Downies 321

proof27 · May 01, 2016, 07:13:04 PM

Downie's have some beautiful coins on offer in upcoming auction as you all are probably aware. Anyone got there eye on any? I'm thinking about having a crack at 34/35 Florin, I'm sure with no luck.

echidna · May 01, 2016, 07:40:20 PM

Couple of interesting items.
I wish they would improve their photos though.
Hard to see the surfaces.

r9453 · May 01, 2016, 08:21:30 PM

Lot 1102:

echidna · May 01, 2016, 08:32:55 PM

Quote from: 'r9453' pid='88039' dateline='1462099890'Lot 1102:

Sort of looks OK.
But its a poor pic for a professional dealer/auction house
Bidders should be aware that its caveat emptor.
There is no right of return if this coin has hairlines or is cleaned.

r9453 · May 01, 2016, 08:37:36 PM

Quote from: 'echidna' pid='88040' dateline='1462100575'Sort of looks OK.
But its a poor pic for a professional dealer/auction house
Bidders should be aware that its caveat emptor.
There is no right of return if this coin has hairlines or is cleaned.

:i_agree: I can't quite put my finger on it but something doesn't look right.

stevo1962 · May 01, 2016, 08:53:38 PM

Quote from: 'r9453' pid='88041' dateline='1462100856':i_agree: I can't quite put my finger on it but something doesn't look right.

Looks like someone else has already put their finger on it

markn · May 02, 2016, 09:16:19 AM

I looked at all the Centennials in the Downies, none of them excited me particularly.

proof27 · May 02, 2016, 11:56:38 AM

They mention with other coins if they have been cleaned, can't see why they would keep this one a secret if it was.

stevo1962 · May 02, 2016, 01:58:26 PM

Quote from: 'proof27' pid='88075' dateline='1462155998'They mention with other coins if they have been cleaned, can't see why they would keep this one a secret if it was.

Some of the auction houses mention if coins have been cleaned but not all which makes it difficult to buy online with their poor quality photos.It's a bit of a lottery most of the time