Zebo

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On 7/22/2022 at 8:32 PM, Quintus Arrius said:

All have broken @RWB's.Cardinal Rule #1:  They will leave for their heirs, if any, a collection of coins, some old, some new, some common, some rare, some copper, silver, gold with all the colors of the rainbow mixed in, and not a clue as to what they have, how much they're worth--and most importantly, what to do or where to go with them. It may be time for me to let my wife know the difference between a loupe and a cantaloupe.    

But there is a beauty in that as some, not many, will take the time to learn and may even enhance a collection. The majority will lose out and sell as quick as they can. Thus the first question out of their mouth - how much is it worth or is it rare and worth a lot. There is a steep learning curve for those that want to pursue the hobby, even with a mentor. Some choose to go it alone and make mistakes, but learn from them - hopefully.

For sale or trade, NGC MS64 1968 Queen Elizabeth II Sovereign $575 or

trade for like NGC graded sovereign (year dependent).

photos on request

On 7/19/2022 at 10:18 AM, Ali E. said:

Hello, Zebo.

We already have this set: 

Category: Great Britain - Sovereigns and Bullion
Set Name: Sovereign, Elizabeth II, 1957-68, Second Laureate Bust, Circulation Issue

Thanks very much.

Thanks Ali I always knew you were efficient!

Please create a new registry set for Queen Elizabeth II Sovereigns - first portrait 1957-1968 circulation issues.

thank you

On 7/12/2022 at 11:27 AM, VKurtB said:

I saw the “live version” of newbie YouTube inspired error cherrypickers for three days at Orlando. One “dude” looked like a quintessential California surfer dude with long stringy hair, a diamond stud earring and I swear he said “Awesome!” about 50 times. Mid-thirties or so. He unwrapped a rubber band around about 50 2x2’s and got a HARD education from CONECA about what is, and is not, a true error coin. He had a whole buncha nuthin that he thought was the cat’s nuts. It hurt to watch his bubble burst. 
 

There simply is NO AREA OF NUMISMATICS in which enthusiasm overwhelms knowledge as much as in errors and varieties. Stay away from YouTube, PLEEEEZE? It will simply misinform you and rot your brain. 
 

Want me to get specific? Okay. Couch Collectibles is a stinking embarrassment. 

Was the dude Spinoza?  The whole error craze is driving me nuts. 

On 7/10/2022 at 1:13 AM, EagleRJO said:

As I'm reading comments and doing a little more digging, including what's in an NGC "Complete" Registry Set, it looks like I will need more than the original 3 or 4 I was planning on for 1878 for a complete business-strike Morgan Dollar set which is what I was intending on collecting.

It looks like it was intended to produce both the 8 TF and then 7 TF coins, including re-striking existing 8 TF coins with the 7 TF die, as well as starting to strike coins with the 79 Rev later in the year.  So, it looks like 6 coins for 1878, or basically what is listed in the red book, for what I am envisioning is in a "complete" set for me.

And it's going to get even more interesting when I get to 1880 ;-) ... and then 1893 (particularly the 1893-S, offfff) because I am shooting for AU/BU coins, or VF as a minimum.  About that, any suggestions on where to look for some of the rarer dates/mints (other than eBay and sites like apmex) would be appreciated ... like maybe getting lucky at coin shows or estate sales?

Thanks for the help.

 

Take a look at Northern Nevada Coin or Broken CC. They usually have a large inventory and will give you an idea of retail prices. https://northernnevadacoin.com/amazing-broken-cc/. Just one of many to explore.

On 7/3/2022 at 7:34 PM, VKurtB said:

Now that I have found that my latest healthcare crisis has apparently caused my wife to emulate my recovery mode (doesn’t feel like doing squat), after I get back from Orlando this week, I’m going to “hit the diploma program HARD”. This means more live courses at shows and next year’s Summer Seminar at Colorado Springs. Maybe I’ll make some time to drop in and see Dan Carr to send Roger’s best wishes. 

Additional correspondence courses would be a nice addition for those who cannot, or do not feel like attending summer seminars or distant coin shows. Just a thought.

I’d love to join you, but sadly will have to miss it. The August ANA may be a possibility, however.

