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RareSov

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  1. RareSov
    Great addition !
    http://www.ngccoin.com/news/viewarticle.aspx?IDArticle=1147
    This is just great.. I cannot put into words how important this is
    Best of all, free, fully integrated, and with server side file security everything is thought of.. to counterfeit a NGC coin now you need to
    a) see the one you want, in holder, with serial number
    b) produce an exact copy of the holder, label, hologram sticker
    c) also produce the coin in the same condition, right down to visible bagmarks, tone etc !
    d) risk getting seriously busted.
    Wow, pretty serious effort. Thanks NGC !! another reason why you are my one and only grading service !
  2. RareSov
    Our favourite modern coin store MCM has this to say
    The United States Mint is experiencing delays in getting the necessary planchets to strike the 2009 Ultra High Relief gold coins. No one knows for sure, but we believe that by mid year quantity will be readily available. However, near term supply shortages are almost certain at this point. Therefore, we do not expect to begin offering these for sale until late February or maybe even March. Despite the official release date of January 22nd, we do not want to take binding orders when we have no idea when a sufficient supply will become available. We believe it is likely that orders placed with the U.S. Mint (even on the first day) will go to immediate backorder status.
    Very interesting. These could be a fair way off before anyone gets their hands on one. Sad news indeed !
  4. RareSov
    My 2 latest submissions are yet to leave USPS
    One sent on 23/12 from Australia, arrived 27th into Customs.. still says inbound into customs
    One sent 6th JAN ! arrives in LA on the 9th and is also inbound into customs. I'll definitely post if this one comes out first !
    Must be a hell of a backup of mail around this time. Spare a thought for the postal workers too. Personally I haven't lost a package yet so they do a good job..
  6. RareSov
    I had a 1/4 oz gold proof on hold in stock and reserved..
    I get an email which says SOLDOUT
    We regret to inform you that the item(s) listed below are currently sold out. A customer service representative will be happy to assist you in finding an alternative item.
    But if I track the order number it says SHIPPED, but no tracking information and I haven't been billed. Must be a mistake, surely? I'll check my card again soon!
    Wondering whether it is worth it to buy another two 1/10th oz. The 1/4 were much better value but the 1/10 do sell well because there are more collectors. I'll see how I feel
  9. RareSov
    Previously I sent my proof Canberra florin which should be delivered to NGC any day now..
    Today I sent my 1855 Sovereign which should receive XF, fingers crossed.
    Also in the package were some Gilded Kookaburra, and Subscription S$1 proof. I have requested this set 1996- date in the forum, it is a fabulous series and one of the most anticipated releases each year. No coin in 2001 so only 12 coins so far. A full set of 12 could be had for maybe $700 raw
    The coins have varying mintages and varying values, I would be happy to help NGC with the varying values as they stand in the current marketplace here. It will be interesting to see if any of mine are not 70, they pretty much all looked perfect.
    My submission in full (2 invoices)
    1 AUSTRALIA 1855 1 SOV MS
    1 AUSTRALIA 2002 S$1 PF SUBSCRIPTION SERIES - MELBOURNE MINT
    1 AUSTRALIA 2005 S$1 PF SUBSCRIPTION SERIES - 1855 HALF SOVEREIGN
    1 AUSTRALIA 2006 S$1 PF SUBSCRIPTION SERIES - PILLAR DOLLAR
    1 AUSTRALIA 2007 S$1 PF SUBSCRIPTION SERIES - GOLD JOHANNA
    1 AUSTRALIA 2008 S$1 PF SUBSCRIPTION SERIES - SQUARE PENNY
    1 AUSTRALIA 2004 S$1 MS GILT KOOKABURRA
    2 AUSTRALIA 2007 S$1 MS GILT KOOKABURRA
    2 AUSTRALIA 2008 S$1 MS GILT KOOKABURRA
    Here is the first in the series

