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  1. Hi All I have added 2 pictures of the coin against a normal 1919 H of about the same condition. See what you all think. As I said the coin is very worn. Cheers Brian
  2. Hi Vicky, definitely raised piece, no gash. As you have said it maybe just a die nick leaving a small raised piece of metal, but the area it is in makes it curious. I am not home at the moment but will post against pics of KN and H when I get back in. As I said I don't think it is of any value, more just a curiosity. Cheers Brian
  3. Hi Nordle, without question this 1919 penny is extremely worn, poor to good ay best. Will post it up against some of my 1919 H and 1919 KN coins later this afternoon. Curious to see were the topic leads. Cheers Brian
  4. For some reason I can't add or edit my post..... Anyway if it is the coin David is describing then I was just really curious of the rarity. I collect variants so its always nice to add to the collection. Thanks
  5. Hi Vicky, you could be right but peculiarly it is exactly were the H would be if it was a Heaton Mint coin and in David Grooms book he does state that some plain 1919 coins have a dot in that place.
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    A Massive Thanks

    Hi All I would just like to say a massive thanks to this forum. I have only just came back to the hobby about a year ago after about nearly 20 years. I have found these forums a fantastic source of information and expertise as well as very friendly. I must also say a massive thanks to Pete who as been absolutely brilliant giving advice and help with both my queries and my collecting. A great guy who is always very straight to the point. a trait I admire. Cheers Brian
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    1911 Pennies

    Just had a good look and mine again. I think the I of Imp to tooth is due to wear and possibly some very slight damage to the rim in that area. I was looking at the scans of my coins and not the actual coins. Thanks to Pete for helping straighten me out on the point.
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    1911 Pennies

    I will have to have another quick check and make sure what I have.
  9. I also just noticed that there is also something under the R of Rex. Here is the obv.
  10. Here is the full reverse. Sorry about the quality of the scan. Its also housed in a carboard coin holder.
  11. Here is a close up section of the coin.
  12. Is over stamping a norm for this year too. I have one, on the reverse both I's in BRITANNIAR are printed over something else as is the F in DEF. Will try and get a good scan.
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    1911 Pennies

    Resurrecting this thread. But does that mean there are 3 obv for the 1911 Coin. I have one with I of BRITT to gap and I of IMP to gap and another with I of BRITT to Gap and I of Imp to Tooth (this one has Hollow Neck, at least if I understanding it correctly). So the "Gouby X" is I of BRITT to tooth? Is that the only criteria? Sorry if this is a bit basic I am just trying to learn. Thanks Brian
  14. Hi all I have only been a member of the forums for short time and have enjoyed reading and learning from many of the posts. I have been an avid coin collector since the age of 8 when I was given a bag full of old pennies and foreign coins by a friend of the family. I quickly settled on British Coinage and collected for many years. Unfortunately with many things life gets in the way. With the arrival of my first child I found it neccessary to sell my collection to purchase cots, pushchairs, etc.... It had to be done but it was something I always regreted. I did keep a handful of coins which had been passed down to me from my grandfather but that is all I had left other than scans of all my coins. Anyway about 20 years later I was given 2 huge bags of old bronze pennies and halfpennies. About 3000 coins in total. With the help of Michael Freeman and David Groom's fantastic books on Bronze coins I have managed to put together quite a nice collection of coins a variants. I have the 1926 ME penny, numerous Edward VII variants; Low Tide, etc.. After I had finished with the coins I had been given I began to source from other places, Ebay, the local antique shop (who have 4 huge buckets of bronze coins I have been able to systematically go through), to name a couple. But the one coin which seems to be evading me is the 1903 open 3. My budget is fairly limited so these £60-£200 price tags are way out of my price range. Is this pretty standard for this coin? and is there any tips on how to try and find an example. Thanks
  15. Thanks Pete, Have sent you a PM.
  16. I tried to add to my post but it keeps telling me I dont have permission to edit it. Anyway, the 1950 and 51 penny look a lot more natural and are better than they look in the photo. The photo is from the person I bought them from.
  17. Thanks Pete. Trying to get the best collection I can with pretty much ZERO budget. Here are 2 of my favourite coins bought recently. They also probably cost me the most so far.
  18. Glad I came across this topic. I have come across a few George V and Elizabeth II coins, especially her Half pennies, with this trait and was going to ask the question. I have added a couple of photo's. The 1915 is a poor conditioned coin but an example of the "recessed ear" as I collect variants. The 1935 penny is alot better than it looks. Will have to learn how to take a good picture of my coins.
  19. Thanks J, that is an absolutely beautiful coin. I would settle for a fair-fine specimen. Think I was lucky with the 1926 ME. Found mine in a bucket for 10p and it not a bad example. Keep hoping I can do the same for the open 3. Fingers crossed.
  20. Just found this thread as I was going to ask about the Model Penny but you have all already answered quite a few question's I had. Thanks. I have added a photo of my Model One Penny, not sure if it is rare or common. I just think they are a great little coin with what seems to be a fascinating story. I am still looking to get a halfpenny just to have an example. Anyone a good idea of how much a halfpenny version will cost?
  21. Thank you both. Very much appreciated. I like variants and variation's so am happy that I can now state why this has happened and how. I am looking forward to more discussion's and to learning more. I am sure like most, as far as this hobby is concerned, I will be learning for the rest of my life. Cheers Brian
  22. Hi All, I am brand new to the forums as I have just started up the hobby again after 20 years and was told this is the place to find the best knowledge base. I have a couple of 1862 Victorian pennies which both have some considerable differences. Not sure what I have as I can't seem to find any variants that match. Coin one has no hair between the ribbon and the back of her neck, Coin 2 has a very strong triangular section of hair with multiple strands. Coin 2 has what appears to be a standard date, Coin 1's date has a much larger gap between the 6 and 2. Can anyone help me with identification. I have added photo's. I also noticed that on coin 1 there is an extra raised section from her head to the outer rim almost on the same angle as the "B" from BRITT. Maybe a die crack causing a ridge? Please see second date in next post! Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you all so much in advance
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