Here's a thread for your latest Australian pre-decimal purchases.
A nice 1961 Shilling.
(http://www.timeclockmts.com/coins/australia-1961-1s-pcgs-ms66.jpg)
Quote from: 'markn' pid='4' dateline='1347011651'Here's a thread for your latest Australian pre-decimal purchases. A nice 1961 Shilling.
Geez you pair find some great coins. :D :exclamation:
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='10' dateline='1347050012'Quote from: 'markn' pid='4' dateline='1347011651'Here's a thread for your latest Australian pre-decimal purchases. A nice 1961 Shilling.
Geez you pair find some great coins. :D :exclamation:
They don't always look that good :angel: Here's a 1948Y 1/2d that might be UNC but I don't really care because it has cool die cracks.
(http://www.timeclockmts.com/coins/australia-1948y-half-penny.jpg)
Cool die cracks
Quote from: 'markn' pid='4' dateline='1347011651'Here's a thread for your latest Australian pre-decimal purchases.
A nice 1961 Shilling.
(http://www.timeclockmts.com/coins/australia-1961-1s-pcgs-ms66.jpg)
Now that is what I call a nice "bob"
That's a lovely bob! :D :P
That is one beautiful shilling mark! How did that one grade?
PCGS MS66
I think I snuck the MS66+ for myself when markn wasn't looking.
I got this one today:yahoo:
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Quote from: 'trout' pid='177' dateline='1347189156'I got this one today:yahoo:
Very nice trout...die cracks and all.
Very nice Trout, another one for the Parliament Florin hoard?
It's my birthday tomorrow and I got a couple of early gifts today. Here's a PCGS MS65 Parliament florin with lovely subtle blues and greens. I hope you like this one Trout.
(http://www.australian-threepence.com/images/australia-1927-2s-parliament-pcgs-ms65-13835457.jpg)
I think any collector would like that one PP:ok:
A bargain @ $152.50 + post,came in the post today.
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/005_zps276ab4cb.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/007_zps0b4bbe5c.jpg)
Quote from: 'accumulator' pid='911' dateline='1348646679'A bargain @ $152.50 + post,came in the post today.
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/005_zps276ab4cb.jpg)
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Hahaha I actually sold you that coin (and I have another one graded the same for sale at the moment), it's a small world.
Thanks,very nice :ok:
WOW do tell your ID, so I can make a bid, pleeeeeeeaase.
Bugger! I already have one and paid $200 for it.
Here ya go Lacey. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/dhgrail/m.html?item=140846823221&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562
A couple of cheapies.
1963 florin with reverse planchet flaw
(http://www.timeclockmts.com/coins/australia-1963-2s-planchet-flaw.jpg)
Nicely toned 1962 shilling.
(http://www.timeclockmts.com/coins/australia-1962-1s-toned-2.jpg)
My latest additions. Also shown elsewhere. I've always liked show and tell. Lol. :yahoo:
(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT/19233dPCGSAU58_zpsa3fd40e8.jpg)
(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT/19233dPCGSAU58_zps751177ae.jpg)(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT2/19256dPCGSMS63Reverse_zps315c74c1.jpg)
(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT2/19256dPCGSMS63ReverseCezarnanEbay_zpsf028cd61.jpg)(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT2/19256dPCGSMS63Obverse_zps63544953.jpg)
(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT2/19216dPCGSMS64Obverse.jpg)(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l443/chookcity/OZRT2/19216dPCGSMS64Reverse-1-1.jpg)
Quote from: 'chookcity' pid='1325' dateline='1349691785'My latest additions. Also shown elsewhere. I've always liked show and tell. Lol. :yahoo:
:drooling: Show and tell whenever you like.
Got this nice Ramstrike a couple of days ago.
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/007_zps4ed48fa2.jpg)
My Granny no longer wanted her coin albums, so while I don't have a pre-decimal collection (or know much about the coins), I couldn't handle the thought of someone else having a collection she worked so hard on at one stage.
The albums are almost full (none of the super rare coins, but there is a nice 1934-5 florin)
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(Photo did go a little funny)
~Naomi.
Quote from: 'naomi_j86' pid='1753' dateline='1350811868'My Granny no longer wanted her coin albums, so while I don't have a pre-decimal collection (or know much about the coins), I couldn't handle the thought of someone else having a collection she worked so hard on at one stage.
The albums are almost full (none of the super rare coins, but there is a nice 1934-5 florin)
(Photo did go a little funny)
~Naomi.
Those coins look prety good to me:yahoo:
QuoteThe albums are almost full (none of the super rare coins, but there is a nice 1934-5 florin)
All pre-decimals are nice, just some are nicer.
