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Unwilling Numismatist

See a penny, pick it up...

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And then try and figure out which pairing it is.

Please could someone provide any thoughts on my efforts!

Today  I thought I'd have a bash at one of my washer-like 1860's. I guess I needed some pain.

I've only got a thought that this  is reverse B, I haven't started on teh obverse yet, this has taken me ages to get to, so I hope I'm close ;) - but there isn't much to work on, so 2 images:

WIN_20180201_19_54_01_Pro.jpg

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NURSE!!!          COME QUICKLY!!!

Your sanity is precious, please don't abuse it.

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Ah, but I'm not that insane, there is a hint of bead or two on the border, the sea doesn't meet the linear circle, the remnant of rock or lighthouse base and shape are discernable and the exergue is quite distinct in it's upps and downs.

That's how I see it.

Anyway, I'm off to invent de-hydrated water next.

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Probably. But while I'm stuck indoors, the pennies are being scrutinsed (at least until something shiny drops through the letterbox).

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You're just taunting me now :rolleyes:

At leat I have a mental note (scar) for where the line is for "shall I bother".

 

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They told me to get out more.

I did that, and they told me to stay in more.

 

 

My teacher says I'm special- that's a good thing, right?

 

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I went to a good school- it was approved.....

It was rough, though- the only one in our area with it's own Coroner...

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What about the obverse?

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It's nearly as flat :) (as roadkill)

I figured if I didn't get anything useable from the reverse there isn't much point continuing.

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And in this weeks issue of WTF, you call THAT a Penny... we have this lovely example of an 1877.

So quick, before they put me back in the nice white jacket that does up at the back....

Is it a reverse H (sea and thn   lighthouse, thats my best shot).

WIN_20180210_19_18_04_Pro.jpg

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5 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

I'd hate to leave the question hanging :)

WIN_20180210_19_20_46_Pro.jpg

It's very worn but I think it may be Victoria...........

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Worth it's weight in copper. 

I don't usually throw anything away....  but where do you draw the line? Apart from the 1860 date it is a blank copper disk nearly. :-( 

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27 minutes ago, DrP said:

Worth it's weight in copper. 

I don't usually throw anything away....  but where do you draw the line? Apart from the 1860 date it is a blank copper disk nearly. :-( 

I refuse to draw a line anywhere. 1872:

1872 1d (3).jpg

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Just now, terrysoldpennies said:

Beautiful Smooth field , not a mark on it !!!!!!  :D

 

1872 1d (3).jpg

Good edges too! :D

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Slabbed as VF40?

 

Miaow!!

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OK I can take a hint, I'll only buy my pennies from @PWA 1967 or if they actually have *some* detail on them :)

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30 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

OK I can take a hint, I'll only buy my pennies from @PWA 1967 or if they actually have *some* detail on them :)

Where do you think I got it? :o

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1 hour ago, mrbadexample said:

Where do you think I got it? :o

Wickes of course, where I get my best washers :)

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On 11 February 2018 at 1:07 PM, mrbadexample said:

I refuse to draw a line anywhere. 1872:

1872 1d (3).jpg

ROFL :lol:

Even when I was collecting from change in the late 60s, I'd reject those!

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