Fleur-de-coin (FDC)
Flawless, a term generally only applied to ‘Proof’ coins.
Uncirculated (UNC) or ‘As Struck’
A coin that is in the same condition as it was when issued, with no wear through circulation at all. The term ‘Brilliant Uncirculated’ is sometimes used to describe an Uncirculated coin with full mint lustre or brilliance, and Choice Uncirculated to describe a coin which has no or only minuscule imperfections.
Extremely Fine (EF)
A coin that shows very little evidence of being in circulation. Faint wear, typically to the high points of the design, may be discernible through close inspection/under magnification.
Very Fine (VF)
A coin that has had limited circulation but shows some wear to the high points of the design.
Fine (F)
A coin that has seen considerable circulation and therefore has considerable wear to the raised surfaces of the design.
Fair
A worn coin where only the main features and legends are still distinguishable.
At times the wear to a coin is progressive and does not occur in steps (EF, VF, F) and the price that any given coin commands does not follow change in steps either. Therefore Middlesex Coins use the well recognised terms:
Good: better than e.g. Good VF
Nearly: not as good as e.g. Nearly EF
The terms ‘almost’, ‘about’ and ‘virtually’ can also be used which imply ‘closer’ to a grade than ‘nearly’.
No. We only sell coins.
Yes. We are always interested in buying later hammered and milled coins.
It is possible by appointment only as all coins are banked. Please contact us for arrangements.
No. We do not take Credit Cards/Debit Cards at present but are looking into this option.
Forms of payment we accept are Cash, Bank Transfer, Personal Cheque (UK only) and Paypal. We do not take Credit Cards/Debit Cards at present but are looking into this option.
When paying by Bank Transfer or Cheque, please make sure the payee account name is Mark Saxby or the payment will not get through to us and will be returned.
It is possible. Please contact us for more information.
All coins will be sent securely packaged and protected. Postage and packing will be charged on all orders to the UK under £500.
Postage costs are as follows:
| Order Value (£) | Postage Type | Postage Cost | Insurance Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £50 | Recorded | £4.00 | £50 |
| £50 – £500 | Special | £8.00 | Up to £500 |
| Over £500 | Special | Free |
To value of goods |
All coins will be sent securely packaged and protected.
Postage costs are as follows:
| Order Value (£) | Postage Type | Postage Cost | Insurance Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £500 | Tracked / Signed | £9.00 | Up to £500 |
| Over £500 | Airsure | £18.00 | To value of goods |
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Our opening times are 10:00 – 18:00
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