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Silver Threepences.
I have always been on the lookout for good quality silver threepences, particularly the early dates. They are very hard to find in good condition but I have recently purchased a collection of Victorian specimens in top grade, some with exceptional toning. This is a great series to collect as there are examples for every pocket, and you will find them in the 'threepences & fourpences' collection. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish my customers, old and new, a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Large token collection, just arrived.
I have recently purchased a large lot of British and colonial tokens, mostly 18th century, which I will be listing over the coming days in the 'Tokens and Medallions' collection.
Maundy coins
Over the next few weeks I will be listing a recently acquired group of Maundy oddments, mostly Victorian. These coins are a great way to buy scarce high grade Victorian silver at a reasonable price.
Niue 'Athenian Owl' 2 dollars. 2017
Produced by the New Zealand Mint, the 2017 Niue 2 Dollar Silver coin recreates the feel of the ancient Silver Tetradrachm struck between 512 and 50 BC. The reverse features an image of an Athenian Owl with the letters AOE representing Alethia, Orno, Eternia or truth, honour, forever. The obverse features the protrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Weighing 31.2g (999.0), contains one troy ounce of fine silver and have an edge design that allows them to be stacked. An example of the original Greek Tetradrachm on which the design is based is shown in the centre. This item is also...
Farthing collection.
I am in the process of listing a large farthing collection. These are nice affordable coins in collectable grades and can be found individually in the 'Farthings and fractionals' collection.