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Finally, today I received my 2oz proof quartered arms gothic crown. 
This was my fifth coin from RM after four defective ones! 
This follows earlier in the week when I got my third portrait coin, perfect third time around! 
Interestingly, at the same time I received two other coins which were both returns as well and they both came back perfect as well, so maybe they have ramped up their QC in the past couple of weeks?
Good things come to those who wait I guess...

Tiny amount of silver today!
 

The 8.69oz BYB vault bar arrived today. I have been quite excited about this arriving. Laser hallmarked with a shiny top. Many thanks @BackyardBullion Worth the wait!

Nothing extraordinary - but given the current economic state of the world and a somewhat poor outlook towards the value of paper money - another 25 ounces added to the stack.
Thanks go to @silversky

A few more sovereigns and halves thanks to @ilovesilverireallydo
 

Received this beauty earlier this week, thanks to @SVcollector
There is something really special about young head Vicky sovereigns…WW did a really amazing job and personally I think these are the most beautiful bullion coins today…

Excellent, wish I could get anywhere near them photos.
Cheers.

Probably this... but if i was offered a good price it would go... that's what the game is about as I don't go in for anything old apart from Gillicks... they are my fav Sov but I'd still sell them if the price was right

Easy for me, the bit of silver it all started with, Denarius of Vespasian found with my first outing with a metal detector. AD69 struck in Rome, dropped in a field in South Oxfordshire. Priceless to me

This is my most prized piece, weighs about 100 grams but its value (of what I am unsure) is certainly well in excess of the silver content, I just think its such a cool peice of modern military's history. Purchased from the man himself who was relocating to Australia. 
I have a digital copy of the citation - this was taken from that.
"Royal Signals RSI silver medal awarded to SGT RH Richardson in 2016. Awarded for his role in providing close communication support during civil unrest and the conduct of flawless tactical operations to preserve sensitive material frequently whilst under direct personal threat."
 

https://www.apmex.com/product/64902/1983-mexico-8-coin-silver-libertad-proof-set
 
I bought the set 10 years ago for about £350-£400 on a reputable auction site. All intact, and rare. Even back then, I was surprised I only had to outbid once.

Excellent, wish I could get anywhere near them photos.
Cheers.

10 oz Quartered Arms update. Our photographer took some high res images of the areas @BackyardBullion pointed out. The marks definitely don't appear as bad as we first thought. Most of it was on the capsule. It's actually a nice condition coin.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Comparing silver to platinum…. And platinum to platinum. @BackyardBullion eat ya’ heart out  

2oz & 10oz silver…
1oz to 3oz platinum…

The 3oz is definately a special chunk!
It’s also too heavy to stay up in the case with the magnetic attachment at 45 deg alone cos’ it’s too heavy. Clearly this was over looked by the U.K. mint 🤔 … I have propped it up in picture on back inside of case to get picture.  



 



 

Third release of the EIC Masterpiece Collection. I have to say, not bad at all. Especially if you not hold a RM one.😉

Just to say Royal Mint, says my sotd is despatch. Should be here tomorrow or next day.

That is a good view I also think the same.

Sorted Riversidebanksilver had one great dealing with.
And thanks to James32.

It's a very nice coin and from the photos it looks like a proof-like example which are known in this issue.
Judging the wear on the high points and comparing to graded examples I would guess MS64 or 64+ but that is dependant on the finish of the fields which can be difficult to judge from photos. The graders can be fussy with this aspect so this would be my only caveat.
I would say it is worth the money and I would probably buy it if I were looking for one myself😉

Thanks to @Goldfinga for sending this lovely 2012 sovereign.

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My brother collected my post while I was away, and he had this beauty waiting for me today.

Thanks but I'm still convinced higher.

Come today few more bits of lovely silver for my stack. , got to say the goddess europa coins are a lot nicer when you see them in hand 😍

Lovely little 1887 proof sixpence