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Two different die pairs noted, Fr32 6+F 1861M J+f OBVERSE Type 1 Linear circle well defined and spaced close to legend “VICTORIA” Second leg of “V” in “VICTORIA” touching linear circle. Some flan examples found concave Type 2 Linear circle weak in places, legend “VICTORIA” not too close to linear circle. REVERSE Type 1 Date numerals inline, last numeral “1” very slightly wide and tilting clockwise by 5 degree’s. Linear circle below exergual line weak then missing after last date numeral. one noted with die crack on right of first "N" in "PENNY" to toothed border. Some flan examples found convex. Type 2 Last date numeral “1” spaced wide, slightly low and tilting by approximately 5 degree’s. Linear circle below exergual line mostly intact, except 3mm. Missing left of date, near exergual line.
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Many examples of one of the two known die pairings of F32 occur with flans that become slightly concave/convex after striking. This is probably the reason that this die design was not adopted again. This is the cause of more wear to the centre of the reverse.
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New Find? 1848 Gold Godless Florin Pattern
Bernie replied to VickySilver's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
The weight of 21 grams would suggest that the coin pictured above is a gold coin as the 1848 silver pattern designs were approximately 11.3 grams. (many different designs, about eight) -
Take a look at this ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Great-Britain-1-2-Penny-1967-coins-collectibles/292510859570?epid=102090324&hash=item441b018132:g:Y6YAAOSwr95axMzh
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1860 Penny Freeman obverse 1*
Bernie replied to Martinminerva's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
What I am saying is that this particular coin on Ebay does match the coin die pairing that I have pictured. Obviously the die cracks may not be visible on some of the earliest striking from the same die pairs. It is lucky that the die cracks on the ebay coin do match to a degree the coin that I have pictured. The exact position of these die cracks do not appear on any other different die pairs of other varieties. The position of the date numerals also match. -
1860 Penny Freeman obverse 1*
Bernie replied to Martinminerva's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Not easily ! The colon dot after F D is very close to the O of HONI SO. The O of Honi so sometimes appears as an indentation. Having pictures of all known pattern penny die pairs does make identification possible unless coin is below VG. -
1860 Penny Freeman obverse 1*
Bernie replied to Martinminerva's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Hello David, Attached is a picture of one of the die pairs of A+b that matches the Ebay coin. Note the die crack below O of ONE. date spacing and linear circle also a match obverse and reverse. No other known die pairs of other pattern pennies match. -
1860 Penny Freeman obverse 1*
Bernie replied to Martinminerva's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
It's definitely Gouby obverse A with Reverse B -
1953 frosted proof VIP/cameo/specimen saga continues
Bernie replied to craigy's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I will ask him next Thursday if he recalls the blue boxes. -
1953 frosted proof VIP/cameo/specimen saga continues
Bernie replied to craigy's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I was speaking with an 88 year old coin dealer earlier today and the subject of 1951 crowns was discussed. This dealer told me that he got married during the Festival of Britain celebrations in London. He explained to me the reasons for the two different colour boxes that the Crowns were issued in, Green & Magenta. The Green boxes were sold only in the Festival Hall, The Magenta boxes were sold in the Festival Pleasure Gardens on the opposite bank of the Thames. -
Import Tax, Customs & Excise, VAT on Coins
Bernie replied to Coinery's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I won a 1873 coin from the USA for ~$76. It cost me an extra $15.55 shipping and a further $20.54 import charges, Totalling $112. These figures are probably given by US Ebay through their secure posting system. It is no fault of the seller, but if the import charge is wrong, I don't see what could be done about it. Perhaps this situation should be sorted out before buying coins for thousands of dollars ! -
Penny reverse ID please.
Bernie replied to mrbadexample's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
It's a Freeman 29, obverse 6 with reverse D Yes John, the other picture, I didn't see, appears to be a Freeman 20, obverse 2 with reverse G -
Penny reverse ID please.
Bernie replied to mrbadexample's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
It's a Freeman 29, obverse 6 with reverse D -
Newly Acquired Halfpennies
Bernie replied to cathrine's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Hello Loose54, With just marginally better Obverse pictures it would make it easier to make an accurate assessment. -
Before buying a QX5 or later model, make sure that they are compatible with your operating system. My QX5 will not work on Windows 8/10. This compatibility should also be a part of the discussion.
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Cameo or not ? Be wary !
Bernie replied to secret santa's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
The only true cameo penny that I was convinced of, was a picture of a rare proof 1961 penny. Unfortunately it sold for much more than I was prepared to pay for it. -
Definitely no "H" ! https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Great-Britain-1882-NO-H-One-Penny-Queen-Victoria-HOLLED-NO-RESERVE/272917120131?hash=item3f8b20c483:g:iVIAAOSw5gFZdPkn
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Not at all ! Weightman I would consider, but not Alfred Ernest !
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I have a possible explanation but could be wrong ! Many early proofs were struck in very low numbers so were produced on a hand press. I believe that they were pressed more than once, sometimes causing a doubling of the strike. In the USA I believe such coins are described as double dies.
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Penny Acquisition of the week
Bernie replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
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Baldwin Of St James Catalogue Up
Bernie replied to jasonsewell's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Where can it be viewed please ? -
I believe that this penny is unlisted??
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Halfcrown and Penny LCA unsolds
Bernie replied to argentumandcoins's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Have you anymore pictures ? -
Interesting article re 1954 Penny
Bernie replied to argentumandcoins's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
He failed to mention two in the Queens collection and one used as a coin weight to govern Big Ben. -
Interesting article re 1954 Penny
Bernie replied to argentumandcoins's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
A collection of currency pennies would not be considered complete without having all dates. Possibly penny collectors have a different mind set to the public at large.