This should be fun, thanks for posting it. It will have to wait until. Have a bit of time later, however. Too much work to do right now.

Using just the information provided in the post - no other sources. 

On 6/5/2022 at 9:55 PM, RWB said:

It's over. 75% off our previously marked down half-price.... Get 'em before the next jumbles sale.

Still cheaper than what I bought them at.

On 5/15/2022 at 10:19 PM, Just Bob said:

What was the hammer price? Did you bid?

It sold for approximately $810,074 USD (with juice?) I did not bid.

Remember the tea party (revolution) was because of high taxes on the ingredients that makes rum. Rum was/is very important. 

also as Warren Buffett previously said - buy farm land. Especially land with a water source.

That’s an interesting observation Roger. A sovereign is a weird duck. A token in its infancy, a coin as a teen, and bullion as an adult. I’ve never really thought about it that way. Something that also has survived before, during and after the gold standard. 
 

On 5/11/2022 at 10:40 AM, RWB said:

By strict accounting most sovereigns were gold tokens, not coins. They bore no denomination.

Sovereigns did circulate and were used for debts and payments and depending upon the time frame, they were worth so many shillings and the like (talking about the great recoinage of 1816 timeframe - not the hammered stuff). Debasement did take its toll from time to time. Universal acceptance - maybe not at first, but as the empire grew. Legal tender with a nominal value now.

  The early sovereigns have their own history. 

Interesting design. 

On 5/10/2022 at 12:29 AM, Star City Homer said:

If I could only do one show this is the one.  Whitman in Baltimore is fun, and I loved my two ANA shows.  But NYINC is my favorite.  

I forgot to ask you if you made the Richmond one.  And honestly I'm not even sure if the one near Roanoke has been going on.  They changed up the signage out front of the post and it's impossible to read driving by.  

And on a happy note, I got a message from Instagram saying my account had been 'disabled by mistake'.  I happened to be trying again and found my way in--it still wanted to send an SMS code and for whatever reason my phone is not getting them from Instagram.  I had the code sent to my husband's phone and made it back into my account.  Felt all proud of myself until I read the email and realized they were literally reactivating the account at the same time.  My first log in had no name/avatar picture and my second had them both back.  It was actually a pretty fast fix considering it was the weekend when it all happened.  

So, if anyone is interested, I have gotten a few of my 1 yen coins up so far.  And it's me again (whoever 'me' is :D) 

I meant to attend the Richmond show, but in the end decided it was a long drive and I just didn’t feel like it. Maybe another time as I would like to see how it compares the the show in Fredericksburg. 

I hear ya.

Too bad about the NYINC. I’ve always wanted to attend that one. Good luck with the website. A lot of work, but in the end, hopefully worth it. 

I was just wondering about that - good to hear.

You are welcome. A little change of pace is good. And the island is definitatly a different place as are their coins. 

  I was just re-reading a bit about the Isle of Man’s earlier coinage along with bits about William Wood, Matthew Boulton and about the coins struck at the Castle Rushen (Not by Wood or Boulton). All interesteing reading. 
  I thought I’d mention the recent articles on Matthew Boulton, for you Soho fans, that have appeared recently in Coin News. The March edition discussed Boulton and Droz’s working relationship and the legal wrangling following their falling out. The May edition discusses Boulton’s coining press and the June edition will discuss the blanking press. Interesting to read while at the same time reading Roger’s book From Mine to Mint.
  Since I am talking about the Isle of Man - I found an old coin of the year website which list their choices for the coin of the year. Their pick for 1733 is the Isle of Man’s Sans Changer.

"Sans Changer" (Without Change) is the motto of the Earls of Derby.

These coins (penny and half penny) were minted to recognize James Stanley (10th Earl of Derby) who bore the title "Lord of Mann”. The eagle and baby (Oskatel Lathum) was taken from the Lathum coat of arms, when one of the first Earls of Derby married Isabelle Lathum. The motto on the reverse is translated 'whichever way you throw me, I will stand'.

The coin is also commonly referred to by many as “short of change”.

The gentleman (image below) is the 10th Earl of Derby. The silver medals (proofs), coppers and bronzes are very collectible. Penny and half penny.