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  1. SMS

    Music Legends

    There are two of those offered by Britannia Coin Company. Cert #1 for £69,950 and the only NGC graded one for £58,000. At those prices, they should be selling like hot cakes! Yeah...a thirst that cannot be quenched...
  2. A picture is worth a thousand words. If you happen to have photos or pictures of the coin, posting that would help. But, I am assuming you are referring to the kilo bullion coin from the Royal Mint. You can find the RM information page for it here.
  3. Welcome to Coin People! I am sure someone here will be able to answer any questions you may have (or at least point you in the right direction). Sometimes responses are slow coming, but please be patient.
  4. Welcome, djrolfe! I don't know of any database out there that has the information you are looking for. You can go the the Royal Mint's website and peruse annual releases or search through their press releases. It's a lot of research, but that's how these databases are created and shared. Unfortunately, I don't know of any current project out there that would have the information you are looking for. Good luck!
  5. A quality photo of the coin in question is imperative. However, they are not rare. They are sold directly by the RCM. But, there could be some idiosyncrasies about your particular coin that may add some value. Condition is also important in valuing. So, good photos are imperative. And welcome to the forum! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
  6. I was not able to find any information on such a piece. It just does not look right, though. Is it cast? It is hard to tell from the photos. And that blob to the left and uncentered dot in the flower raises authenticity questions. Have you tested it for silver content? If you don't have a PMV, a local coin shop might and they can check for you. Have you taken calipers and measured the diameter?
  7. That looks like an interesting off-center strike. Can you give photos of both side straight on (not at an angle)? And, off-centered (especially cupped) do carry a premium for error collectors.
  8. You are quite correct...do not polish coins as you will devalue them. However, what concerns me more is what the coins actually look like and what it was you were trying to remove by "polishing" them. The fact that you mentioned "bags" is a concern as I have visions of coins in sandwich bags reacting with pvc and turning a gooey green. Perhaps some photos of the coins in question would help to guide you on what should (or should not) be done with them.
  9. The effigy does not match any used by any of the official mints that I can see. It may have been a private issue. The medal utilizes the Canadian maple leaf along with the opening line of the United Kingdom's national anthem (God Save The Queen) leading me to believe it may had been issued for distribution as a keepsake for Canadians. A similar item in a different metal is found here at Colonial Acres Coins in Canada. Perhaps you can call them and see if they have more information on the source and production of this medal. Good luck on further researching it and let us know what you may (or may not) have found out about it.
  10. Welcome, James. Things go fairly slow here. But, if you have any questions or would like to share some of your finds as you come across them in the rolls, feel more than free to do so. It may take a day or two for a response, but someone will see. And, good luck in your roll searching! I am curious what rolls you will be searching and what your focus will be (what you hope to find).
  11. If you can, please provide a photo of the nickel. That would help us to see exactly what you are seeing and be able to help you further. Thanks!
  12. SMS

