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These came into the charity as part of a coin lot. They didn't know what to do with them so I cast my eye over the lot and picked out a couple of nice items. There was around a quarter of a kilo of pre-decimal silver (Aussie) 11 round 50 cent pieces etc, so not all junk.

I presume this one is a Gold Half Sovereign. Am I right?





This appears to me to be a George III Crown. Condition: Not wonderful.





Value on these is probably in the precious metal content. Any coin experts care to suggest a value?

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Regarding the George III, it's a half-crown.

Good reference here:

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

It appears (from the website) that bullion value of a half sovereign is about £83 GBP.

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Here are some good links for your coins:-

QUEEN VICTORIA HALF SOVEREIGN
http://sovereigns.net/forsale/victoria-half-sovereigns


George III Halfcrown
http://www.treasurerealm.com/coinsales/Ar_George_III-001.html

Thank you everyone.

I can see myself taking them to Geepex on the weekend.

One of my offsiders at the charity is on the organising committee.



http://www.geelongphilatelicsociety.org.au/index.php

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Gold is soaring. Today's bullion value is £124!

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

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