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UPINSMOKE
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Picked this up the other day and would like to know what has happened to this. Not come across anything like this before. I am sure one of you will give me the answer.
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Another added to the collection. Not the best condition but Victoria 1886 my earliest one so far. The search still goes on from more of these. If anyone has any or finds any please let me know I am always interested in acquiring more
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At last found a decent 1948 Brass Threepence for the collection at a fair price as well. Another gap filled.
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Another added to the collection. Not the best and not that Hooper Struves is one that is more common than most of the others. Still hard to find in decent condition though.
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16 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:This topic has certainly made me think.
Thanks
Didn't you think before then
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1 hour ago, terrysoldpennies said:Your catching the bug, that's why I collect pennies, there's millions of them.
Yes, I sure am. Although I don't collect pennies I do have a few in coin sets. I would imagine it's far easier to spot variations on a much larger coin though. My problem is I am collecting the smaller coins sixpences, threepences, and farthings so identification is a lot harder I think. I also have the problem of what do I buy next having gaps in all the collections. I am finding it hard to choose sometimes when I find coins I need in each of the collections and only have funds for maybe 1 or 2 coins which to add too first.
I wish I could stick to say one collection but as yet haven't been able to let go of the others and concentrate just say sixpences. It's really hard to choose what to drop if any.
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48 minutes ago, copper123 said:Is one out of the plastic set and the other current circulateing coin ?
Number 1 looks lightly struck more than most , plastic set?
I think you are right. Here is what I found about them from Declan,s Website.
Obverse 1 was originally the scarcer of the two 1953 coins, as it was only found in the plastic sets, and 1.3 million of those were issued, compared to more than 30 million Obverse 2s. As circulation took its toll, and as more plastic sets were split, Obverse 1 gradually became commoner in high grade. It is now quite unusual to find an Uncirculated Obverse 2. Not Rare, by any means, but unusual.
Thanks to everyone for their comments. I have now added the pictures to my website with details of what to look out for. I am really enjoying trying to find varieties on the coins I have.
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Hi guys can anyone please confirm I have got the 1953 Brass Threepence two variations of Obv correct. I am still on a steep learning curve with variations, so am hoping I have this right.
Obv 1 Obv 2
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39 minutes ago, copper123 said:Were these things "Pocket pieces" or lucky coins - I cannot think of any use for them
As far as I can gather they were used as advertising pieces for the different companies and establishments. Although there were produced within the UK, they are far more popular within the USA. I am sure they were also produced as lucky coins as well. I have a few with "Good Luck From" printed on them.
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I have also joined the club bought mine when they first were advertised.
Also bought the card case/holder to mount them in. Just one thing are these in circulation yet as I have not come across any in my change yet.
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The 1888 Penny is now listed on eBay thanks for looking.
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If anyone is interested I am selling my Victoria 1888 Penny CGS Graded 82. Thought I would offer it here before listing on eBay open to offers please PM me.
Coin Type PE.V1.1888.03 Origin Great Britain Description Penny Victoria 1888 Variety First I in VICTORIA with both top serifs. Second I in VICTORIA with shorter top left serif. Standard References LCGS variety 03 Provenance Grade CGS 82 Population Level 1 out of 3 Finest Known 
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Thanks for the pictures. I have sent you a PM regarding the Encased Farthings.
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Couple more just added to the collection.
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1 hour ago, Paddy said:I am no expert, but as I suggested before - I would not accuse that one of being cleaned from the pictures. I suspect the grader saw the other two as cleaned and carried his mindset over to the third in the group. Graders are human too - another problem with the whole principle of putting one's faith in grading companies!
I am not sure the coins were graded together. I only bought them as odd lots on the same day. So would think these came from different sellers. So pretty sure these were not graded at the same time.
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Well you learn something every day. I have never heard of Photoscape, I have always used Photoshop. Just downloaded it to have a look and its far better than I thought it would be.
Will be having a play with it over the next few days, but from what I have seen so far it will be very useful indeed. Thanks for sharing this.
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Just wondering if any members have any Encased Farthings they would like to part with. I .am trying my hardest to put a collection together. Anything considered.
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Another Threepence won today on eBay. Sellers pictures I will post mine when it arrives.
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3 hours ago, bagerap said:The Chelsea Hotel in that condition is an easy £25 at present. I've only ever seen one other Forsyth and my guess is that it's worth a lot more than the Chelsea. Five years ago encased farthings were £5-7, now there are too many people chasing them.
The Chelsea Hotel one I purchases from Chris All About Farthings early last year, he had a few the Forsyth as well. Just nipped in this week and bought a couple more he had on the website. They are well collected in the USA but not with Farthings in them, with a lot more variety as well. Still we will keep plugging along and see what turns up.
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It maybe the fact that the Obv has a lovely tone whereas the Rev is toned but not the same. So perhaps that side was cleaned and left out to retone again, but what do I know I an only a beginner and having a guess. What till the experts come along.
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3 hours ago, PWA 1967 said:i am the owner of this one now though lol https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/George-VI-Proof-Threepence-1937-/173222055804?hash=item2854d6cf7c%3Ag%3A9RMAAOSwbgparXPD&nma=true&si=kCKkOc3cL2pR6OLh9ph7hU%252FpXT4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
hopefully his hands were clean lol
3 hours ago, PWA 1967 said:Did you end up with both of them looks to be the same buyer
So It was you that outbid me in the last few seconds. I was the highest bidder for the last few days. You outbid me by £1
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Just hope I can find some more, I keep looking. They do seem to be a bit thin on the ground. Do they come up in any of the major auction rooms at all. Below my only other wto I own at the moment.
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I have recently acquired some Encased Farthings and these I find very interesting. I am wondering if other members collect these at all. Also how are these produced? I can understand they were done for advertising purposes, so why did they not use other coins as well for example sixpences? Here are a couple that I have just received. the first is in rather a poor state but the other is far better.
1944 Brass Threepence What Happened
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It is thinner than a normal brass threepence and weighs 4.07 gms.