:00:00 |
| 276 | Hey everyone.... QUESTION: has there been such a thing as a silver New Zealand Half Penny? Did they do one in a proof set that was Silver? The reason I ask is my mother said she has found one that she is sure is Silver??? cashintheattic - 2012-09-26 13:04:00 |
| 277 | cashintheattic wrote:
More than likely silver plated I have a few Copper coins that have been silver plated at some time. lester36 - 2012-09-26 17:40:00 |
| 278 | Anyone see a "D" or anything like one on this? http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/4/234764204_full.jpg echoriath - 2012-09-26 21:56:00 |
| 279 | echoriath wrote:
In between the 'c' and the 'e'? Nope you got me, where is it? chrisr5 - 2012-09-26 22:08:00 |
| 280 | chrisr5 wrote:
Well, when I REALLY enlarge it, I feel like I see what could be a hint of SOMEthing, but I think it's just my imagination. It does not really look like there's anything there at all. echoriath - 2012-09-26 22:15:00 |
| 281 | Any one know the stories behind the different styles of our present Queen on the back of the coins. Giving examples about the 50c the 1980 seems quite lovely and elegant but 1985 I find is a bad likeness of her, did they swap artists? Plus the change of crown +jewellery, was this just the choice of the Queen or did the artist just add them? Who picks the artists? I know at one point you could get Coin Collectors kits for kids that answers little stories like that do any coin clubs in NZ have brochures/packs for kids? jaytala - 2012-09-27 08:53:00 |
| 282 | There's about 11 different portraits done by about 8 different artists. NZ has used 4 different portraits on their decimal and pre decimal coins. Not sure how they're chosen and whether they get a few different artists but the Queen has to approve the design before it can be used. I guess the Queen must also choose the jewellry unless the sculptors are allowed artistic licence. I gather that the first likeness used - the one without a crown has to be redesigned because it lacked relief. This can be seen in the earlier proof and uncirculated coins that have a worn look about the hair in spite of no circulation. Also I gather there was some concern about the Queen being 'under dressed' so shoulder straps got added. chrisr5 - 2012-09-27 15:49:00 |
| 283 | The member deleted this message. oldecurb - 2012-09-27 22:15:00 |
| 284 | oldecurb wrote:
Very Nice find! (Can I ask though, out of deference to HM and Her apparent garment issue will you be chiselling in some shoulder straps?) chrisr5 - 2012-09-27 22:51:00 |
| 285 | She is not amused. wasgonna - 2012-09-27 23:13:00 |
| 286 | Hi, Im new to coins but I recently found some coins that possibly could be gold? They are apparently minted. Would they be gold if minted or gold plated? Any help would be great. Thanks in advance spearhead - 2012-09-29 19:37:00 |
| 287 | What do you mean by "minted"? To "mint" a coin generally just refers to the fact that it was stamped out of a machine of some sort at a building/institution usually called a mint. If you post photos, you might get more meaningful answers. echoriath - 2012-09-29 22:53:00 |
| 288 | This message was deleted. taidhg - 2012-09-30 22:43:00 |
| 289 | Trade Me wrote: Ha ha ... love it. Edited by wasgonna at 10:58 pm, Sun 30 Sep wasgonna - 2012-09-30 22:56:00 |
| 290 | wasgonna wrote:
Ssssshhh! Don't say a word I have just become the proud owner of a superb set of Unc and BU coins. So much so, I will have to invent new grades for some of the better coins! chrisr5 - 2012-10-01 15:07:00 |
| 291 | Hello all . lester36 - 2012-10-03 13:52:00 |
| 292 | This message was deleted. chefman1 - 2012-10-03 23:05:00 |
| 293 | lester36 wrote:
good to see you back chefman1 - 2012-10-03 23:10:00 |
| 294 | lester36 wrote:
Aside from a numismatic paucity I hope you had a good holiday. Where did you get to? chrisr5 - 2012-10-04 09:06:00 |
| 295 | Trade Me wrote:
Do you think he means it's very under cooked?! chrisr5 - 2012-10-04 09:09:00 |
| 296 | Trade Me wrote: Yeah but, yeah but, you do get free shipping so that makes it far more attactive. wasgonna - 2012-10-04 14:04:00 |
| 297 | chrisr5 wrote: Edited by lester36 at 5:43 pm, Thu 4 Oct lester36 - 2012-10-04 17:42:00 |
| 298 | Hi, I have been gifted a coin and have no idea of its value - It's been out of its protective sleeve maybe a handful of times. louisesamosa - 2012-10-04 18:08:00 |
| 299 | Bip Bop echoriath - 2012-10-04 18:20:00 |
| 300 | Bump echoriath - 2012-10-04 18:20:00 |
