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  1. terrysoldpennies

    Hi Richard. I wondered if I might ask you a few things.    The 2* 145, have you heard of any more being found other than the four I already know of.

    2  You list your 1967 missing waves as R8, how many of this type do you know of .

    3  I have a 1953 penny with the standard B+b [1+B  pairing, but I think it might be a matt finish, as it has a strange kind of sheen, most unlike the normal production coin.  I don't have another toned matt finish to judge it by, except a 1986 matt and polished 2p proof that's in a bright condition.  Have you heard of the possible existence of this type.         I think i might get it checked out at the mint in the summer while on holiday. Would you know who to contact about taking the coin along in person, as I don't trust the post with it     Terry

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      terrysoldpennies

      Forgot the picture    terry

      A to bead [common type] 121 beads around Obv. low res..JPG

    2. secret santa

      secret santa

      Terry

      I've only just found this - I didn't get a notification - don't know why.

      Sorry but I'm not sure what you mean by 2* 145 ?

      I'd heard of the 1967 missing waves before getting one but I'm only guessing at the rarity. I've only ever seen the one I got for sale.

      Your 1953 penny doesn't look like my matt proof specimen and I've never heard of matt currency coins, but that doesn't mean that they don't exist. My mule BP1953L has an unusual matt-type surface although not like the matt proof. It's difficult to tell without seeing it in hand.

      Regarding the Royal Mint, years ago they did authenticate my 1953L but they totally ignored my letters about my 1922 M.E. penny.

      I wrote to Kevin Clancy the curator (who promised to get back to me but never did) but I don't suppose that he's available to callers - maybe you should write in advance of your visit, but don't get too hopeful.

      Best of luck

      Richard

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