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As struck by what - lightning ?

Good news.

I think that the large rose variety has been getting a bit of publicity lately and dealers are probably cashing in.

There's another one in the next Noonan's auction.

I have an 1855 P.T. penny which I bought because it appears to have the date numeral 5s in different fonts with the right hand 5 slightly "fatter". However, the reverse of this coin appears to have a slightly different design with Britannia's chain mail bodice having what I describe as an ornate central panel. It's a pity that the coin isn't a higher grade but nevertheless it does look different to me. Normal Plain Trident reverse My coin's reverse Sorry about the size difference - it must be to do with the resolution of the originals.

It looks normal to me. The "tail" on mine looks fatter.

Here's the fatter 5:

Probably not. I don't have a microscope and the coin is slabbed. I'll have a go but don't hold your breath.

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Not the recessed ear variety, then ?

Because the whole world is dumbing down around us. Why does every TV programme begin with a summary of what is to follow ? Why does every news item have to have a piece of film illustrating what is being said ?

Well done, Paul - I'm still looking for one of these.

That's much clearer and definitely not something that I've seen before.

Larry, we need a photo containing all 4 date numerals to make a comparison.

Can you supply a link please, Eric ?

Thanks Terry.

Could you post the reverse for completeness, Terry.

A nice but not rare 1860 F10 with a large die crack went for £580-80. I don't understand it. It looks as though I should get my entire collection slabbed before I sell it.

Not the greatest photo but I see no trace of a 3.

I see the Royal Mint has sold out and they are appearing on Ebay at £300 !

I think that's a racing certainty, but hopefully they will be produced in such volumes that speculators won't be able to cash in.

That's pathetic if not unexpected.

They're usually pretty quick. Have you received their invoice and paid it ?