David SE Posted Tuesday at 10:43 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:43 PM I'm adding the Historic Test Pieces from the lates 2023 Trial of the Pyx, presented on behalf of The Royal Mint. The coins are all test pieces and vary in denomination, both Gold and Silver Brilliant Proof, Britannia, commemoratives and medals. They are from 2022 and 2023 I will add pictures soon. Any others have these coins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Tuesday at 10:45 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:45 PM I would like to add a new set category. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted Tuesday at 11:02 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:02 PM We've seen this bologna before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted Tuesday at 11:10 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:10 PM On 6/25/2024 at 6:45 PM, David SE said: I would like to add a new set category. Try the Forum, "Ask NGC/NCS." It is the ideal place to make such requests for consideration. David SE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted Tuesday at 11:13 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:13 PM On 6/25/2024 at 5:43 PM, David SE said: I'm adding the Historic Test Pieces from the lates 2023 Trial of the Pyx, presented on behalf of The Royal Mint. The coins are all test pieces and vary in denomination, both Gold and Silver Brilliant Proof, Britannia, commemoratives and medals. They are from 2022 and 2023 I will add pictures soon. Any others have these coins? I was tempted because I am a numismatic anglophile, but the prices were just too stupid. Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Tuesday at 11:20 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 11:20 PM Some pieces are very unique. Such as the 100th Anniversary of the Tutankhamen Tomb, both silver and gold and only one trial piece Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted Tuesday at 11:42 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:42 PM On 6/25/2024 at 7:02 PM, RWB said: We've seen this bologna before. Where? When? And how is his predilection for collecting these any different from the usual fare served up on this Forum? I will allow it. Show us what you've got, David. For a member who seldom makes his presence known, I say feel free to post what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted Tuesday at 11:45 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:45 PM (edited) On 6/25/2024 at 6:02 PM, RWB said: We've seen this bologna before. The Trial of the Pyx is not bologna. It's a long standing (900 years or so) judicial proceeding. White wigs, black robes, the firm of Rude, Belittling, and Smug. The whole shmeer. Edited Tuesday at 11:53 PM by VKurtB Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Wednesday at 12:45 AM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 12:45 AM Henri. Can I watch some baseball first. Will do. Just got them. I’ll post both graded (ngc) and directly ungraded from UK Mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted Wednesday at 11:09 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:09 AM (edited) On 6/25/2024 at 8:45 PM, David SE said: Henri. Can I watch some baseball first. Will do. Just got them. I’ll post both graded (ngc) and directly ungraded from UK Mint Why, of course. At your leisure. I am delighted to see you recognize that the examples received directly from the UK Mint are just fine as is and that the certificate with imprimatur accompanying them, enjoys universal recognition and acceptance by the coin collecting community, obviating the need for formal certification. Edited Wednesday at 11:14 AM by Henri Charriere Die polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebo Posted Wednesday at 05:25 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:25 PM (edited) On 6/25/2024 at 7:13 PM, VKurtB said: I was tempted because I am a numismatic anglophile, but the prices were just too stupid. I threw out a couple of bids for the plates instead of coins. No joy! Edited Wednesday at 05:26 PM by Zebo Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted Wednesday at 09:48 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:48 PM I wonder if our Grand Master would condemn this, too, as shmegegge (baloney)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Wednesday at 10:37 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:37 PM Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Wednesday at 10:37 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:37 PM Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Wednesday at 10:43 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:43 PM As promised. More to go. Let me know what you think? Henri Charriere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted Wednesday at 11:30 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:30 PM First time I have ever seen these. Very nice. BTW, the term "Piefort," French for foot (pied) and fort (strong) is used to denote coins minted on doubly-thick planchets. Is this the case here? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David SE Posted Thursday at 12:22 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 12:22 PM (edited) Yes absolutely. I will have to research about the planchets. Edited Thursday at 12:23 PM by David SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...