    Slabbed Vs. Raw

    Take a picture...it'll last longer! I personally have a couple of coins that are in slabs, but mostly as part of my "slab type set". But, I generally do like to handle my coins. Far too many "collectors" buy slabbed coins to have them "rot" away in some safe deposit box somewhere and admire them by digital photo. I see no reason to have the coin if you are simply going to admire it through photos or your own personal "glass window".
  13. The 1937 Australian 3 pence was a pattern coin with normal productions beginning dated 1938. There are 15 patterns with only one known completely struck with the effigy of George VI. The other 14 coins had the effigy of Edward VIII with the effigy machined off. I would be suspect that your coin may be counterfeit. I am curious, what kind of edge does it have, and what are the weights and dimensions. And what kind of metal does it seem to be? Is it magnetic? Is there a seam around the edge? I will also say that the 7 does not appear to be the proper typeface, again making the coin suspicious of being counterfeit.
  14. Welcome to the forum, mattysiam! Unfortunately, you really should not view anything numismatic as an investment. As with any hobby, you should collect that which brings you the most pleasure and satisfaction. Both of those coins are very nice. But, not being a UK Pence collector, I would not spend such money as they ask for them for a modern collectible. And, again, it comes down to what most appeases you with which one to purchase.
  15. Krause Publications holdings (including SCWPM, other "Standard" and Warman's Catalogs, etc) were purchased by Penguin Random House in the F+W Media bankruptcy. Random House currently offers the "latest" published SCWPM (Modern Issues) in the 25th Edition (published Apr 02, 2019). I believe this was published under Krause during the bankruptcy. Given that this is an annual publication, the 26th Edition should had come out in Spring of 2020. But, Covid happened. So, it is hard to tell if Random House intends to continue to actively publish the SCWPM. I would guees not, seeing as they seem to simply be fleecing the catalogs for what they can (like $10-$15 a pop for old Krause titles in "eBook" format that are already going on a decade old). Only time will tell.
  16. Republic of China (Taiwan) No Date (1937), SCWPM #928. This is easily mistaken for a Japanese issue as the Japanese characters for "Nip pon" (Japan) are the same as the Chinese "Tai wan" (Taiwan). The characters at the top of each said are: "Tai Wan Yin Hang Ch'uan" which the SCWPM translates to Bank of Taiwan Limited.
  17. Your cent is a 1982D small date variety copper-plated zinc cent (weighing in at 2.5g). These cents are quite common. The key variety is the 1982 small date copper-plated zinc cent which is worth about twice as much in choice uncirculated grades. A true rarity for these varieties would be a 1982D small date copper alloy cent weighing in at 3.11g, which yours is unfortunately not.
  18. The mint mark would normally become "filled" due to a broken post. When the mint mark was punched into the master hub (for D and P marks) you would have a small post that causes the inside impression of the mint mark. Sometimes, this post would break, either partially or entirely. That would cause a "filled" mint mark when the planchet is struck. Nice errors to find, but it really does not add any premium to the coin. And welcome to the forums! If you have any questions, feel free to ask away.
  19. SMS

    1909 s vbd

    High resolution, straight-on photos are imperative in diagnosing coins. There are two visual put offs for me on the coin. First, is the position of the mint mark. Although the photo is at a slight angle, it still does not look like it is in the proper position. There are generally four accepted dies for the 1909S V.D.B. cents, and the position of this mint mark does not appear to be in proper position. However, without a proper photo, it is hard to tell for certain. As well, the shape and idiosyncrasies of the S are important to be able to view. It is possible that the mint mark has been added to a genuine 1909 V.D.B. I say that because of the second problem I have with what I am able to make out with the photos. On the reverse, the V.D.B. looks like a 1909 V.D.B. die as well as possibly tooled. The B really does not look correct at all. But with such a low resolution, it is hard to tell exactly. Neither do the dots look to be in the right place. Neither does the V.D.B. even look to be positioned properly. But, that could all be the low-res photos. The topper should be a $500-$700 coin be offered to you for only $100 along with other added merchandise. I would not take the chance personally. That does not say that your friend is necessarily trying to do you wrong as he/she may not have any question as to the authenticity of the coin, nor knowledge of the value of such. You would be the one to have any knowledge on that front. I hope this assessment helps you.
  20. SMS

    1909 s vbd

    If you could get a photo straight on (not at an angle) and with the light more diffused and a bit further away from the coin, that would help a lot. Also, a high resolution photo would help to give an opinion.
  21. Welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing more of your collection in the days to come!
  22. Very nice piece there. I was going to collect the Isle of Man cat sires back when it first came out, but never did get my feet wet on it.
  23. When you start a thread, you may reply to your original thread instead of starting a new post to keep the conversation in one place. See your other post for an answer, and welcome to the forum!
  24. Unfortunately, foreign banknotes available to us are very slim from our banks. Very rarely would we have the opportunity to obtain uncirculated notes. The way we get banknotes from our banks is through monetary exchange from people who travel outside the US and exchange foreign notes they return with. And with that, the banks would not look for specific notes to meet a request. As collectors, we usually have to rely on purchasing from foreign institutes or collectors in the country of our interest.
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