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  3. Posted

    A bit of a shameless plug, but ...

    Unusually, I have listed a bunch of coins on eBay auction, to finish this coming Sunday evening.

    The highlights include this F39 1862 Penny, slabbed and graded CGS 78

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202343591239?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    Also included are an EF Low Tide 1902 Penny, and an 1854 halfpenny graded UNC ('see other items') - some possible bargains to be had.

    Good luck to anyone who decides to bid

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    2 hours ago, Peckris said:

    Yes, along with 1754 copper the 1758 shillings continued to be struck into the reign of George III. Note that Northumberlands and the 1787 BoE specials apart, 1758 was the last regular date for shilling issues until 1816, which is an enormous stretch. One can only speculate that they were struck even after the Northumberlands of 1763.

    And there were only 2,000 Northumberlands I believe, which wouldn't make much of a dent in the demand for shillings and most probably didn't circulate ... 

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    6 minutes ago, Sword said:

    I have always liked Paulus' 1834 halfcrown and think that the grade of CGS65 was somewhat mean. 

    I remember you saying so after the grading results came through (a few years ago now!)

    It seems to me that it is very hard to find them fairly nicely struck on the centre of the rev, most seem to have that slightly mushy look

    1834_hc_01_ref_00680_rev06_cgs_65_uin_25

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    15 hours ago, bagerap said:

    To photograph edges, first get yourself an old fashioned torch. One with a central bulb and, more importantly, a reflector.

    Take out the reflector and throw the rest of the torch away. The new LED versions are much better anyway.

    Standing the reflector so that from above, it becomes a dish place your edge marked piece as horizontally as you can in this bowl.

    As you're lowering it in, check that you can read the edge description. i.e. it's not upside down. This makes the later stuff easier.

    Now as you hover over the coin with your camera at an appropriate angle you'll see the edge inscription reflected in the bowl you have created, only now it will be in mirror writing.

     

    Take your pics and then reverse them out in your favourite editing software.

    Thanks, I will try that!

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