Sad News

[Rob 2,996]

It is with deep regret that I have to announce the loss of a forum member.

I was informed yesterday afternoon that Geoffrey Cope, aka Petitioncrown on the forum has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Geoff was a passionate collector of Roman coins and those of the British Isles, who had sought only the best pieces for over 50 years. His enthusiasm for acquiring new pieces was undiminished right up to a couple of weeks before his death. For a few years now, his stated mission was that if he could inspire 10 people a year to collect coins, then he had done his bit to make the hobby safe for the future. It is fair to say that a quick perusal of his website should inspire anyone interested in history and art to collect coins. As a great supporter and patron of all things numismatic, frequently making items from his collection available to museums in order that they should be available to a wider audience, his death is a loss to the wider hobby.

My thoughts are with his two sons and their families at this time.

[Coppers 57]

Very sorry to learn of this.  My deepest condolences to his family.

[Ukstu 436]

Sad news. Condolences to his family.

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

My thoughts are with his family at this time.

His passion for Roman coins is not lost on me.

 

[secret santa 2,013]

Desperately sad to lose a fellow lover of coins.

[Peter 615]

Crikey that has spoilt my monday. Shite and bugger.His coins were the finest.I hope his nearest and dearest know what he had.

RIP Mr Petition Crown......I hope the currency 1718 1/4d stays in the UK....fking life is a bitch.

[Coinery 926]

To inspire 10 people PA is a wonderful philosophy, and says a great deal about the man. I never had any contact with him, but can clearly see that he'll be missed. My sincere condolences to any and all that his passing affects. Go gently into the good night, Sir!

[Peter 615]

Stu his site Petitioncrowns will give an insight to Geoff.It humbles my collection.He will & be dearly missed.He told me that he once sold his house to buy a coin that he had to have.

Hopefully he can find Mrs Peter in heaven to prove I'm not the only coin nerd on the planet.

[davidrj 194]

Very sad news

[TomGoodheart 373]

Very sad news. I corresponded with Geoff a few times and always enjoyed our 'conversations'.  Some of the coins he had .. well, pretty much all of the coins actually, were spectacular.  And of the greatest provenance too.  He really did buy the finest he could afford.

[1949threepence 3,366]

I am so so sorry to hear this news. 

Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

A very sad loss.  

 

 

[Coinery 926]

3 hours ago, Peter said:

Stu his site Petitioncrowns will give an insight to Geoff.It humbles my collection.He will & be dearly missed.He told me that he once sold his house to buy a coin that he had to have.

Hopefully he can find Mrs Peter in heaven to prove I'm not the only coin nerd on the planet.

Brilliant, Peter! What an epitaph "He sold his house to buy a coin he had to have!" Proper! ?

[Diaconis 695]

RIP Geoffrey

[Colin G. 147]

Sad loss, sorry to hear the news.......thoughts are with his family, also had the pleasure of a few conversations with him via email 

[Paulus 1,942]

Very sad indeed, he will be very much missed

[bagerap 706]

I have a very old email address which I kept open purely for the irregular petitioncrown emails. Sadly, I can close it now. Thank you Geoff and farewell.

[Peckris 579]

:'( 

Edited November 20, 2017 by Peckris

[craigy 362]

have never met or heard of him but i can see you all have fond memories for him, Rip and my heartfelt condolences to you all and his family 

[jaggy 528]

Sorry to hear the news. Condolences to his family.

[argentumandcoins 70]

A Gentleman who was always happiest discussing coins. RIP Geoff.