Look after them.
Remove them all from the PVC death trap they are in NOW.
The dreaded PVC desease plus Verdi attack has already started.
Enjoy them :exclamation::exclamation:
Quote from: 'Fordprefect' pid='1760' dateline='1350826192'Remove them all from the PVC death trap they are in NOW.
The dreaded PVC desease plus Verdi attack has already started.
And do what with them?
Get a Dansco album for the florins and match the others? Supreme is more expensive but lets you see both sides.
Or get some 2x2 holders.
These readily available from coin dealers or eBay.
If coins in plastic pages are "cloudy" then a swab with acetone removes the film.:yahoo:
Jeff
Quote from: 'JeffH' pid='1764' dateline='1350856226'If coins in plastic pages are "cloudy" then a swab with acetone removes the film.:yahoo:
Isn't it a big 'no no' to touch coins with anything?
If the coins have some of 'stuff' growing on them, wouldn't putting them next to each other in a dansco album not fix anything? Just encourage it to keep growing and eating away?
Acetone doesn't react with silver, so it won't damage the coin at all, the swab however may. That being said, PVC will most certain damage the coin over time if not removed.
Water, acetone (main ingredient of nail polish remover) and xylene (usually used as a paint thinner/cleaner) are all considered coin safe. Anything else, forget.
The idea is to remove deposits without affecting the metal of the coin itself. Pat dry the coin with a lint free cloth or paper towel after. We don't want scratches.
A wooden toothpick can be used to carefully remove some deposits from fine parts of the design.
There are specialist coin cleaning fluids on the market but they won't achieve anything the previously mentioned will. And, they are expensive.
One exception, apparently, is a product called Verdi-Care developed by a coin collecting chemist. It is claimed to remove organic deposits and light verdigris and stabilise the surface of the coin. It is promoted as a conserving, not cleaning, product. I have no experience of it but many highly recommend it. Certainly the before and after photos I have seen are impressive. Not generally available in Australia.
Cleaning this way is fine. The injunctions against cleaning coins are directed at things like steel wool, powder cleaners, brasso and acids (vinegar, coke, lemon juice etc.) that people often use in ignorance. Caustic soda, washing soda and bi-carb soda are sometimes suggested but they will react with the metal and dull the coin.
Here endeth the condensed coin cleaning sermon. Comments and debating points can be posted here.
Jeff
While acetone is ok, do not use nail polish remover. Note that acetone is its main, but not only ingredient.
I haven't bought much lately but came home from a trip to the coin shop the other day with this. Cheap and cheerful but 64 pennies make me smile.
(http://www.australian-threepence.com/images/australia-1964-penny-another.jpg)
The later pennies are a nice design, cheap too :)
Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='2944' dateline='1352604812'I haven't bought much lately but came home from a trip to the coin shop the other day with this. Cheap and cheerful but 64 pennies make me smile.
(http://www.australian-threepence.com/images/australia-1964-penny-another.jpg)
Nice coin PP - might be considered the cheapies and often are the most glorious colours
Picked up this coin a couple of weeks ago
Quote from: 'stevo1962' pid='3403' dateline='1353197021'Picked up this coin a couple of weeks ago
That is one very, very nice coin.:swoon:
Ex Noble's Coin ?
Rob the 2nd
Ex IAG but bought it on ebay
Quote from: 'stevo1962' pid='3408' dateline='1353200778'Ex IAG but bought it on ebay
noice florin there stevo
Nice toning on that florin steve
I scored this ripper die clash on the reverse of a 1943 Melbourne Penny,excellent Obverse but a bit scuffy on the reverse.
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/021-1_zpse31450f2.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/018_zps73355b69.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/017-2_zpsda665f91.jpg)
Thats awesome!
Awesome penny!!
Here is there latest cause of a hole in my wallet.
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Very Nice! I love it! :angel:
Can i see a little bit of ghosting on the reverse? It has lovely surfaces.
wowsa
both nice coins well done lads!
