Gazette Proclamation - Waterloo Medal (Great Engravers 2-coin set?)

[Sc391]

Received my 5 oz today and I would agree with others that this is the best ever.  I have them all and each has points that make them special, but the design and strike quality of this issue is spectacular.

The coin I received does not appear to have any flaws (based on a jewelers loupe and a fair amount of years examining experience)

Edited June 30 by Sc391
Stmt re lack of flaws

[Steve66]

Not the best photo as I wanted to catch the post to send of this 10 oz silver to NGC 

Another stunning coin for my collection 

[Paul]

8 minutes ago, Steve66 said:

Not the best photo as I wanted to catch the post to send of this 10 oz silver to NGC 

Another stunning coin for my collection 

One of the nicest photos I've seen thus far showing the relief of the design. Not very often it is said but it seems to me it looks better in silver than it does in gold.

Congratulations, lovely piece for your collection 

Edited June 30 by Paul

[Agaupl]

30 minutes ago, Paul said:

One of the nicest photos I've seen thus far showing the relief of the design. Not very often it is said but it seems to me it looks better in silver than it does in gold.

Congratulations, lovely piece for your collection 

I think size makes a difference. Especially when something was designed for a certain size. 

[westminstrel]

The one thing I’m sad about and think is a missed opportunity is the diameters which could have been almost doubled for the thicker coins.

[morrco]

My thoughts are that the 65mm five oz hits the sweet spot. Anything bigger isn’t really a coin is it? The 5oz shows off the intricate detail without being too massive. 

[westminstrel]

5 hours ago, morrco said:

My thoughts are that the 65mm five oz hits the sweet spot. Anything bigger isn’t really a coin is it? The 5oz shows off the intricate detail without being too massive. 

Yeah the 5oz is good. I was referring to the 2oz (double thickness) which could also have benefited from a larger diameter.

[Mickjar]

5oz back in stock at RM BUT NOW WITH PRICE INCREASE !! £621

[cjbcomm]

Looks like they've lumped up all their prices on this series whether in stock or not!!

[westminstrel]

The 5oz silver sold out again.

[ak74]

2 hours ago, cjbcomm said:

Looks like they've lumped up all their prices on this series whether in stock or not!!

Exactly so

release day

today

[cjbcomm]

40 minutes ago, ak74 said:

Exactly so

release day

today

Nothing like a bit of blatant profiteering on a popular series!!

[Taikonaut]

Is it only this Waterloo Medal GE series that gone up in price?

If I return my coin will I get a refund at the new price?

 

[Sc391]

I can’t believe the 5 oz is available.  If I didn’t have a couple I would get another.  When you actually have this in hand you appreciate the mastery of both the Pistrucci design and the RM ability to create the die and stamp it out.  I think this may be one of those issues we look back on and shake our head in disbelief (even at the new price)

[westminstrel]

10 hours ago, Taikonaut said:

Is it only this Waterloo Medal GE series that gone up in price?

If I return my coin will I get a refund at the new price?

 

I love how you think. 😆

You get points for creative thinking. 

[Steve66]

19 hours ago, Taikonaut said:

Is it only this Waterloo Medal GE series that gone up in price?

If I return my coin will I get a refund at the new price?

 

Looks like it’s an annual increase this new series seems more expensive 

[Whitebulldog]

1 hour ago, Steve66 said:

Looks like it’s an annual increase this new series seems more expensive 

This is why I didn’t bother. You can be sure the price of the second coin will be higher.

[Steve66]

6 hours ago, Whitebulldog said:

This is why I didn’t bother. You can be sure the price of the second coin will be higher.

Good point i didn’t think of that 

[paulmerton]

Not at all related, but this design sure reminds me of something!

https://atkinsonsbullion.com/silver/silver-coins/1kg-silver-coins/pre-owned-2000-australian-sydney-olympics-1kg-proof-silver-coin-vat-free

[Agaupl]

Not a 50p fan usually.. but I liked the coloured version. Didn’t buy obv but I still liked it.  
 

expected the price hike😢. Think the GE’s will be my last series tbh. (Sovereigns excepted obvs) 

[Agaupl]

On 03/07/2024 at 04:39, Steve66 said:

Good point i didn’t think of that 

Dont worry.  By 2025 you’ll be in the sunlit uplands promised by the new Government and will be rich as Croesus 🤣

[Agaupl]

My 5oz made it to Australia.. finally. Very impressed and coin looks perfect. It had an extra QA slip with I’ve not seen before. Either way I’m so glad It’s in good nick this time. 
what a stunning design. 

[westminstrel]

3 hours ago, Agaupl said:

My 5oz made it to Australia.. finally. Very impressed and coin looks perfect. It had an extra QA slip with I’ve not seen before. Either way I’m so glad It’s in good nick this time. 
what a stunning design. 

Still waiting for mine. What extra QA slip?

[westminstrel]

Well my luck is just sh!t because I received my 5oz silver today and need to send it back.

There’s a weird gash on the obverse and a tiny bit of missing frosting on KC III’s portrait too. ☹️

[paulmerton]

7 minutes ago, westminstrel said:

Well my luck is just sh!t because I received my 5oz silver today and need to send it back.

There’s a weird gash on the obverse and a tiny bit of missing frosting on KC III’s portrait too. ☹️

Maybe this is where the extra QA slip came from? 🤣

That's annoying though, especially when you have to send it back to the other side of the world.