Traveling To Australia- Related Numismatic Questions

Petersham coin show in Sydney Sunday 27th August and
I will be there.
Coin dealers not open Sundays (obviously). but I occasionally visit them in Sydney on weekdays - they at least know my face.
If visiting Sydney, post in this thread again, - perhaps we may meet up, have done this with a couple of other American collectors over the years.

I have built a reasonable collection of US coins in all three metals over the decades (larger than my Australian collection), and still actively collecting in this area of numismatics. Currently looking for a nice Double Dime (20 Cents)

I have an American relo connection, - my daughter in law grew up in San Diego. I am a Cheesehead fan.

Quick post for sel_69l, I'l be in Sydney from Aug13-18th. Probably will headed M.R. Roberts On the 13th (jet lag pending) to do a little business before my family arrives (long story).

I had 2 Uncles serve in PNG during the war(WW11),very popular game up there when they had their rare breaks from fighting.
They also used to stick pennies on trees and see who could get the closest shot,.303 used to make a mess of them if the hit wasn't dead centre.

I purchased a 2 headed(Obv.) penny on ebay a while back,i found it strange that no one bid.
Very professional coin,no hint of a join or any other giveaway.
Slightly over weight is the only blemish but by far the best I've seen.
can post Pics. if anyone is interested.

For drdn: 13th August is a Sunday.
Retail businesses such as coin dealers are closed.

I accumulate World junk silver, but only when I can obtain at below ASW spot price. Needless to say, my accumulation has grown very slowly.

1927 Parliament House Florin was Australia's first commemorative coin .925 silver. They were saved by the population and the typical condition in which they now found is good VF (AU-55).
Price for such a coin is around AU$ 20, but I have found cheaper.
To my eye, the design is very attractive.

Top grade US coins sell for a bit less in Oz than the US, but they are harder to find, due to lower comparative demand. Easier to find un slabbed.

I may? be available on Wed Aug 16th.

@ sel_69l

Wednesday should work. I am in Sydney thru Friday before heading to other parts of the continent.

I can't email you but if you are able to via my profile that is fine.

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Probably not wise to provide such detailed personal information on an open forum!

Just for a squiz?

From MR Roberts shop
Bought a 1927 Parliament House Florin AU53 for AU$15, and a book on the life and work of Stuart Devlin, the designer of the definitive standard reverses of the Aussie bronze 1 Cent and 2 Cents, the copper nickel 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cents coins.

I met Stuart Devlin in person about 20 years ago at a jewelry and silverware exhibition in Sydney Town Hall.

Although his favorite coin design is the reverse of the currently circulating Australian 20 Cents, he has also designed coins for about 30 other countries.. The book was published by the Royal Australian Mint.