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The 6 is always the clincher - quite different on the 2 dates:

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[Ebay's Worst Offerings]

As struck by what - lightning ?

[Cowell Coins]

9 hours ago, blakeyboy said:

I finally got my money back.

Good news.

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

[1863 F47 - die No 4 under date. Did anybody here win this?]

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

[Stuff to Make Us Laugh]

[Stuff to Make Us Laugh]

[New Victoria Copper Penny reverse ?]

5 hours ago, alfnail said:

Any thoughts on this 1855PT re. 2nd 5 being slightly "fatter"?

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

 

[New Victoria Copper Penny reverse ?]

Here's the fatter 5:

[New Victoria Copper Penny reverse ?]

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

[New Victoria Copper Penny reverse ?]

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.

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Yes please. Happy to receive by email.

[Charles III portrait]

Not the recessed ear variety, then ?

[Charles III portrait]

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 ?

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20 minutes ago, Bernie said:

I was the fortunate buyer of the 1862 VIGTORIA penny

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

[1866 Penny narrow high 6]

12 hours ago, DrLarry said:

here is the full image 

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

[1866 Penny narrow high 6]

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

[Upcoming Sincona Sale of British Gold (and silver) -YIKES]

Can you supply a link please, Eric ?

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Thanks Terry.

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Could you post the reverse for completeness, Terry.

[Sovereign Rarities Sale, Thoughts?]

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.

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

[Royal Mint 2022 Unc set]

8 hours ago, Iannich48 said:

Would it be normal if the first coins of Charles III sold out very quickly, and then on eBay at inflated prices?

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.

[Coin robbery in Birmingham]

That's pathetic if not unexpected.