  11. RareSov

    Dear booksandcoins

    By RareSov,

    Please enable private messaging, I cannot send you a message
    You should purchase a 2005 Australia proof sovereign. It has the exact same reverse as the first sov. It has a book by sov expert Andrew Crellin, a nice chunky book full of detailed information about the settlement, the setting up of the mint, the Adelaide ingots, Adelaide pounds, and the 1855 Sovereign (and other sovs)
    It is a must have. If you are lucky and patient you can pick up these slabbed with FIRST 1000 STRUCK, and velvel bags for the book and slab. It also doesn't have a hole in the book because it was known the coins were to be slabbed. I have 3 of these already. There was one on eBay recently but couldnt buy it at the current exchange rate. It sold for only 280 USD or something, a real bargain. I want about that much for my plain non slabbed one with the sov in the front of the book in a capsule. 7500 mintage total
    There are 2 non slabbed version on ebay but they are very much over priced by a London seller. If you want mine let me know, I don't need it as I have 3 others All PF70 Ultra Cameo of course ! I have seen a lot of the 1000 and not seen a 69 yet.
    I have a signature set with a nice 1855 and 1868 sovs, you can see it here
    http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/ViewPersonalCollection.aspx?UserCollectionID=614
    For an online reference this site is really great. Loads of information about Australian coins. Not completely up to date, but that is fine ! the amount is huge already
    http://www.cruzis-coins.com/sovs/sov3.html

  12. RareSov
    Here is the description from the English side of the card that came with it. These are from the Chinese mint in Taiwan
    The Central mint vacuum-cast the worlds heaviest gold ingot weighing 220.3kg to be the main attraction and crowning achievement of its new gold museum in Rui-Fang Township, Taipei County. The Central Mint has minted these medals especially to memorialize this auspicious event.
    Obverse: Features an engraving of of the endangered Formosan Black Bear (Selenarctos formosanus), whose Chinese name, by virtue of being homonymous with the word for "hero", symbolizes the quality of being "outstanding" or "a cut above". The Central Mint used advanced high-relief minting technology for the first time in the minting of this medal, and is proud to have created a piece worthy of being cherished.
    Reverse: Features an image of the world-record gold ingot with fineness and weight on it, and is engraved with the date upon which the new world record was officially registered by Guinness.
    Diameter: 70mm
    Material: Gold plated copper
    Weight 200g
    Mintage: 3000
    Price NT$ 2,280
    This is a huge medal. I will try to take a picture of it and post in the forums. Oh.. I got 2 greedy, I know..

  13. RareSov
    I have been buying these now for over a week.
    I have already amassed a large number of silver dollars in mint state, hopefully lots of 70. I will be offering them in the money marketplace on the Collectors Society forum once graded. More info to come.
    In a moment.. my awesome latest acquisition.. from China
  15. RareSov

    A very lucky purchase

    By RareSov,

    1927 Canberra Florin PROOF
    I am fortunate enough to now own a lovely proof canberra florin, 400 minted in 1927. Many circulated, they were a public issue proof
    I have seen horrible badly polished ones, this one has only circulation hairlines and I can't really find any wear either. Its definitely a proof, has wire rims and the right strike characteristics, some mirror left but not deep
    Probably going to NCS.. I would dearly love to see it in a NGC PF61 holder. A PF67 or other of the still original ones are worth about $30,000 (USD)
    The image does not do it any justice at all (lucky, or it would have cost much more)

  16. RareSov
    US Mint
    Since apparently this is the last year for fractionals, I thought it prudent to buy a 1/4 oz and two 1/10 oz proofs to go with my 1/2 proof (which graded 70)
    The buffalos are already no longer available. It might be time to act if you feel the same way as me, they will be gone soon too
    Another platinum eagle set is next on the agenda. The 2008 fractions are all gone now and how long will a 2007 issue last ? if platinum goes up at all they will discontinue and melt IMO
  18. RareSov
    I have a Morgan ! kinda...
    I really like some of these. The 2006-S gold reverse is stunning and will grab that next.. and the silver WOW I love this one as much as the current Bald Eagle dollar. What a great tribute to the Morgan reverse.
    I'm too scared to look at some of the rarer issues. Will there be original boxed ones out there I can buy ? lets hope, some have single figure slabbed 70 !
    So far I have these in PF 70 Ultra Cameo
    1987-W CONSTITUTION $5
    2006-P BEN FRANKLIN SCIENTIST S$1
    2006-S SAN FRANCISCO OLD MINT S$1
    2008-S BALD EAGLE 50C
    2008-P BALD EAGLE S$1
    With bids on Littlerock and Jamestown dollars which I should win, and will try to get the gold Jamestown too. Fingers crossed I get 70 when I send in my Bald Eagle $5
    Big thanks to Coindude who will be helping me out from here on in

  19. RareSov

    Happy birthday to me..

