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CoinCrusader42
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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2007, 03:04:19 PM » |
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I have loaned out my Australia coin book, so let me ask the following. What years were these minted? What is the size? How much gold? Price range? Thanks for any information.  |
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Yass
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2007, 04:33:56 PM » |
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Here is a website of an aussie coin forum member http://www.drakesterling.com/He also has a few gold US coins for sale. Very reputable and highly knowledgeable. |
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2007, 05:10:32 PM » |
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I have just heard that all Gold sovereigns from Perth mint are being recalled, they need to be shipped back to Perth.
Mark the package...
ATT: Triggersmob
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2007, 06:51:51 PM » |
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I like Aussie gold so send them all up here for safe keeping!!! Free storage in Indiana for life!
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Terry
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"Life's a Lemon, I want my money back!" (Meatloaf)
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ElleKitty
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There's an awful lot of coins out there still.
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2007, 08:24:51 PM » |
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oh, no you don't! Not this time. Some of that Aussie gold needs to come home to stay in Texas!
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Sap
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2007, 07:32:30 AM » |
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I have loaned out my Australia coin book, so let me ask the following.
What years were these minted?
What is the size?
How much gold?
Price range? Sovereigns were minted in Australia from 1853 up to 1931, at three mints: M-Melbourne, P-Perth and S-Sydney (sovereigns were also minted at several other mints throughout the British Empire). Issues from the Perth Mint began in 1899 and continued up to 1931. A sovereign was the same specifications throughout the empire: 22mm across, 7.9881 grams, 22 carat (.917 fine), 0.2354 ounces AGW - almost ¼ ounce. For Perth coins, the scarcest dates are 1899 and from 1924 through to 1928. Most other dates can be bought in AU for just over bullion value. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2007, 08:51:00 AM » |
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hello all
just a quick question. what would be the bullion value for the half & full sovereigns.
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« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2007, 10:25:46 PM » |
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Hi buda, as Sap mentions full sovs contain about a 1/4 troy ounce of gold so use a site like kitco for the value of gold per ounce and divide by 4. For example if gold was $1000 per ounce a full sovereign would have $250 of gold in it, roughly. Half sovereigns about half that. Less if they have a lot of wear.
Australia has a number of difficult dates in both half and full sovs. A complete set in all mints would be near impossible. Perth set is a good choice Rusty!
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« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2007, 11:14:13 PM » |
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My best. 1908 Edward VII Perth in Choice Unc.
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« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2007, 01:14:33 AM » |
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My stepfather has one that came over on the boat with his Grandparents in 1881, it is an 1877M. I still marvel that somehow it traveled from Australia to Cornwall, then from Cornwall with his ancestors to the USA. I myself am only blessed with an 1862 Halfpenny that also came over on the boat, but my Step Grandfather gave me that when I was a kid.
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Rusty
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« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2007, 03:36:38 AM » |
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Hi All,
I have been away for a days. To add to what Sap wrote, the Perth Sovereigns ran from 1899 to 1931, making 33 the numer of them to get. There are some rarer (more expensive) dates; 1899, 1925, 1926 and 1927. Most of the others range from $350 to $500 AU in price for an UNC coin. A full set in UNC would cost around $21,000 AU. A lesser grade will be cheaper but, if available, UNC is what I am aiming for and it will take a while to get. F, VF, EF and aUNC are listed at bullion price plus 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% as applicable for a large percentage of the years.
Hermit, that is a very nice coin you have there. Cheers.
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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2007, 12:58:54 AM » |
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Your doing nicely Rusty.
When the time comes, the 1926P is going to hurt in Unc. At least it's not as bad as the 1926S.
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Rusty
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« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2007, 02:16:19 PM » |
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Your doing nicely Rusty.
When the time comes, the 1926P is going to hurt in Unc. At least it's not as bad as the 1926S.
LOL. It will be like the saying " This won't hurt, Did it?" I see the 1925 and 1927 Perth issues are getting up there in UNC as well. I might have to talk to the friendly bank manager.  Cheers. |
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