Today I Received.....

[Oldun]

Closest i could find was this

 

http://atlasnumismatics.com/1033569/

Edited June 22, 2016 by Oldun

[DrDime]

BOEOTIA. Thebes (c.425-395 B.C.), Silver Stater, 11.80g. infant Herakles. (image courtesy of NY sale 27)

B.C that is

[Oldun]

or this ?

http://www.coinproject.com/coin_detail.php?coin=245876

http://www.coinproject.com/search_city_result.php?city=Thebes&region=BOEOTIA&type=1&sort=legend&page=2

[HelpingHands]

Interesting.  I'm missing the area from 4 to 6'oclock near the foot.

[HelpingHands]

It weighs 11.7g

[Lindeman]

Morgan dollar. 1889. Simple...but nice. Keeping under my £30 average?

[mmissinglink]

4 hours ago, stackspot said:

A piece of perfection

I have never seen a photos of a gold Panda in which the wood appears to be the correct hue and color, the plastic packaging appears to be the correct hue and color, but the alleged coin looks to be a completely incorrect hue and color. I have personally photographed coins on wooden surfaces and this fact has never changed the color or hue of the coin. Also, while it is possible that strong ambient light in the room could cause a color shift to be seen on parts of the coin, when I look at the reflected light color on the plastic, I am having a difficult time understanding why the item inside would take on a color and hue that is so different from that which a gold coin would reflect,

 

It's just odd and I could see why a number of people would automatically assume it wasn't a gold coin from those pictures.

 

 

[Chugnstack]

Nothing to exciting today, mostly some Maples. I did get some new (to me any way) coins. 2oz libertad, 1.5oz maple, and I really do like the elephant too. 

[stackspot]

On 22 June 2016 at 18:00, mmissinglink said:

I have never seen a photos of a gold Panda in which the wood appears to be the correct hue and color, the plastic packaging appears to be the correct hue and color, but the alleged coin looks to be a completely incorrect hue and color. I have personally photographed coins on wooden surfaces and this fact has never changed the color or hue of the coin. Also, while it is possible that strong ambient light in the room could cause a color shift to be seen on parts of the coin, when I look at the reflected light color on the plastic, I am having a difficult time understanding why the item inside would take on a color and hue that is so different from that which a gold coin would reflect,

 

It's just odd and I could see why a number of people would automatically assume it wasn't a gold coin from those pictures.

 

 

Ehmmmm

Refraction maybe?

Edited June 25, 2016 by stackspot

[SilvergunSuperman]

Today I received a 10oz NTR silver bar, many thanks to @rob121

[Oldun]

Part 2 bought from HighlandTiger June 13th for 210/105

1967 sov

1912 half sov 

Busted them out of their folders and now breathing and resting gently with their brothers and sisters in some plush velvet.

 

 

[sovereignsteve]

2oz silver Queen's Beast. They are nicer in real life than the photos.

[sovereignsteve]

Proof Perth Lunar S2 Dragon 2012

Quite difficult to get hold of and a bit more expensive than I'd like.

 

[morezone]

A few bits which have been on back order for ages.  The Cougar, Horned Owl which I thought I had but had actually missed and the 1.5oz Snow Falcon.  Seems that the 1.5oz series has been long forgotten since the Arctic Fox moons ago.

As a collector of rounds I also picked up the Guy Harvey Orca, Goldsilver.com  2016 Pegasus and Ajax. 

The most disappointing but not surprising purchase are the 2015 RAM Privy Britannias.  Around half have milk spotted and I'm sure that some of it is caused by improper handling as I can see what I believe to be finger prints.  I think I'll pair them up with spotty Horse Privys and sell.

[Lindeman]

4x 100g poured Scottsdale silver bars, from US. Have a couple of these already, but got the chance to pick up a few more. Such a perfectly formed little bar, each a little different. I should really be sticking to the plan and buying gold, but every now and then the silver tempts me. More Scottsdale stuff arriving over the summer as well. 

