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Numismatic Discussion => Coin Chit Chat => Topic started by: trout on January 20, 2015, 11:32:22 PM

Title: Purplexing Packages
Post by: trout on January 20, 2015, 11:32:22 PM
I got home tonight and checked my Mail and have two parcels that simply don't add up.
One is from Drake Stirling with a 1957 Proof Shilling PR64 PCGS in it ?
The other has two coins in it , a 1965 PL66 PCGS NZ sixpence and a Canadian 1972 Dollar graded at SP66 by ICCS From Greenacres in SA.
ALL 3 coins are absolutely Bloody stunning and it is going to break my heart to send them back as I have a return address, But return them I must as I cannot for the life of me remember buying them :cray:
Anyone else had to face this dilemma ?
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: triplewitch on January 20, 2015, 11:47:01 PM
You should contact the senders before sending them back.  Perhaps they were meant as gifts from someone you haven't yet heard from.  It's not likely someone would send such coins to you without reason unless there is some mistake.
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: trout on January 20, 2015, 11:51:33 PM
Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='65619' dateline='1421759821'You should contact the senders before sending them back.  Perhaps they were meant as gifts from someone you haven't yet heard from.  It's not likely someone would send such coins to you without reason unless there is some mistake.

I didn't think about that, but who would send a miserable old Fart like me such nice coins?
I'm kinda going with the wrong address scenario :ok:
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: triplewitch on January 20, 2015, 11:54:19 PM
It would be an incredible coincidence to have two wrong addresses. Are you a customer of these places?
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: Fordprefect on January 20, 2015, 11:59:40 PM
Didn't you put your hand up for some of Mark's offerings in Buy & Sell?
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: triplewitch on January 21, 2015, 12:15:52 AM
Surely the coins have been paid for.  The identity of that person or persons might jog your memory.
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: Fordprefect on January 21, 2015, 12:28:27 AM
Quote from: 'trout' pid='64082' dateline='1419237775'I love the die polish on this one.
New Zealand 1965 Sixpence PCGS PL66 $25 Out of one of the 1965 PL sets. Those lines on the obverse are die polish. Image

PM sent ;ok:

Quote from: 'trout' pid='64084' dateline='1419238654'I just saw this, can you add it to my bill please Mate :)
Canada 1972 $1 Specimen pretty toning ICCS SP65 $25

Might jog your gray cells.
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: triplewitch on January 21, 2015, 12:55:47 AM
Sounds like an advanced case of CRS to me.
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: ausproofs on January 21, 2015, 06:27:45 AM
Quote from: 'trout' pid='65617' dateline='1421758942'I got home tonight and checked my Mail and have two parcels that simply don't add up.
One is from Drake Stirling with a 1957 Proof Shilling PR64 PCGS in it ?
The other has two coins in it , a 1965 PL66 PCGS NZ sixpence and a Canadian 1972 Dollar graded at SP66 by ICCS From Greenacres in SA.
ALL 3 coins are absolutely Bloody stunning and it is going to break my heart to send them back as I have a return address, But return them I must as I cannot for the life of me remember buying them :cray:
Anyone else had to face this dilemma ?


http://www.australian-coins.net/showthread.php?tid=3275

This should explain. ...2 of the 3 coins...:yahoo:
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: keldaw on January 21, 2015, 08:02:59 AM
they would have to be  yours Jim ,

 no one could put your address by mistake .

 you are like me , don't keep a record of what we buy .

                  ,, kel ,,
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: trout on January 21, 2015, 08:03:37 AM
:blush::blush::blush::blush:
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: keldaw on January 21, 2015, 08:05:23 AM
also Jim , the other one is on its way to you , registered post .
 

                                 ,, kel ,,
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: markn on January 21, 2015, 08:36:47 AM
Yeah the NZ and Canadian coin are from me.
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: trout on January 21, 2015, 08:50:18 AM
Quote from: 'markn' pid='65637' dateline='1421791607'Yeah the NZ and Canadian coin are from me.

Thanks mark.
I love the toning on the reverse of the Canadian Dollar and the way the proof NZ sixpence is struck without the frosting like the pre decimal proofs.:yahoo:
I have a "Sneaky" suspicion where the proof shilling came from as well, I will make a call and find out :ok:
All is good the mystery has been solved :yahoo::)
A mix of old fart memory loss and totally unselfish generosity is the reason for these packages.:wavemulticolor:
Title: RE: Purplexing Packages
Post by: trout on January 21, 2015, 10:41:58 AM
Some quick "Snaps" of the coins in question :)
This is why it would of been "Heart  Breaking" for Me  to have had to return these coins .

Coins from Markin :good:

1972 Canadian Dollar, ICCS SP-65
Love the toning :yahoo:

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/jan.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/jan1.jpg)

1965 NZ Proof Sixpence PCGSPL66
A Decimal Proof minted in the true fashion of a Proof :)

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/jan2.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/jan3.jpg)

And last But NOT least.
A gift from a most generous and unselfish person.
You NEVER cease to amaze me AJ, I am "Gobsmacked"

1957 Proof Shilling

 (http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/jan4.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/jan5.jpg)
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