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Penny Acquisition of the week

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53 minutes ago, PWA 1967 said:

Nothing mate ,maybe you could just describe them:D

OK, I've imageshacked them - if this doesn't work, nothing will:-

1864 penny reverse  

1864 penny obverse

1871 penny reverse

1871 penny obverse

 

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Now it works :) very nice coins, especially good detail on the crosslet 4. 

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7 minutes ago, Nordle11 said:

Now it works :) very nice coins, especially good detail on the crosslet 4. 

It was a struggle, but I got there in the end - cheers Matt :) 

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3 hours ago, PWA 1967 said:

Hat off Mike.

Two good buys for years always sought after :)

Cheers Pete :)

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My first attempt at piccing the 1891 through the slab

1891_1d_01_01_1300.jpg

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Welcome to the dark-side :D

But seriously that's a great coin AND an equally great photo, especially through a slab!

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9 hours ago, Paulus said:

My first attempt at piccing the 1891 through the slab

1891_1d_01_01_1300.jpg

Nice coin

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Considering over 100 million were struck, I found this one of the harder dates to find in top grade/with a good strike. I think this would be my 3rd upgrade, but definitely getting there. Very happy.

 

 

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1902 Penny

 

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Thanks, I am really pleased with it. I would like to think it's better than EF, possibly AUNC? It's got a lovely tone to it and some nice detailing.

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IAN its definately AUNC ....IMO

But you have the coin in hand :)

Being Honest mate on the larger pictures may not of been stored brilliantly,but still nice.

But if you paid the right money thats the main thing :)

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I think I got it for a good price, £11. 

Out of interest how do you spot how it's been stored? It looks okay to me, but any pointers would be appreciated.

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Its a lovely coin and for the money was a good buy :)

Its only my opinion and thats all...... so maybe i am being picky,i dont have it in hand.

A lot of the reverse does not just look like dirt and thats my only question.

On the reverse between the P in penny and the tide line ,just wondered what was going on ?.

Its a nice coin for the money though ,so maybe just me :)

Happy collecting and just wrapped the FOC penny up..... and will post tomorrow :)

Pete.

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Thanks Pete, I have had a look with a 10 X loupe and I can see some small dots, possibly verdigris, maybe. However I still like it a lot, so still happy with it. I guess when trying to grade a coin that's at a higher grade then that's when a small difference actually makes a big difference. Oh well got to keep striving for the best but sometimes may have to settle for slightly below that.

looking forward to receiving the coin from you, I will let you know when it arrives.

 

Ian

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It may not be verd/corrosion but a common date and sometimes you see coins stored that show signs of blue (on bronze :o) mainly from pvc ,chemicals or tinges of verd (green/bright) that will show under a bright light.

Hope i have not put you off as a lovely coin for the money.

Be lucky.

 

Pete.

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No you haven't put me off. I am here to learn, so please keep teaching. I still like the coin, hopefully I can look after it and enjoy it for a few more years.

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A lovely coin and at a good price too :) 

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One from a few weeks ago. Another variety off the list.

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