UK Pre-decimal tips?

[CutOfJib]

As of right now my collection/stack has been primarily bullion coins, Chinese medals, and some scattered foreign coins, mostly old Russian.  I would like to begin expanding to more numismatic coins, and in particular, several pre-decimal UK silver pieces have caught my eye.  Thing is, I don't know a whole lot about them yet beyond that I think many of them look amazing and have a good deal of history to them., and while I am doing research before buying, there is a ton of stuff out there.  Research is well and good, but input from the experience of others is often equally valuable.  I was hoping some more seasoned collectors here may be able to give me some tips of things to look for, favorites of their own, etc.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing what you have to say!

[PansPurse]

If you're stacking for weight main thing is to be aware of the silver content, roughly:

Pre 1920, sterling silver (92.5%)

1920 to 1947 50% silver (can spot these a mile away, slightly murky grey colour, almost hint of green)

post 1947, no silver content unless it's a special commemorative coin.

It's usually easiest to get the 50% stuff at close to spot value, but dealers will offer considerably under spot for it.

AAAAnd! the above only applies to silver coins, typically threepence, sixpence, shilling, florin, half crown and crown... phew, almost forgot that

[CutOfJib]

Thanks @PansPurse, I've been looking definitely pre-1920, Victorian stuff and earlier are most interesting to me, but I didn't know about the 1920-1947 and beyond ranges so that's interesting!  Appreciate it!

[HelpingHands]

Its 1946 which is the last with silver.  Not 1947.

[PansPurse]

5 minutes ago, HelpingHands said:

Its 1946 which is the last with silver.  Not 1947.

My bad, knew it was somewhere around then 

[ilovesilverireallydo]

the 1880s crowns are my absolute favourite. I have too many though. Bought a stack to sell but havent had the heart to do so. 

[PansPurse]

21 minutes ago, ilovesilverireallydo said:

the 1880s crowns are my absolute favourite. I have too many though. Bought a stack to sell but havent had the heart to do so. 

If you ever do, hit me up

[sovereignsteve]

6 hours ago, ilovesilverireallydo said:

the 1880s crowns are my absolute favourite. I have too many though. Bought a stack to sell but havent had the heart to do so. 

Funnily enough,  I prefer the 1890's veiled head crowns, the only coin with this portrait I can live with.

[CutOfJib]

11 hours ago, ilovesilverireallydo said:

the 1880s crowns are my absolute favourite. I have too many though. Bought a stack to sell but havent had the heart to do so. 

I'll second Pans, if you do look to sell I'd be interested.