    By RareSov,

    Set complete if this grades at NGC
    Bought myself a present for Saturday. My type set now complete. Australia's Sovereigns, 9 coins. 7 are in Choice, one easy upgrade to give me something to upgrade later. Only the 1855 is too hard to get in that grade.
    Our first sovereign, 1855
    Sorry for the bad image JPEG quality, would rather keep a decent sized image should grade XF

  21. RareSov

    US Mint LAST CHANCE SALE

    By RareSov,

    On now
    Just checked the site and found a new category. Everyone should check it out.. some notables that might be of interest
    2004 2006 state quarters, sold out now
    P21 (Washington!) mint covers.. sold out now, but P22 Adams P23 Jefferson and P24 Madison still available !
    2007 mint and proof/silver proof sets
    2001 Kennedy rolls and bags
    2002 2004 golden dollar bags (2000 coins)
  22. RareSov
    The AUD is taking another beating.. so.. hello eBay US
    I have listed GB gold, aussie gold, and a signed F1 part
    1797 GB 1/3 Guinea AU55
    1798 GB 1/3 Guinea AU55
    1804 GB 1/2 Guinea MS61 Cheshire Collection
    1873S Australia 1 Sov NGC AU55 Reserve Bank Of Australia
    1912M Australia 1 Sov NGC MS64
    1914S Australia 1 Sov NGC MS64
    Somebody stop me.. I need the money but some of these coins are really hard to sell without crying. The 1798 1/3G for example blows the 1797 away, the luster and look of a MS64 with a touch of rub ! sigh.. but something has to go.. and 1798 will be lonely without 1797 if one goes. Both have to go and I am not going to build sets around them anyway, too many sets is a bad idea. I am sure the Guinea sets will come, NGC said more are coming, I was going to hold onto them.
    Forgive my scanner, it does not do this coin justice. Perhaps it is justice that it has finally died and I ordered a new one
    /end rant

  23. RareSov
    Slowly things are coming together nicely
    Yesterday my gold proof eagles sold at a tidy profit, listed only on eBay from when I listed at night until I woke up with an offer ! thanks mainly to the US to AUD conversion, I made a bit on them..
    And then there was the email.. US Mint, refund completed. 619.95 US for a Jacksons Liberty (I still have two, one is a definite 70)
    At the going rate, it should be around 930 AUD or a profit of $200 on the refund.. well how could things get any better ?
    A friend who wanted my 1902 Matte proof sov decided he will pay in a couple of days, and emailed to buy the half as well ! more money for me..
    And then I saw the 2009 Ultra High Relief on modern coin mart, already taking preorders and they have a slab pic up, go and check it out if interested, they look incredible.. Cant wait to order some from the mint myself, these are THE must have item of course ! I think we all know that..
  24. RareSov
    Great news !
    I wonder how long until I can put my 1937 gold set as a competitive set ! it will be at around $12,000 USD cost when complete - all 4 coins PF66 CAMEO (I'd expect 12,000+ points right?)
    May I now present the first NGC competitive set for Great Britain. My 1821-1828 half sovereign set
    http://www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/SetListing.aspx?PeopleSetID=69044
    I have also updated my sovereign type set for Australia in anticipation of progress for our sets too. (I'd expect 15,000+ pts for my set as is)
  25. RareSov
    I'll be sending to NGC soon..
    THREE of these babies, all proofs. Also my $5 Gold Proof Bald Eagle Commemorative, and another $1 Silver proof commem, which is my third ! absolutely love the flying eagle, best coin in the series by far
    Back to the Jackson.. I got an email my next has shipped, so soon I will have 2. When the 3rd arrives, I'll get them graded. Fingers crossed ! although, I have been examining them and think the first is a 69.
    So far only 10 in the pop report, all showed up on the same day about a week ago. Someone who got in early perhaps ! got lucky if so. 10 graded, 8 of them 70s ! Am expecting around 50% or better like other recent coins in the series so buying 3 could get me 2 perfect. Lets hope
    Edit: WOW lots more appeared yesterday and look at the pops ! one 63, one 64, one 65, one 66, one 67 ! whoever got those must be pissed.
    The 50% is pretty close, now 61 graded 69 and 122 graded 70