THE NEW COIN CLUB
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| 3001 | 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 Edited by chefman1 at 8:12 pm, Tue 31 Dec chefman1 - 2013-12-31 20:11:00 |
| 3002 | I was going to post this 1942 P Monticello which as far as I could tell had intact steps but the photo doesn't do it justice - http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298338734.jpg chrisr5 - 2013-12-31 20:14:00 |
| 3003 | bugger me not again... chefman1 - 2013-12-31 20:14:00 |
| 3004 | chefman1 wrote:
LOL never mind - better look on the quadruple sandy! And happy new ears to one and all! chrisr5 - 2013-12-31 20:15:00 |
| 3005 | muzz8 wrote:
The problem with the British coins I mentioned (and probably the Australian ones too) was that the royal effigy was a little too bulky and drew up too much metal when struck, with the result that it was drawn away from the reverse, leaving a slightly incuse "echo" of the king/queen on the other side. They fixed it in the UK in 1926-27 by making the king's head slightly smaller. translateltd - 2013-12-31 20:35:00 |
| 3006 | chrisr5 wrote:
Absolutely - that's really poor show. Did they say banks "wouldn't" accept them, or simply that there might be a problem with acceptance (lack of familiarity, etc.)? translateltd - 2013-12-31 20:36:00 |
| 3007 | translateltd wrote:
According to the Guardian it's a case of outright refusal! - http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/sep/05/20-pound-coi Note the last paragraph. Edited by chrisr5 at 8:42 pm, Tue 31 Dec chrisr5 - 2013-12-31 20:40:00 |
| 3008 | Rocking the triple sandy on new year's eve!! WOOOOOOOHOOOOO!!! Roll on 4000 in 2014. I'll be raising a glass of the good stuff in hopes of finding that sixth 1913 Liberty Head Nickel this year!! I know it's out there somewhere. In the meantime, maybe a 1916 double-die Bison....... echoriath - 2013-12-31 21:14:00 |
| 3009 | chrisr5 wrote:
Wonder why the writer thinks .999 silver is less valuable than sterling at only .925. Still, it reinforces the idea that coin-like objects really are not a good investment and should be bought only if you actually like them for what they are, with no thought of profit in mind. translateltd - 2013-12-31 22:09:00 |
| 3010 | The linked article on legal tender in the UK is also interesting: http://www.royalmint.com/aboutus/policies-and-guidelines/leg Once again, with emphasis on the last couple of paragraphs. Wonder how many people try to pass off pre-1990 crowns that show no denomination but are only technically 25p pieces, as £5 coins. translateltd - 2013-12-31 22:12:00 |
| 3011 | chrisr5 wrote:
These sentences seem mutually exclusive: The coin contains 0.999 silver, which is less valuable than traditional sterling silver, but avoids taxes on precious metal imports in key markets across the far east." Is it only available to people in the UK? I noted some guidelines on the page regarding legal tender in the UK. I'll read it a bit later, but that's an interesting consideration, given that in the US all circulating coinage is legal tender for all debts public and private, but there is no requirement that it be accepted as such. I actually had a petrol station refuse a $50 note a couple decades back. Granted it was late and in a fairly dodgy area, but I needed gas. They flatly refused to accept it. Not the same as a bank refusing it, but still.... And a bank refusing legal tender just seems crazy. echoriath - 2013-12-31 22:30:00 |
| 3012 | Happy new year ALL lester36 - 2014-01-01 00:01:00 |
| 3013 | Happy 2014, everyone. translateltd - 2014-01-01 00:10:00 |
| 3014 | echoriath wrote:
Like this wee find pottynz - 2014-01-01 00:23:00 |
| 3015 | pottynz wrote: lester36 - 2014-01-01 00:44:00 |
| 3016 | pottynz wrote:
I gather there's a disproportionate number of them in NZ. Something to do with NZ troops traversing Panama during The Groat War - sorry The Great War. Maybe that explains all the 1914-D Bisons as well. I'll give ya an easy $20 for it. echoriath - 2014-01-01 01:04:00 |
| 3017 | pottynz wrote:
Very nice indeed. The Buff illustrated in the booklet "Starting a Coin Collection in New Zealand" published in the 90s just happened to be a 16/16, too. I think Tim is right - there may be more in NZ than might normally be expected, so keep your voices down in case someone in the US hears ... translateltd - 2014-01-01 01:34:00 |
| 3018 | echoriath wrote:
BTW, looks like we finally made it! 2 sandies to my name now, who's going to take the fourth? ;-) chrisr5 - 2014-01-01 01:56:00 |
| 3019 | The member deleted this message. muzz8 - 2014-01-01 08:01:00 |
| 3020 | The member deleted this message. muzz8 - 2014-01-01 08:19:00 |
| 3021 | Apart from the registered bag that you mention (which is only really "recorded delivery" within NZ and ordinary mail once it leaves the country), there are just the more expensive Express and Insured options. These aren't generally available for coins (which are technically "prohibited items") but the RNSNZ and the NZ Numismatic Dealers' Assn have a deal running with NZ Post where you can get an exemption as long as you comply with their guidelines. You'd need a membership card for one or the other. Probably worth the $30 RNSNZ membership fee if you're sending stuff overseas regularly :-) translateltd - 2014-01-01 10:03:00 |
