MADISON Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 What is the diameter of the Shieldback coin? 2CM.. MANY THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 OK, so an inch is the diameter of a Two Pound coin, i.e. 2.7 cm. The date is 1893, so that makes it of Vickie's Old Head Coinage. I would grade this at a strong VF so you're looking at about £400GBP/$800USD or $785CAD. The photos are slightly fuzzy, the coin could be an EF or even aUNC but I cannot tell and so would play safe with a strong VF. Please do not hesitate to email me at Clive@HistoricCoinage.com if you have any further queries, I hope that I have been of assistance. Cheers, Clive. BTW, IF IT IS AUNC, WHAT WILL BE THE VALUE. THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 BTW, IF IT IS AUNC, WHAT WILL BE THE VALUE. THANKS aUNC would put the value at closer to £700/$1400 As for the Shieldback Sovereign, depending on the variety as there are several, you'd be looking at around £230/$460 for the most common variety. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 aUNC would put the value at closer to £700/$1400 As for the Shieldback Sovereign, depending on the variety as there are several, you'd be looking at around £230/$460 for the most common variety. Cheers, Clive. YOU ARE WONDERFUL. MANY THANKS AGAIN. THESE ARE THE LEGACY. I IGNOR IT TILL NOW BECAUSE I AM A PAPER COLLECTOR. WOW WHAT A SURPRISE....!! GUESS I HAVE TO PUT IT AWAY NICELY NOW..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Glad I could help, they are very nice coins which I'm sure anyone would be proud to own. Congrats! Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Glad I could help, they are very nice coins which I'm sure anyone would be proud to own. Congrats! Cheers, Clive. One general question is '' how much the value of gold is effecting this kind of gold pieces? can you give me the kind of ratio in relationship to the rarity of a coin to the value of the gold.'' CHEERS again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well I'm no gold buff, but as gold prices rise the prices of the gold coins are bound to as well, the opposite will occur when the gold prices fall. The higher quality coins will attract higher values and more so from investors as gold is seen to be a good investment when it comes to gold. As the investors wipe the market clean of gold coins, the ones that collectors own will become scarce and this will push the value up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADISON Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well I'm no gold buff, but as gold prices rise the prices of the gold coins are bound to as well, the opposite will occur when the gold prices fall. The higher quality coins will attract higher values and more so from investors as gold is seen to be a good investment when it comes to gold. As the investors wipe the market clean of gold coins, the ones that collectors own will become scarce and this will push the value up. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 King Osberht of Nortumbria Styca. Spink 869. Dates to around 855 A.D. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 What is the deal with the cross in the centre of the coin? Looks like it was double struck, as this should be a cross, but I see no doubling on the letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 What is the deal with the cross in the centre of the coin? Looks like it was double struck, as this should be a cross, but I see no doubling on the letters. It was not double-struck, stycas are known to have other central motifs, for example a pellet, an annulet, a star etc... This one above has a star motif, not very common compared to the boring cross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wonder if some leftover and unsaved Pagan put the star on the die, instead of the usual obligatory cross of subjugation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Wonder if some leftover and unsaved Pagan put the star on the die, instead of the usual obligatory cross of subjugation? Maybe, just maybe... That's why I love this series, there's so much variation and room for debate. Not to mention they are relatively inexpensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yeah, it kind of does make you wonder what Guthrum or Gundred was thinking whence he created the die for the piece. Dontcha wish sometimes you could go back in time and check out old mints from thence:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted May 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 It'd be great to travel back in time and bring back a few coins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted June 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Two beauties arrived today from the States. First up, a true Viking coin, from the Viking Kingdom of York or Jórvík where we know get York from. The Kingdom existed from 876 to 954, this example dates to around 900. An unusual coin in a superb grade, with a few minor edge chips. This was the Viking King Cnut, the coin reads CVN NET TI. Secondly a coin from the Danish/Anglo-Saxon Cnut, more than 100 years further down the line. This is a Quatrefoil Issue, my favourite Cnut design as the others are a bit plain in comparison. This example's moneyer is Godwine at the Stamford mint, it is in as-struck condition with a superb portrait. This coin dates to around 1020. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 There are some days when I wish I had never parted with my early Nowegian penny (ca. 900) and two bractates, but I did all too many years ago. Lovely coins and wonderful additions to your collection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Thank you very much Bill, the guy in the US was glad to see that his coins are making a journey home. There's always going to be decisions that you will regret but you seem happy with your present line of collecting. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Few coins this week, a very nice Edward III Groat. Spink 1565, I'd say a good VF. 1351/2 a.d. Also purchased a rather nice 9th Century Strap-End. Also got a styca, a rare Eadbhert + Abp Ecgbhert Sceatta, a rather nice Jetton and a nice Henry III error. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Like Eddie the III'rd, I may have to get a really really nice one of those once more, I had one years ago but pillaged it off on the fleaMarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Quite a few this morning, here are pics of some. Commonwealth Penny, Shield with wreath and olive branch, two shields with I above signifying one penny. Spink 3222, I'd say a great deal better than the Spink plate coin for the 2008 edition!! Circa 1650. Edward I Penny, VILL NOVI CAS TRI, Newcastle mint quite good for the issue. Circa 1290. Henry VI Halfpenny of London, Annulet Issue, 1422-30. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Got this little beauty! Looks Brilliant Uncirculated to me, 1903 Maundy Tuppence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Orc Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Some realy nice coins there Clive, that 2p is quite something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Cheers Steve, I don't normally purchase modern coins but couldn't resist the CoinPeople auction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Sorry this thread hasn't been active for a while, I've been preoccupied. Got another Elizabeth I Halfpenny this morning, full flan with good detail. You can even see the nails on the portcullis! Scarce little coin, just under a centimetre in diameter. Circa 1565. Cheers, Clive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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