Just arrived today NGC MS63
:drooling: and I dare not say I'm the only one and now you've done it 'cause PP and Mark will want it for sure..that's very nice and well done on a good score :good:
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,, kel ,,
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Looks like youve filled quite a few holes recently keldaw
[attachment=1003][attachment=1004][attachment=1005][attachment=1006] no not true matt , these are not mine but an old lady asked me to sell them for her ,all them notes i had before christmas were hers also and they all went to the bank at face value excepe 3 that nancy wanted , to be exact there was $ 520.00 dollars worth in the notes, and with the coins i kept some to sell for her, and bought some for my self ,and gave her back the rest untill now , now i have them again to try and sell for her ..i worked it out at $ 904.00 so i gave it to her so she would have money for christmas , then all i got back
was $ 826.00 , i made a mistake and it cost me $ 85.00 .
now she gave me all this to try and sell for her , i must add mitt none of it is in good condition , but i will still try and help her ...hoping it does not cost me any money this time ..there is 1 bag of NZ COINS , 19 n z coins and 1 coin from heritage building society
1 penny in a packet ,,. overseas coins x 27 and aust 21 x .50 c coins and 3 x aust .20 c and plus 17 overseas notes .. ,, kel ,,
,, kel ,,
Thank god for that Kel, I thought you were spending your hard earnt on junk coins.:angel:
Quote from: 'trout' pid='6599' dateline='1358415833'Thank god for that Kel, I thought you were spending your hard earnt on junk coins.:angel:
crikey jim , you are quick , you must have been reading as i was typing .. ,, kel ,,
Quote from: 'keldaw' pid='6600' dateline='1358416316'Quote from: 'trout' pid='6599' dateline='1358415833'Thank god for that Kel, I thought you were spending your hard earnt on junk coins.:angel:
crikey jim , you are quick , you must have been reading as i was typing .. ,, kel ,,
I was looking over your shoulder Mate :diablo::laugh2::dance2:
this is how it was , these ar some of the albums she had them stored in and this is how the notes were folded up , they were left to her by her father in law , then her husband when he died about 2 years ago .
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,, kel ,,
LOL, I use to store notes that way, years ago, before I knew better.
I have a few farthings at home.
I'll post a coupl of pics when I get back
(http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o787/robster836/photob001_zps495bdc5a.jpg)
1931 Penny dropped figure 1
I don't know much about varities.
Now I will have to go and check my 1931 penny.
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/ob1a_zps8956944f.jpg)(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/P1010005a_zpsfb8f227b.jpg)
Picked up at ANDA Perth.
Flashy-prooflike surfaces (difficult to photo up) under nice toning.
Was worth the 1000 km drive.
Quote from: 'echidna' pid='8833' dateline='1362310660'(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/ob1a_zps8956944f.jpg)(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc462/joseywales10/P1010005a_zpsfb8f227b.jpg)
Picked up at ANDA Perth.
Flashy-prooflike surfaces (difficult to photo up) under nice toning.
Was worth the 1000 km drive.
Lovely coin aUNC?
Sweet pickup echidna :good:
spewing I was so buggered at the show, I had a fist full of fifties in cash and was too knackered to judge a coin properly :dash1:
agggrrreeeee :drooling: sweet coin, well done :good:
Looks UNC or better to me. Slightly weak reverse strike.
Quote from: 'enworb' pid='8843' dateline='1362314969'Looks UNC or better to me. Slightly weak reverse strike.
Spot on.
Graded choice UNC by the dealer and I would agree.
There was another similar one at the show priced at $4500.
I thought this one was better and less than half the price.
Is it destined for a slab?
Quote from: 'enworb' pid='8849' dateline='1362316547'Is it destined for a slab?
In the long run yes.
I think it would grade up well as the slight weakness will not affect the grade.
I only get stuff slabbed in order to sell and this one is a keeper for now.
If only I could afford that one......nice pickup.
I got this in the mail this week,would just about have to get an RD colour, would'nt it ?
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/138_zps343de5d4.jpg) (http://s389.photobucket.com/user/appeangel07_photos/media/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/138_zps343de5d4.jpg.html)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo339/appeangel07_photos/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/131_zps56e0b727.jpg) (http://s389.photobucket.com/user/appeangel07_photos/media/29-9-08/new%20coin%20album/131_zps56e0b727.jpg.html)
Nope, looks about 70% red, needs to be 95% or higher, still a nice coin though, probably MS64RB.
great photo there
good to get a better idea on what is a red designation as well, thanks world wide web (cheeky here) for that opinion
Its very difficult getting a RED grade at PCGS.
I would say its 63 or 64 RB.
Thanks Walter, the hunt continues LOL.
Robbie, the photo's i'm taking later are much better, i've taken in all the advice & tips from Markn & Ford ( Rob ) & Walter, along with what works for me i think i've gotten it pretty spot on now.
A bronze coin almost needs to be the brassy red colour of a brand new one cent or two cent coin to even be considered for the RD designation. For some years it's almost impossible to get the right colour and it's very tough for any Perth issues at all.
:(
and the Perth's are my favourites