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Everything posted by richatthecroft
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completed 9ctgold bracelet in beautiful condition ( spot + post)
richatthecroft replied to James32's topic in UK (Ungraded)
I’ll take this James if the other guy doesn’t take it. Thanks Richard -
wanted Wanted List: High grade predecimal silver coins
richatthecroft replied to arphethean's topic in UK (Ungraded)
There's a lovely George IV Laurette Crown (Lot 153) in the forthcoming Hosker Haynes auction on the 26th March https://www.hoskerhaynes.com might well be some of the others you require. -
completed 2014 Britannia 3 coin proof Set
richatthecroft replied to Brit2023's topic in UK (Ungraded)
Ah, got it- thanks -
completed 2014 Britannia 3 coin proof Set
richatthecroft replied to Brit2023's topic in UK (Ungraded)
What denominations are these please? -
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closed Quality 9ct Rope and Byzantine Bracelets + 9ct Curb Chain
richatthecroft replied to GoldShack's topic in UK (Ungraded)
PM’d -
Clearly, not the best condition Set but the photographs aren’t the best either- these 1937 sets need to be seen in hand to accurately appraise them- and even in extremely high grade, they often present with multiple surface scratches and photography doesn’t flatter. The most notable observation for me, aside for the indefensible filing to the edge of the 5 Sovereign (or knock if this is the case), is the weak Cameo on all of the coins, but again, the photos might be deceptive- in hand, maybe the overall eye appeal might be more attractive than depicted and perhaps one or two of the lower denominations might be decent grades? I wouldn’t be attracted to buying such a set, but for the right money, everyone would buy! I think the 5 Sovereign is absolutely fine in terms of authenticity- here’s an authenticated 5 Sovereign to compare the numbering/ lettering. For reference, this 5 Sovereign is graded by PCGS PF67 DCam- https://www.pcgs.com/cert/31967971 Not my coin! But please note the surface marks in the fields.
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closed Royal Mint Gold Sixpences
richatthecroft replied to richatthecroft's topic in UK (Graded only)
Beautiful Gold coins remain available- presentation cases included- minuscule census at NGC. -
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closed 2023 King Charles Coronation £25 PF69
richatthecroft replied to Colnago's topic in UK (Graded only)
Apologies- I hesitated momentarily less. -
closed 2023 King Charles Coronation £25 PF69
richatthecroft replied to Colnago's topic in UK (Graded only)
If available, I will take this please -
Two lovely new arrivals today. Thanks to @ST1986 for the iconic 2017 Sovereign and @Jaconet for the splendid Platinum Jubilee £5 Gold Crown.
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Mistakes are frequently made by these companies- I once had a 1/4oz Gold Proof Mexićo Libertad returned to the person who submitted it on my behalf attributed as a GB 50p coin! Likely the submission form was filled in incorrectly- but you are correct- its easily plausible that a scam could be possible, by unscrupulous people making fraudulent entries on the submission form and the corresponding coin making it through the Grading process in agreement with the submitters entry on the sheet. It might sound far- fetched, but I read an article describing that the mechanised process of these companies allows only a few seconds of appraisal by a Grader prior to a judgment being made.
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Thanks Adrian. It’s unbelievable and unforgivable that fundamental mistakes are made by third party grading companies, particularly with modern coins- I wonder if there are any uninitiated collectors out there who have paid Proof prices for a mislabeled Bu slabbed coin.
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Agreed Steve, the dies used, look to be the same and both types are wonderful. Clearly, the Obverse of the 5 Sovereign Piece gives it away as a Bu coin- the photos above flatter it, as it appears there is a degree of Cameo when actually there isn’t. Same with the Reverse, the 5 Sovereign Piece is once again flattered in the photos I have taken, in hand, the frosting much weaker than it’s Proof counterpart, and a marked difference in terms of the lack of definition and detail of the Garter, lack of frosting to the Rim, and no frosting to the lettering. @Coverte’s idea of taking side by side photos of his Bu issues would be useful, as perhaps there might be some nuances between coins, perhaps some having a degree of frosting to the Obverse? And a deeper Cameo to the Reverse?
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Nothing better to do whilst recovering from man- flu. On a recent sales post a debate arose surrounding the merits of the Deep Proof Like 2017 Five Sovereign Piece (992 mintage) and the 2017 Proof Sovereign (749 mintage). Some (not great) photos I have taken of both of them to compare and contrast. In hand, and to my eyes, there’s a marked difference. What do you think?
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closed Royal Mint Gold Sixpences
richatthecroft replied to richatthecroft's topic in UK (Graded only)
Any interest in these? -
completed 2017 Pistruuci Half Sovereigns NGC PF70
richatthecroft replied to ST1986's topic in UK (Graded only)
@ST1986 did you get my PM? -
completed 2017 Pistruuci £2 Double Sovereign NGC PF69
richatthecroft replied to ST1986's topic in UK (Graded only)
Then don’t miss it Mike -
completed 2017 Pistruuci £2 Double Sovereign NGC PF69
richatthecroft replied to ST1986's topic in UK (Graded only)
You won’t get one for less in this grade