Complete Pre Decimal Coin Collection

Goldseeker · May 24, 2016, 08:15:57 PM

I have received a ad from Downies this day and they have a complete pre decimal coin collection for sale which includes the 1923 halfpenny, 1921/22 overprint threepence and the 1930 penny all in DANSCO Supreme Albums.

Not sure about the grades though.

If I had the money, I would seriously consider buying it.

A ready made collection for the beginner or someone with a bit of spare cash.

trout · May 24, 2016, 08:51:18 PM

What is the price tag attached to that lot Bruce?

ausjack · May 24, 2016, 08:58:13 PM

Quite a bit unless the coins are really really bad as the overdate, the half penny would be enough let alone adding in the 1930 so a bit more than "a bit of spare cash" as I could sell everything I own and still only be a quarter of the way

trout · May 24, 2016, 08:59:38 PM

Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='89123' dateline='1464089293'Quite a bit unless the coins are really really bad as the overdate, the half penny would be enough let alone adding in the 1930 so a bit more than "a bit of spare cash" as I could sell everything I own and still only be a quarter of the way

Mate, I am getting a Blood nose just thinking about it

ausjack · May 24, 2016, 09:01:19 PM

:laugh2: I fainted

kchan1111 · May 24, 2016, 09:04:03 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='89118' dateline='1464086757'A ready made collection for the beginner or someone with a bit of spare cash.

Where's the fun in that?

ausjack · May 24, 2016, 09:06:12 PM

:blush2: I've been really good so who wants to buy it for me :angel:

triplewitch · May 24, 2016, 09:09:45 PM

The price on Downie's website is A$42,500.
http://www.downies.com/Australian-Currency/Australian-Predecimal-Coins/Australia-1910-1964-Complete-Predecimal-Coin-Collection/7201/productview.aspx

trout · May 24, 2016, 09:10:01 PM

Quote from: 'kchan1111' pid='89126' dateline='1464089643'
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='89118' dateline='1464086757'A ready made collection for the beginner or someone with a bit of spare cash.

Where's the fun in that?

None at all I recon

ausjack · May 24, 2016, 09:15:28 PM

OMG I better sell everything I own and both my kidney's and then still have to find 40+K :cray:

trout · May 24, 2016, 09:40:03 PM

42k guys
http://www.downies.com/Australian-Currency/Australian-Predecimal-Coins/Australia-1910-1964-Complete-Predecimal-Coin-Collection/7201/productview.aspx

kchan1111 · May 24, 2016, 09:52:46 PM

Quote from: 'ausjack' pid='89130' dateline='1464090328'OMG I better sell everything I own and both my kidney's and then still have to find 40+K :cray:

Not enough. One kidney only gets you an ipad and iphone with a couple g left over.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/10/wang-shangkun-kidney-ipad_n_1764335.html

trout · May 24, 2016, 09:58:12 PM

Poor Kid.
That is disgusting

runway · May 24, 2016, 10:18:57 PM

All low grade high value coins I suspect no thanks

Fulvio · May 24, 2016, 10:36:51 PM

Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='89128' dateline='1464089985'The price on Downie's website is A$42,500.

I can think of far better things to do with 40 grand than destroy any and all enjoyment of a hobby like that.

There'd be more fun in travel or any number of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. And that sort of money would likely buy several.

There'd be more (and safer) profit investing in precious metals, the stockmarket, or even some low-end real estate (or get into the negative gearing caper before they kill it).

Heck, you could even combine the two into a fun way to profit...