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It is a beautiful coin.

Very nice medal Ian.

Very interesting coin Ian.

Great Aethelred II penny. How rare is it to find such an item in this condition? The postcards are wonderful. It appears that you could assemble quite a nice grouping of cards just of your school and the surrounds.

Beautiful coins Matt. I like the pictures too.

Interesting piece and a very interesting collection bent.

Great contest. Count me in...................

I always leave the medal as intact as possible. I store my badges in small jewelry type boxes. I purchased the boxes complete with jewelry safe "foam" liners from a store fixtures catalog place. They were pretty inexpensive and don't discolor the medals/badges within. ANA Badge Bal Harbour 1974 stack2 by UGotaHaveArt, on Flickr

Well you've definitely got long-term in mind and that's probably the best way to profit on coins. There are a number of terrific companies both on ebay and on their own sites. I collect US Moderns with a specialty in Jefferson Nickels and Roosevelt Dimes. These are not considered very exciting by many collectors, but alas I like them. By the way the prices on these two series have risen substantially in the past three years. I have my favorite dealers but that's based upon the type of coins I buy and the quality that I desire. I'm working on Proof issues for both series. Certified by PCGS or NGC. The coins are not all that expensive but postage to the UK might be rather high. I think it best to pass this thread to some of the folks who are already in your neck of the woods and see what they recommend. Best of luck with whatever you decide.

Hello and welcome to CoinPeople. Not my area of expertise but appears to me to be a game token of some kind.

Hello and welcome to CoinPeople. I'm sure lots of folks will be along to give you the standard warnings that purchasing coins is NOT an investment but a hobby and one must be very very careful. OK That said, since you're new and considering purchases for investment as well has hobby you need to decide on a few things. 1) Length of investment --- 2) Personal desires -- do you have particular series, etc that you prefer. What about gold, silver, commems, etc. 3) If you are considering moderns I'd suggest you consider only certified coins until you get very comfortable with grading and telling fakes, etc. on your own. Pick one of the majors PCGS or NGC and stick with them for all your purchases. Join their boards - use the free membership until you decide what you're really into. Post and read. Get some books -- purchase, library, borrow from friends and read read read. Hit some shows - don't buy - observe. 4) Think about a local coin club and maybe the ANA. Above all -- have a great time.

Very nice piece.

Great additions Bill.

Nice Alan. Your site is growing in value each time you add the results of your fine research.

That's a very interesting fine. I'd be in favor of the overstrike vs. counterfeit.

Very nice Tommy. It would be especially nice to have something with such a historic date.

Nice type collection. Don't forget the US 1943 Cent is zinc also.

Very nice medals. They make a wonderful gift. Enjoy them.

Interesting. The coin on ebay looks nice also but the shipping charges are way way out of line.

Don't know anything about the coin but it sure is a good looking addition to your collection.

Very interesting. I'm guessing these companies did quite a bit of business in those days.

Hello and welcome to CoinPeople. It will be fun to see what your "treasure" includes. (Sorry about your Grandpa.)

Both beauties...