| 3022 | echoriath wrote:
Yes I have believed that for some time Tim. As a dealer , if I find a surprisingly large amount of USA and Middle East silver in the odd jar of coins that come up for sale I usually ask if there had been a relation in WW1. The photo shows about 2 years of local buys so there's still heaps out there. I'm happily waiting for retirement to pick my way through it all. Personally I find US coins a lot more interesting / fun to research than the local stuff. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298367508.jpg The 1916 dd went off to Stacks & Bowers last year .... did very well Edited by pottynz at 10:09 am, Wed 1 Jan pottynz - 2014-01-01 10:07:00 |
| 3023 | translateltd wrote: nznotes - 2014-01-01 11:03:00 |
| 3024 | 679485169 I love the accessory top left photo No 8 lester36 - 2014-01-01 11:36:00 |
| 3025 | lester36 wrote: Edited by chefman1 at 12:03 pm, Wed 1 Jan chefman1 - 2014-01-01 12:02:00 |
| 3026 | pottynz wrote:
Was that the one that had had a jump ring soldered to it? I might be thinking of another one that someone had in here a year or two ago. echoriath - 2014-01-01 12:25:00 |
| 3027 | lester36 wrote:
Not that exciting a set, what's all the buzz about? chrisr5 - 2014-01-01 12:39:00 |
| 3028 | chrisr5 wrote: chefman1 - 2014-01-01 13:11:00 |
| 3029 | Here's one for the books..ONE INTERESTING 1949 CROWN Edited by chefman1 at 1:17 pm, Wed 1 Jan chefman1 - 2014-01-01 13:13:00 |
| 3030 | Just been going turough a big lot of USA 1 cent coins and came accross this lester36 - 2014-01-01 13:16:00 |
| 3031 | echoriath wrote:
That's the one. Even Stacks were surprised at the price. Another thing about about the USA coins here is the quality. I pick up coins from the 1960s - 1990s that were loose change from a holiday or a trip. Because they just got put in the draw they haven't got the usual wear and tear. pottynz - 2014-01-01 13:35:00 |
| 3032 | chrisr5 wrote:
:-) The seller has good feedback, so won't be a fly-by-nighter ... Edited by translateltd at 2:30 pm, Wed 1 Jan translateltd - 2014-01-01 14:30:00 |
| 3033 | chefman1 wrote:
Shanghai special? Would be curious to know the weight. translateltd - 2014-01-01 14:31:00 |
| 3034 | lester36 wrote:
Looks like it could be a period piece. Ratification of the 14th amendment, perhaps? http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/14th-amendment-ad translateltd - 2014-01-01 14:34:00 |
| 3035 | pottynz wrote:
Curious to know how it went - or the date of the sale to look it up pse :-) translateltd - 2014-01-01 14:38:00 |
| 3036 | translateltd wrote: Edited by chefman1 at 3:45 pm, Wed 1 Jan chefman1 - 2014-01-01 15:31:00 |
| 3037 | This message was deleted. oldecurb - 2014-01-01 15:33:00 |
| 3038 | chefman1 wrote:
Ho ho! It *is* special, then :-) translateltd - 2014-01-01 15:48:00 |
| 3039 | Hey guys... I have just picked up a small collection. There are some coins that I am not sure about. I hope you dont mind if I pick your minds about them please... http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298396047.jpg Is the first one cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 15:58:00 |
| 3040 | and then there is http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298396289.jpg cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 16:00:00 |
| 3041 | only 2 more lol http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298396621.jpg The date on this is 1794 cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 16:03:00 |
| 3042 | and for now I promise this is the last one. I have found a little bit about this coin so pretty much just looking at what roughly what I should start it at. http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298397412.jpg Thanks in advance for all your help guys cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 16:05:00 |
| 3043 | Oops sorry I also found this one which seems to have some flaws to it.... http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/298400433.jpg Thanks Guys !!!! cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 16:35:00 |
| 3044 | cashintheattic wrote:
At a glance, my theory there is that that was mounted as a broach. echoriath - 2014-01-01 17:00:00 |
| 3045 | yeah now that I look at it a little closer it does seem that way.... Thanks Echoriath cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 17:05:00 |
| 3046 | cashintheattic wrote:
Look under Brazil for this one - old coins were called in and counterstamped with new values in the mid-1800s. translateltd - 2014-01-01 17:59:00 |
| 3047 | any of you guys watching the cricket... How amazing is this!!! cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 18:00:00 |
| 3048 | cashintheattic wrote:
A fantasy piece of some sort. Is there any trace of an underlying design (penny, etc.) that it may have been stamped/engraved over? translateltd - 2014-01-01 18:00:00 |
| 3049 | thanks Translateltd Cheers cashintheattic - 2014-01-01 18:00:00 |
| 3050 | cashintheattic wrote:
What it says is what it is :-) It's a lot more recent than 1794, though - that will be a foundation date that's on their logo. translateltd - 2014-01-01 18:01:00 |
