coins

Laura202

I have found some british coins pennies, 1/2 pennies, half crown, one and two shillings, 3 & 6 pence also some irish coins 1d, 2s, 3d ect. Does any1 know where I can get them checked out.

coylemj

Don't order the Ferrari just yet. If they're Queen Victoria or later they're probably worth feck all. All of the British coins you mentioned were in circulation here in large quantities until decimalisation in 1971 and in the case of the 1s and 2s for a few years after that because they were identical in size to the Irish 5p and 10p respectively. None of the Irish coins you mentioned are in any way rare either, people held to huge numbers of them and they're still being discovered at the bottom of old sideboards, sofas etc.

mothnot

I also found some coins and really need some help here. Know that there are people out there that know/interested in old irish coins. I have been working on it on line and have fished out some of the ones that may/ ( wouldn't that be great). Please any advice or information would be so appreciated. Thanks in advance...
Irish 1/2 penny 1935 and 1939
Irish penny 1940
Irish 6d 1946, 1950 , 1939 and 1945
Irish shilling 1930,1931 and 1939
Irish 3d 1933
and finally british 1/2 crown 1945 and 1946

Judgement Day

mothnot wrote: »

I also found some coins and really need some help here. Know that there are people out there that know/interested in old irish coins. I have been working on it on line and have fished out some of the ones that may/ ( wouldn't that be great). Please any advice or information would be so appreciated. Thanks in advance...
Irish 1/2 penny 1935 and 1939
Irish penny 1940
Irish 6d 1946, 1950 , 1939 and 1945
Irish shilling 1930,1931 and 1939
Irish 3d 1933
and finally british 1/2 crown 1945 and 1946

http://www.irishcoinage.com/MODCAT.HTM

http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/values/

mothnot

Was on these sites and that is why I mentioned just the list above. but thanks, all comments very welcome. Thanks again:)

coylemj

mothnot wrote: »

Was on these sites and that is why I mentioned just the list above. but thanks, all comments very welcome. Thanks again:)

Exactly what are you looking for? You haven't stated the condition of any of the coins so nobody can give you an estimate as to their values which you can do for yourself anyway based on the data in those websites.

Blade

coylemj wrote: »

Exactly what are you looking for? You haven't stated the condition of any of the coins so nobody can give you an estimate as to their values which you can do for yourself anyway based on the data in those websites.

With respect to mothnot I'm guessing they might not be experienced enough to be able to grade the coins correctly and get a proper valuation based on those websites. Also the data on Irishcoinage can be way off at the best of times.

Some of those coins listed could be valuable if they were in extremely high grade but worth little in lower grades. But they'd want to be close to uncirculated to have any real value. If you want us to asses that for you mothnot then please post clear photos. If they have average circulation wear then prepare to be disappointed.

mothnot

Blade wrote: »

With respect to mothnot I'm guessing they might not be experienced enough to be able to grade the coins correctly and get a proper valuation based on those websites. Also the data on Irishcoinage can be way off at the best of times.

Some of those coins listed could be valuable if they were in extremely high grade but worth little in lower grades. But they'd want to be close to uncirculated to have any real value. If you want us to asses that for you mothnot then please post clear photos. If they have average circulation wear then prepare to be disappointed.

Not only am I inexperienced in coins, I am struggling with getting around this site,!!1:)
Thank you for your really helpful comment and I will post photo tomorrow but actually I am sure that they would be a lower grade.....well circulated...but will post photos ( now there is a real challenge for me ) and if anyone will take a look and give me advice that would be so great.Just looking for an opinion before they hit the old bin....Thanks again

mothnot

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/xmjy.jpg/

mothnot

Well what a mess.
I need to do a few tutorials or better again will get my teens to post for me.!!1
Sorry.....:o

coylemj

OP, some tips....

Put the silver and copper coins in separate photos. Use a darker background for the copper coins, the light background you're using means the coins are underexposed because they're much darker than the background. In contrast if you used a dark background for the silver coins, the coins would be over exposed so use that current background only for silver coins.

Jack up the camera resolution to something in the region of 1280 x 1024 or if it offers megapixel numbers, select '2M'.

Uplod them to www.pix.ie in a specially created album, then post a link here. That imageshack website is a disaster with assorted flashing ads and download buttons.

mothnot

coylemj wrote: »

OP, some tips....

Put the silver and copper coins in separate photos. Use a darker background for the copper coins, the light background you're using means the coins are underexposed because they're much darker than the background. In contrast if you used a dark background for the silver coins, the coins would be over exposed so use that current background only for silver coins.

Jack up the camera resolution to something in the region of 1280 x 1024 or if it offers megapixel numbers, select '2M'.

Uplod them to www.pix.ie in a specially created album, then post a link here. That imageshack website is a disaster with assorted flashing ads and download buttons.

Thank you so much. It took me hours!!!!!
I will do exactly as you suggest and try again when I have another 48 hours free. Thank you

mothnot

ok, so i did delegate a little and they forgot to put copper on the dark but sur for what it is worth here they are.
Even though they may be of very little value at least I have learned lots to-day. Thanks again for help and advice....
http://pix.ie/mothnot/album/474693

mothnot

Job complete.
Thanks in advance.

Blade

mothnot wrote: »

ok, so i did delegate a little and they forgot to put copper on the dark but sur for what it is worth here they are.
Even though they may be of very little value at least I have learned lots to-day. Thanks again for help and advice....
http://pix.ie/mothnot/album/474693

Indeed at least you've learned some new things. Unfortunately as regards the coins they are indeed of little value. I should point out that the 1940 Penny, 1939 Half penny and the 6d's of 1945/46/47 are actually key and semi-key dates but only really worth talking about if they are of very high grades, which these aren't. Why not use them to kick start a collection or give them to someone who might.

chunkman02

Guys - new here - so maybe I am positing in the wrong area - I was clearing the attic at home and came across lots of old Irish and European coins - some old 1 pound notes and 5 pound notes...is there anywhere in Ireland that you can drop these into for valuation etc..

CollectorsShop

No probs - I can help.
Where are you based?
We could meet up at you convenience
Best regards
James

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