SOLD – UK Crown QV 1891 – F

FREE 30 day returns FREE Tracked Post in AUSTRALIA See ebay feedback for g559-5668 CountryUnited KingdomQueenVictoria (1837-1901)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1887-1892Value1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight28.28 gDiameter38.61 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ReferencesKM# 765, Sp# 3921Table courtesy of numista.com

SOLD – UK Shilling QV 1887 – F

FREE 30 day returns FREE Tracked Post in AUSTRALIA See ebay feedback for g559-5668 CountryUnited KingdomQueenVictoria (1837-1901)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1887-1889Value1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20)CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight5.66 gDiameter23.5 mmThickness1.7 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑DemonetizedYesReferencesKM# 761, Sp# 3926Table courtesy of numista.com

SOLD – Australia 1940 Florin

Aussie 1940 florin reverse, different light angle highlighting the coin's lustre

Australia 1940 Florin in EF, KM# 40 FREE 30 day returns FREE Tracked Post in AUSTRALIA See ebay feedback for g559-5668 CountryAustraliaKingGeorge VI (1936-1952)TypeStandard circulation coinYears1938-1945Value1 Florin = 2 Shillings (0.1)CurrencyPound (1910-1966)CompositionSilver (.925)Weight11.31 gDiameter28.5 mmThickness2.3 mmShapeRoundOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑ReferencesKM# 40Table courtesy of numista.com

The French Connection

French 5 Francs L'An 7 obverse showing overall appearance of the coin

Revolutionary France, 1st Republic 5 Francs Year 7 (1798 A) There are quite a few varieties of this coin doing the rounds, but I'm just happy to have one, even in this fairly beaten up condition. I really like it! I saw more, similar but not the same for sale recently and was seriously tempted...! … Continue reading The French Connection →

“Australia’s Early Whalemen”, by Margaret and Colin Kerr, Rigby 1980

Sperm whale flinging whaleboat and men into the air, in Beale's 1839 History of the Sperm Whale

Interesting Find I came across this hardback at a library sale - it's complete with the dust jacket in pretty good condition (maybe only a few people borrowed it!), but, of course, being an ex-library item it may not appeal to some collectors... Pics! It's very nicely written with illustrations including old photos on practically … Continue reading “Australia’s Early Whalemen”, by Margaret and Colin Kerr, Rigby 1980 →