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Jeton is a bit of a catch-all term, as not all of them were used on the counting board. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counting_board With the introduction of the concept of zero in Western mathematics it became easier to work out finances on paper/parchment and the counting board, which had a similar appearance to a chess board, fell into disuse. From this similarity we get the term Chancellor of the Exchequer and draughts is otherwise known as Chequers. The word counter in board games to denote the coloured plastic discs used is in lineal descent from jetons and the traditional jeton manufacturing families diversified into card counters and later toy money. New designs often featuring royal or political figures were popular and helped to maintain production. There were also Jetons de Présence, mostly in silver but sometimes in gold, which were issued as emoluments (similar to an early form of Directors Fees) for royal household officials, insurance company directors and other persons for whom cash was considered too vulgar. Jetons de Présence There is a huge range of literature and catalogues available, but you'll need to speak French or German to make the best use of them.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130992762457

On the chest of a barmaid in Sale, Was tattooed all the prices of ale. And on her behind, For the sake of the blind, Was the same information in Braille.

Happen she liked a man who could hold his drink.

It's Liverpool, innit?

It's not impossible that the kellyt1992 account was hacked. Someone spent around £5000 on that a/c between 12.13 on 2nd and 12 40 on the 3rd September, mostly very high end goods. It's also not impossible that around 60 other sellers have been had over by a chancer.

And what about the potage rate only 49.99!!!! Meh. Personally I wouldn't pay that much for soup

The powers-that-be @ ebay simply clamp their telescopes to the blind eye saying "I see no sh*ts"

These are worth looking at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Thaler-Restrike-of-European-Hammered-Coin-Dated-1771-/161076727096?pt=UK_Coins_Medals_RL&hash=item2580ebcd38 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=161076825707&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1120 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Large-Thaler-Restrike-of-European-Hammered-Coin-Dated-1785-/161076817015?pt=UK_Coins_Medals_RL&hash=item2580ed2c77 It's all the guy sells. And if you look at his fb, a lot of small dealers are buying. In quantity. They're good enough to fool Joe Public, and we'll be seeing a lot of these being sold for real very soon.

I remember dealing with Malcolm Ellis in the 60s, and he's still going I believe.

That's an idea that hadn't occurred to me. Thanks Peck.

OK, so like many of my generation I'm a stranger to HTML but I keep hearing that it's possible to create a website using WordPress which is essentially a blogging tool. Does anyone know if this is correct or has anyone tried it?

This is what I'm trying to find out. How do pages link, can you incorporate a shopping cart, how easy is it to maintain and or change copy? All the sort of stuff a techno nebbish needs to know.

I'm using Chrome ant it's blanked me for two days.

Results 26th & 27th: http://www.spink.com/auction.aspx?id=13013

Looks as though it's been through something like an hydraulic press given the depth and sharpness of the lettering.

azda Another offering from our Dundee fruitcake friend on eBay 370828080624 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370828080624 £449.99 For a 1951 Crown, described as: Crown George VI 1951 Festival of Britain Proof (Mint) "Exceptional copper-nickel coin ( 28.2 Grs. - 24.0 m/m ) struck single. Coin Commemorative of Festival of Britain at 1851. Rim legend "Industria FloretCivitas MCMLI * MDCCCLI CIVIUM" The general coinage of King George VI had a serious problem after the end of 2nd World War (1939-1945), in particular the London surroundings bombarded by the German Air Forces, and the reconstruction of these areas. Also the enormous lost of british people. Previous wars resulted on loss of british people on the armed forces, but this war, brought the tragic situation to all people were involved. Years were to be considered to bring peace to all hearts. " He must have testicles the size of a small planet!!! And made of solid brass.

And again: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330934945977&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:3160 Great heaps of Churchill with possibly the most ambitious ask to date.

They also expect the buyer to believe "Limited commemorative issue"

More Churchill cobblers: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171047208805?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Nowadays, Velcro kneepads are de rigeur.

Bugger That is one word for it.

Even Coincraft don't want to play any more: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/royal-mint-is-accused-over-5-coin-thats-not-worth-a-penny-8630466.html

AFAIK, there is still no VAT on printed matter. As for being charged £8.66, this would indcate a base cost of £43.30 somewhere,was that the declared value of the books? £9.00 sounds like the standard P.O. customs clearance charge (for which they pay around 47p) All in all it was probably down to a misdeclaration as to the nature of the goods which attracted the attention of the Duty boys. VAT can be charged on dutiable imports and the cost of clearing them.

There's a surplus "n" in the seller's name. And he's a daft one too.