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  1. 1887jubilee
    I have noticed the pips on the radio, the time on my phone and the clock on ebay are all different. The computer is about 3 seconds behind and I put this down to some electronic lag. I think ebay allows several pre electronically generated bids to unravel after the final time. You can check by looking at the bids button to see what time each bid was made.
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    Lead Pattern lot 249
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    No prizes for guessing which 1887 penny I got driven up to buy. But at least I know its pedigree right back to Murdock and it is after all unique.
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    contract law - offer for sale

    1887jubilee replied to 1949threepence's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

    Conversations like this take me back 50+ years to phrases like "invitation to treat" "offer and acceptance" "fundamental terms and mere warranties" The goods on ebay only invite an invitation to treat (make an offer). Who remembers The Boots Cash Chemists case or Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co If your money is not accepted there is no contract. On the other hand Sale of Goods Act is also in force so ask someone a lot younger.
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    Dought ex David Iverson 14/10/21
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    Do you mean L504 in which case yes
  8. 1887jubilee
    It looks like a Stafford Mint penny early Anglo Saxon or Norman see Spink 2017 p147
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    Recommendations Wanted

    1887jubilee replied to DaveG38's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

    You could try H.W. Wood Limited The Baltic Exchange, 38 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BH Phone: +44 (0)20 7398 9000 ext 2105 Direct Dial: +44 (0)20 3697 2105 Good as you don't have to identify "valuables" or say what is gold silver or other. No photos needed but obviously if you need any claim it is good to have all details. If you use them I could do with a commission.
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    And what about the Gothic Crowns? A$84000+ commission = £58,000 phew. I was happy to get three lots including one piece, I believe unique, from the collection.
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    Halfcrown list

    1887jubilee replied to yaaseen's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

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    Brilliant. Thank you for finding that. I had borrowed the 1887 and 1888 books and had to scan them myself for the last 10 years.
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    Shilling List

    1887jubilee replied to yaaseen's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

    Left out the 1887 YH and the JEB pattern with ONE SHILLING but you may not be including patterns
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    Halfcrown list

    1887jubilee replied to yaaseen's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

    1887 Jubilee three different obverses The two you mention and 20 pearls to the brooch instead of the usual 16 this is paired with different reverses. three different reverses. Broken G (just a die flaw but scarce) 7 to a space 7 to a bead
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    Sotheby Thorburn 1918

    1887jubilee replied to jasonsewell's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries

    Well done Rob. The same coin is illustrated in Thorburn's "The Coinage of Great Britain" Third edition plate VIII ref 104 but the quality is quite poor.
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    If it is "extremely special" say over £25,000-£50,000 Japan or America might do better.
  17. 1887jubilee
    Has anyone got an authenticated 'Beirut' copy for sale please.
  18. 1887jubilee
    Steep prices indeed but you can't argue with the quality. There is a whole world of investors rather collectors out there. The Americans at Heritage and the Japanese seem to be driving tremendous prices. Just sit back and increase your insurance
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    Grief; if they are duff my whole collection is probably suspect. On the other hand the 1887 £5 is one of the most forged coins.
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    Can I contact you to discus? I have 8 different 1887 reverses.
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    The main point with the obverse is the brooch has 20 pearls not 16 as is normal. So in fact a totally different obverse. Some of these were issued in the 1887 silver only sets. I have not seen a currency piece with 7 to a bead
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    Yes you are onto something here. I have examined my extensive 1887 collection of 6d. There are as you say different obverses but not limited to the two you show. Even the reverses are not limited to the A-E in Davies. there being at least four of 1887 alone. For comparison I would like to see your obv. 2 if it is 1887. I only have one.
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    The 1887 Halfcrown with 7 to a bead is a significant rarity. I have sent the information to a friend in Australia who has been looking for one for some time. The double florin obv.1 rev. B is well known but represents only about 5% of 1887 double florins. If you have anything else 1887 please contact me. PS good to see all the familiar names on the forum.
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    I am trying to track down a shilling collector who might know where this coin is. ESC 1406 (3rd. ed.) BSC 1000 (1st. ed.) I know and have seen the Royal Mint example but where is the one sold Spink & Son 11/7/2001 lot 1039 £1450 (£1668). I have the corresponding sixpence. The designer is said by Davies to be J E Boehm and the engraver said by Seaby & Rayner to be L.C. Wyon.
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    Another test is to measure the distance from the top of the R in REG to the top of the T in VICTORIA. This is done with vernier callipers (for more reliable results take an average of 10 readings). Most of the proofs measure 33.6mm Other coins vary a good deal up to 34.6mm. This was a test introduced to me by Peter Davies of British Silver Coins. And no it is not a proof though the tone is rather pleasing on the obv.
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