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I among many others have had our frustrations with the Pobjoy Mint over the years. Their record keeping, or I should say the lack of, has been a tremendous disappointment. Their staff has been pleasant throughout, however. The Pobjoy Mint produced both circulating and non-circulating coinage for the Isle of Man and others. I just saw that it has been announced that they will be closing unless someone else purchases the mint. See below for details along with one of their issues that I particularly like. https://www.numismaticnews.net/world-coins/pobjoy-mint-announces-retirement-of-managing-director-taya-pobjoy-and-mint-closure It is with great sadness that Managing Director Taya Pobjoy has announced her official retirement and the closure of Pobjoy Mint after 58 years of manufacturing official currency and commemorative coins. The Mint closure will take place at the end of 2023, so customers will have a chance to complete their collections for the full year, with some releases being brought forward to allow plenty of time for collectors to buy them. Since its establishment in 1965, the private mint in Kingswood, Surrey, England, some twenty miles outside of London, has produced coins for forty-two nations and territories. Since the mint first entered the market in 1965 with medals commemorating Winston Churchill's passing, it has produced a variety of circulation coins, medals, and commemorative coins. Approximately 40 employees will be affected. "I've made the big decision to retire this year. My prime objective is to give the customers our service until the end and to make sure that they get a complete year because we all know that coin collecting is an annual thing with a date change. So it's been very much on my mind when making this decision to make sure I give a good service to the very end to my customers..." - Taya Pobjoy

Besides all the neat coins you brought back - did you encounter Europe’s swarm of bedbugs?

The dealer list is out for IMEX. A good mix, but lacking some of the ones I’d like to see.

Great find, interesting story.

I think the majority of them are in the wait and see mode. No positive responses yet - still waiting on a couple to answer. I’ll have to check out their website - maybe they have an dealer list.

I thought you’ve been a bit quiet. Better luck next year.

I talked to a few when the show was first announced and they said that they were not going to it, but things change so I will have to pulse them again. They did seem interested in the show, however. Good project for this morning.

Sounds like you have really found a home and new way of life in Bama.

Seems valid - remember him from ATS. HERE’S HOW TO CONTACT US. Email, letter or phone. We look forward to hearing from you! Telephone: 914-722-3606 Address: Scarsdale Coin (Please Call For Appointment) 1214 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 E-Mail: Jon@ScarsdaleCoin.com

In 1874 W.J. Amor was apprenticed to English medallists J.S. and A.B. Wyon. Nine years later he went to Paris, where he remained until 1887. Intending to go to America and work his way home to England, he visited Sydney en route and was persuaded by Robert Hunt, Deputy-Master of the Sydney Mint, to stay and start his own business. Amor established the business in 1888 and married the daughter of the Chief Engineer of the Sydney Mint. (Web) There were 600 numbered copies minted by W.J. Amor for the 1855/1955 Centenary of the Sydney Mint for the Australian Numismatic Society.

I’m envious. Too bad you don’t have time to attend a British Numismatic Society meeting or pop over to Kew and search the archives. A trip to the British Museum would be nice. cheers

Too busy and too colorful. Just my opinion.

I was watching a television show based in Oxford England. One of the haunts frequently visited was called the Eagle and Child. This reminded me of a story and coins from the Isle of Man. A very brief summary is below: The Eagle and Child is a pub in England. It has associations with a writers' group which included J.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. The first record of the pub's name is from 1684 and is said to be derived from the legend of Ganymede being abducted by the eagle of Zeus or from the crest of the Earl of Derby, with is a story of a noble-born baby found in an eagle's nest. The child was called Oskatel and was found by Sir Thomas Latham, who became the father-in-law to Sir John Stanley. Sir John Stanley was the Lord of Man (Isle of Man). His great grandson, Lord Thomas, was the first Earl of Derby. The coins below were minted to recognize James Stanley, the 10th Earl of Derby, who bore the title "Lord of Man” or “King of Man". The eagle and baby (Oskatel Latham) were taken from the Latham coat of arms. After Sir John Stanley married Isabelle Latham the eagle and baby were incorporated into the Stanley coat of arms. Cast 1709 Half Pence 1733 Silver Half Pence 1733 Silver Pence

I beg to differ. The setting was 1912. Guineas were long out of circulation so if the coin was gold, why else would she bite it, it was a sovereign or half sovereign. Given Rex’s library, below, it would most certainly be a full sovereign. My tuppence worth.

They were, many holders in many different configurations. I don’t have a photo of a nice half and full sovereign carry case handy. The one posted is for full sovereigns.

Kurt, here’s a sovereign holder for the fashionable gent in early 1900s England.

I haven’t been to Paris in decades and have no desire to ever go again. Scotland on the other hand is on my list to visit next, along with the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland.

And you didn’t pick me up one?

In addition to CoinElite, look at CoinManage. Both are decent

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I wouldn’t bother with any 1/10 coins. For suggestions, do you want U.S. or world - does it matter? Quarter or half eagle Pre-1933 sovereign 1925 10 or 20 Polish Zloty French Napoleon or Rooster

Would have like to seen them, but sadly not.

The 1822 stands out for me. Very nice.

I am probably in the minority, but like to edit and store offline. flexible reports are a must. good luck.

They are only there for the Italian Beefs and Chicago hot dogs. Maybe a sneak visit to Berghoffs. Otherwise they’d go to Midway.