[Guest]

I will be honest. I am disappointed in RM Quality Control for 2oz Beasts. Something is going extremely wrong with the production of these coins.

I received three coins directly from Royal Mint Bullion in capsules and every single one had tiny marks on the Queen's cheek.

Perhaps this part of the design is too high and perhaps when these coins all stored in tubes prior to being placed in the capsules they have a tendency to scuff.

As I have said before these are premium items and something more than pure metal (bullion). It is clear to me that enrollment need to change that production method to be sure 100% that these marks do not appear.

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[QuickSilver1934]

5 hours ago, Numistacker said:

 

 

I will be honest. I am disappointed in RM Quality Control for 2oz Beasts. Something is going extremely wrong with the production of these coins.

 

 

I received three coins directly from Royal Mint Bullion in capsules and every single one had tiny marks on the Queen's cheek.

 

 

Perhaps this part of the design is too high and perhaps when these coins all stored in tubes prior to being placed in the capsules they have a tendency to scuff.

 

 

 

As I have said before these are premium items and something more than pure metal (bullion). It is clear to me that enrollment need to change that production method to be sure 100% that these marks do not appear.

 

 

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I agree Numi. I think the queen must be ever so slightly higher than the rim. I just returned 3 of them back to The Coin Shoppe for the very same reason. Mine were definitely from a tube as they didn't come in capsules. I received a full refund. It's a shame , really. They are beautiful coins.

[Cornishfarmer]

1 hour ago, QuickSilver1934 said:

I agree Numi. I think the queen must be ever so slightly higher than the rim. I just returned 3 of them back to The Coin Shoppe for the very same reason. Mine were definitely from a tube as they didn't come in capsules. I received a full refund. It's a shame , really. They are beautiful coins.

Everyone that has bought and swapped the queens beasts must have some patience especially @Numistacker........ Just think only got 9 more to collect!!!

[Daz147]

Received this today from Atkinsons

[silverin]

8 hours ago, Numistacker said:

 

 

I will be honest. I am disappointed in RM Quality Control for 2oz Beasts. Something is going extremely wrong with the production of these coins.

 

 

I received three coins directly from Royal Mint Bullion in capsules and every single one had tiny marks on the Queen's cheek.

 

 

Perhaps this part of the design is too high and perhaps when these coins all stored in tubes prior to being placed in the capsules they have a tendency to scuff.

 

 

 

As I have said before these are premium items and something more than pure metal (bullion). It is clear to me that enrollment need to change that production method to be sure 100% that these marks do not appear.

 

 

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Shame I was looking to buy some of these pre launch. Maybe not worth the hassle. 

[Jonson]

Somalia 1 oz Gold African Elephant 1000 Shillings - My new one and the only one lol

 

 

[stackspot]

2014 1/4oz Gold Panda

Thanks @mr-dead

Looks good to me

Edited June 26, 2016 by stackspot

[Oldun]

My unboxed no coa handled 1989 anniversary 1/2 and full sovereigns finally came back from grading. I really was not expecting much so pleasantly surprised with a 69.

Picked the 1/2 sov up for about 100 quid or so a couple of years ago and the full sov for about (350 - edit) quid a few years ago and happy to know they are not fakes.

 

Edited June 26, 2016 by Oldun

[Guest]

My unboxed no coa handled 1989 anniversary 1/2 and full sovereigns finally came back from grading. I really was not expecting much so pleasantly surprised with a 69.

Picked the 1/2 sov up for about 100 quid or so a couple of years ago and the full sov for about 400 quid a few years ago and happy to know they are not fakes.

 

Grading the 1sov is a great way to add value and credibility to this coin. I had an ms68 Grade given to me by NGC for mine which was one from a three coin set even that sold for over 800 pounds. I sold the half sovereign as well which was an ms69 and I kept the double sovereign which I have at the moment.

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[sovereignsteve]

Not aware of any fakes of this design