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1949threepence

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  1. Not done any exact analysis, but purely from observation, and ball park estimate, I'd say that even in the last 2 or 3 years, prices have increased at all levels of the market. For example, what was £180 in 2020, is now about £240. Quite ordinary, or not desperately uncommon pennies are now routinely being offered at £200 plus. Although there are still bargains to be had. One exact price I did notice was when looking at the change in prices for 1839 proof pennies last night, on Noonans site. I noticed that over the years three separate complete 1839 proof sets had been offered (with the Una and the Lion £5 piece included). In 2004, one went for £16,000. A year or two later, another went for £23,000. Then in 2011, yet another went for £60,000. But at the Noble auction last July - in the Verene Collection of proofs - just the Una and the Lion £5 coin itself went for £421,000 (converted from Australian dollar exchange rate). That is a staggering increase which is way beyond inflation. How long will this continue? Maybe - very probably in fact - coins are seen as a safe haven in these economically turbulent times. Especially rare gold maybe.
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    Stuff to Make Us Laugh

    100% agreed. Incidentally, where is Richard? Normally logs in several times a day. Last seen Aug 29.
  3. looks like it's from an auction catalogue, Rob. Do you have details as to which one? Thanks.
  4. As Rob says, yours was the "PENNEY" spelling error, as opposed to the rare date. We found yours in this thread, but for whatever reason Richard couldn't properly load the reverse pic (scroll down to example 4 of the "PENNEY" errors) in his rarest pennies website. Does the date example with the bright blue background, belong to you?
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    Coin cabinets

    I think that's probably correct. We do lack manual skill in tis country. Good job Rob is so good, and such a decent boke.
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    Russians

    When in doubt look up
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    Roma Numismatics - Seen This?

    He looks so smug, doesn't he.
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    Russians

    well yes, I take your point, but he must also know that only a tiny minority take wokeism seriously, nor does it ever affect more than a tiny minority. If Putin did decide to attack across Europe he'd be annihilated. As for voluntereering, how many of the Russian population would want to take part in a suicide mission?
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    Russians

    They could be. Or perhaps from the USA. I'm not convinced Putin has any interest in fanning the flames of wokery.
  10. On a recent trip to Kew Gardens, I was appalled to find that the cafeteria there, would not accept cash, so I had to use my contactless card. Also, bus companies up and down the country won't accept cash either. Moreover, there are young people now who claim they never carry cash, and just use cards. Although this must be difficult with smaller items, as a number of places still do not hold contactless technology. You'd look mighty strange getting your debit card out to pay for a bag of crisps. Also, how do you contribute to office collections with a debit or credit card? All that said, cash does remain very popular and billions of transactions are still carried out each year using cash. I believe it remains the most popular monetary transaction medium. Especially abroad, where in many countries it is still actively preferred to cards. I am filled with horror at the thought of cash no longer being available, as this negates any chance of anonymity when buying an article, or paying someone for any kind of service, such as tradesmen who frequently offer a discount for cash in hand. I can't see us going cashless for some time yet, if ever. Although I am sure there are those who would like to see this for their own ends. What do others think about this question?
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    Ebay's BEST Offerings

    Thanks Ian - I didn't actually buy it, on the basis I've already got one just as good, if not better, for a lot more. Could conceivably be a fake.
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    Ebay's BEST Offerings

    Absolute stonking bargain in this condition - link
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    has there been a software change?

    My thread page buttons are working fine. Able to navigate between different pages on different threads, no problem at all.
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    The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain (2016)

    Same with Gouby, but people get so used to Freeman numbers, that they just don't bother with anything else.
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    The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain (2016)

    I've remembered now - that's why I bought the 2016 edition of Freeman - see if there were any "A's" legitimately added on to the new varieties nereast to original Freeman numbers, which weren't already there. If you remember, some auction houses were doing this, especially DNW, as if those number/letter combos already officially existed. but I discovered they didn't, so put the new book aside. .
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    The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain (2016)

    Yes I did. It's in pretty much perfect condition as hardly ever used. So you can have it for £30 + postage. PM me your address, and I'll PM you my bank details. Even though not expensive I would still recommend next day tracked delivery. Let me know what you think.
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    More Pennies

    Yes, it does seem random, as many of the coins aren't slabbed. Some were slabbed years ago and have already gone past the 10 year expiry date, and some have only just been done and have an expiry date of June 2033.I would think done at Noonan's behest after seeking Richardson's permission. Interesting that the now slabbed 1806/1805, is "top pop" - no doubt because it's the only example there. Might be worth making an enquiry about the KT3 in the sense of why no further expansion beyond the fact that it was slabbed by NGC. Is it now?
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    Will we ever become a cashless society?

    The more purchases that are made online, the less cash will be used. But if there is s High Street revival, then there will be a commensurate revival in the use of cash. Oh and don't forget that in some other countries cash is used more than here, and is protected in law.
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    More Pennies

    It astounds me that many dealers and sellers alike, have still not learned the adverse lessson of using plastic packaging for coins..... ....and that's just plastic envelopes. What you describe above sounds horrendously damaging. Anyway, thanks for the info.
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    More Pennies

    Some fantastic coins in that collection, including 2 of that rather strange 1806/1805 mule.
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    Will we ever become a cashless society?

    Cash is actually increasing in popularity again. Hence there was a fuss at a supermarket recently where only one out of 4 ATM's was working. Customers were queuing. I think millions are realising what a huge loss it would be if cash disappeared. Not to mention many young people and those hard up, much prefer cash, as they can't overspend. Also - and I fall into this category - they resent being told what to do. In the wake of the Nigel Farage debacle, it would seem that a large number of concerns are being de-banked because they deal in cash. Not sure whether they just get told "commercial reasons", or whether they are simply informed up front that from such and such a date, they can no longer pay their takings in cash, and must change in advance to keep their account.
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    More Pennies

    Most likely an enthusiastic but young and naive buyer, Ian. I see a lot of it on facebook.
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    More Pennies

    I think it more probable than not, that you are correct. But not definitively so.
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    Coin cabinets

    I'd say that if you never completed an order at the time, and no deposit was paid in advance of the completed work, then it's a scam. My understanding is that the people who took over the Peter Nichols product are based in Nottinghamshire. The fact you had a 44 at the start means that the call is coming from abroad, not in the UK. Ignore it.
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