WEAR ZONES ON THE AUSTRALIAN SOVEREIGN The highest zones of a coin’s design wear away first. In order to assess a coin's grade, examining these zones with a good eye and a magnifying glass is essential....
ON THE INVESTMENT POTENTIAL OF THE 1852 TYPE II ADELAIDE POUND Whether profit motive or collector interest drives one’s desire for numismatic acquisition, there is no doubt, I think, that the cream of our...
The Gold Sovereign A brief history, with technical specifications. Gold sovereigns are probably the world's most famous and recognisable coins.We are limited to 10 images per review, so we will create another...
Developing an Ancient Coin and Antiquities business on eBay is easy, low cost and lots of fun if you enjoy ancient history, or at least have an interest.Research The very first thing you should do is watch the...
Australa has long been amoung the largest gold-producing nations in the world. This fact is reflected in the level of international demand for our gold coins, many numismatists regard gold sovereigns as the...
The authenticity of an individual artifact is determined by a number of factors: Source: The original source of the artifact is of primary importance and can tell you a great deal about the age, and...
Grading from eBay scans isn't as hard as it looks, but it helps of course if images are good quality and size ! I always use scans, however these dull the image from so much direct light. The good side is they...
THE ADJECTIVAL GRADING SYSTEM* I use the adjectival grading system, and for the sake of consistency, I will state here the eleven full grades in order of merit: Fleur de Coin, Gem Uncirculated, Choice...
Grading the Half Sovereign This guide is intended to be a quick pictorial reference for grading Half Sovereigns. It assumes basic knowledge on grading - if you are unfamiliar, please refer to my grading guide...
Royal Australian Mint 2003 Six Coin Proof Set, Australia's Volunteers "MAKING A DIFFERENCE"This outstanding proof set will ensure the drive and dedication of these tireless individuals is given lasting...