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A nice Saturday turned into a perfect one. A trip to Saltwick Bay with my Wife and the dogs. followed by a couple of nice finds in my now favourite Whitby tat shop, and best of all,  fish & chips on the way home. 
 





 
 
 
 

Mostly Engelhard.
 

Today I made a mount for the silver boat I received from ilovesilverireallydo.
Still haven't cleaned it yet

The base is made from "Olive wood" 

A few 1oz JM varieties 

I have had the opportunity to grab this Tiffany Art coin from a LCS at a screaming low low low price that I could not miss it !
This is the 2011 "Manueline" . An architectural and decorative style which developed in Portugal in the late XVth and early XVIIth centuries. and which associates traditional Gothic structures with Romanesque, Moorish or Oriental inspired ornamental sculptures.
The coin is not as impressive as the 2019 Khmer (not the same advanced minting technologie) but still really beautiful.
This coin sells around 800£/1000£ on ebay. I got it for the tenth of these prices

Received my first 1/2 sovereign for the case and it's a proof many thanks @richatthecroft

And back from more work travel with the latest received. Primary theme here is old gold...went with some Numismatic varieties given the rise in gold prices.
A great pick up from @gold. He is an excellent seller of this, I would go as far to say, almost EF 1818 George III Gold Half Sovereign, at a very reasonable price.

Also, a VF 1793 George III Gold Spade Guinea. This is my first Guinea and I am really enjoying these old milled coins.

Coming back to the twentieth century, a beautiful lucky dip 1979 Gold Sovereign BU. 

And we also received a gorgeous 1997 1/4 oz Gold Britannia Proof. 

Lastly, picked up five of the latest 2019 China 1 oz Silver Long-Whiskered Dragon Dollar Restrike (PU)...one of which is already spoken for by @kewlbeenz! 

Another new masterpiece for my collection
 

Got my first Victorian Half Sovereign Shield Back today, thanks to @Pete

My weekend purchase just arrived, a very nice pre-owned 2000 Double Sovereign 

DING DONG,
 
GUYS IF YOU SAY THERE’S NO DEALS TO BE HAD ON EBAY, YOUR NOT LOOKING 😉
 
NEW PURCHASE VINTAGE ITALIAN BEAUTIFUL CAST MEDAL .925 SILVER TESTED, WEIGHT 190G PRICE PAID - £10 PLUS £4.55 P&P 
 
BARGIN 😋

This arrived last week but I've been working away. 
My lucky dip 1/10 from @StackSellRepeat cheers mate 👍
Exactly what I wanted

@1817SovereignCollector Here’s mine Karl


 

Any chance of having a look at the obverse of the Vic 200.  I'm having a battle with the RM on one, and wouldn't mind examining the finish. Thanks Karl

Some 1 ounce and a 10 ounce 2019 Kookaburra.  I think this is one of the best Kooks in years. I have to get at least 10 more 1 ounces, 2 to 3 more 10 ounce coins and eventually get that Kilo Kook! It's absolutely humbling to have these beauties!

Some recent yellow forum pick ups from @Paul and @StackSellRepeat
 
 

More 2005, $10 W proof 1/4 oz. Another tick off the list.

Recent pick ups a Victoria 200 Year Anniversary Sovereign , thanks Arshi . and a 1918 India mint full sovereign 

It’s been a while since I commented in this section because it’s been so busy for me. However today I received a number of beautiful coins and wanted to share the love.
1562 milled Elizabeth sixpence
1605 hammered James sixpence
1684 Charles II sixpence
1703 Vigo Anne sixpence
1921 Peace Dollar (it completes my collection but will probably be swapped for a better version when the opportunity arises!)
My sixpence collection is now more or less done. I will be looking for higher grades in the cases where I’m not content. My attention is now going back to the stack and filling some tubes.

Received my packages off a couple of members today.
6 x 1oz Silver Pamps off @jonrms amazingly packed (And great advertising 😁) and love the little extra's 👍
Also received a 2017 Sovereign off @fehk2001
Thankyou Both 🙂
 





 
 

Today I received the most beautiful rose, accompanied by a treasured silver shilling gift from Jonrms  aka  ACE Bullion.
Very, Very, Very, well packed !!!!
THANK YOU JON
 

Received today from @1817SovereignCollector

Also I received this lovely libertad proof set courtesy  of @Roy
Again another really good purchase credit to the seller although I may now have a libertad following 

So I finally bit the bullet and purchased my biggest deal yet
I have to say I am over the moon thank you @StackSellRepeat
you sir are a legend 

I've received a couple of proof half sovereigns over the past week or so:
1) a 2018 with the "65" mint mark (N.B. the full sovereign version does not have the streamer on the helmet), and
2) a 1999.