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[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

So.. a Real Vicky, the Slabbed CCCS Vicky and the Aliexpress (which looks more convincing than the CCCS one..)

Much apologies for my rudimentary crayon skills, I need to change and head to the pub!

[declan03 149]

Certainly Cannot Comment Sirs. It looks ok to me. ???

[declan03 149]

Can anyone else see an R over B in this 1861 Queen Victoria penny ???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1861-penny-R-over-B-in-REG-2-Known/232559391724?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

 

[zookeeperz 470]

2 hours ago, declan03 said:

Can anyone else see an R over B in this 1861 Queen Victoria penny ???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1861-penny-R-over-B-in-REG-2-Known/232559391724?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

 

Really he only had to look at the B in Britt and see how long the bottom serif is the upward curve would start much later nearly where the right leg of the R starts to curve?

[zookeeperz 470]

2 hours ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

So.. a Real Vicky, the Slabbed CCCS Vicky and the Aliexpress (which looks more convincing than the CCCS one..)

Much apologies for my rudimentary crayon skills, I need to change and head to the pub!

Notice alibababa coin they use a C for a G lols

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

1 hour ago, zookeeperz said:

Really he only had to look at the B in Britt and see how long the bottom serif is the upward curve would start much later nearly where the right leg of the R starts to curve?

Is this a new variant?

Sorry, been to the pub lol

[zookeeperz 470]

15 hours ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

Is this a new variant?

Sorry, been to the pub lol

Yes its called the R over Almost a B in BRITT

 

[declan03 149]

Is this lot above board and what is the small writing about on the obverse of the shilling?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/silver-coins-charles1-and-2-george-3-and-old-long-cross-silver-coin/122797190412?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

 

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[Ukstu 437]

Looks fine. It is a scottish coin (merk). Some have marks below the bust. The profile looks Scottish. Some have a small F for Falconer or a thistle below the bust. I can't make it out fully as i am on my phone. 

Edited November 14, 2017 by Ukstu

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

Its a thistle below the bust.

The George III's  all look absolutely fine, no idea on the small hammered (not my thing at all - although I love to find them :)) -the big one looks remarkably like a really bad Lizzie 1st.

200 quid? No way.

[zookeeperz 470]

33 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

Its a thistle below the bust.

The George III's  all look absolutely fine, no idea on the small hammered (not my thing at all - although I love to find them :)) -the big one looks remarkably like a really bad Lizzie 1st.

200 quid? No way.

USA VF $450 for charles 1673 Merk

[Ukstu 437]

3 minutes ago, zookeeperz said:

USA VF $450 for charles 1673 Merk

There not cheap. Thats the first I've seen under £300. I bet he didn't have a clue it was a merk/ half merk.

[declan03 149]

Cheers guys. 1st time i,ve seen a merk. ?

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

4 minutes ago, declan03 said:

Cheers guys. 1st time i,ve seen a merk. ?

 

Likewise, and if it isn't I've probbaly flogged them off dirt cheap as "foreign"

[zookeeperz 470]

8 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

 

Likewise, and if it isn't I've probbaly flogged them off dirt cheap as "foreign"

The other 1 is charles I shilling tower mint I believe 1639-40 . I am sure i'll be corrected if I am wrong   Although if those are sixpences below it might be a half crown or were shillings massive in 1639?

 

Edited November 14, 2017 by zookeeperz

[zookeeperz 470]

12 minutes ago, Ukstu said:

There not cheap. Thats the first I've seen under £300. I bet he didn't have a clue it was a merk/ half merk.

unsold prob the 0 sales put bidders off

[Ukstu 437]

It is indeed. Triangle mintmark. That lot was easily worth the £200. Keep an eye out for a relist ?. He might even lower it lol. 

Edited November 14, 2017 by Ukstu

[Unwilling Numismatist 505]

Blimey, I can learn new things (and reassuringly my wife is wrong - I don't know everything ;))

 

Edited November 14, 2017 by Unwilling Numismatist

[Ukstu 437]

4 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said:

Blimey, I can learn new things (and reassurinly my wife is wrong - I don't know everything ;))

 

I think it would be. The merks the really valuable one out the bunch. The Longcross is a good grade also. I suppose if the Geo III trio was ok it would be a good deal. The Charles 1st is a bit shagged. ?. You might make back what you shelled out if you put the merk back on eBay i suppose.

Edited November 14, 2017 by Ukstu

[zookeeperz 470]

5 minutes ago, Ukstu said:

I think it would be. The merks the really valuable one out the bunch. The Longcross is a good grade also. I suppose if the Geo III trio was ok it would be a good deal. The Charles 1st is a bit shagged. ?

Could always contact him say you was a work missed the auction ask him to send you a buy it now sale job done. No more trade secrets that's a xmas presi lmao

 

[zookeeperz 470]

Oh  just in case anyones interested. Sold the 1837 sixpence B/RRITANNIAR error £300. That will get the grand daughter some gifts for xmas

 

[Ukstu 437]

1 minute ago, zookeeperz said:

Could always contact him say you was a work missed the auction ask him to send you a buy it now sale job done. No more trade secrets that's a xmas presi lmao

 

Am skint now lol. I've shelled out just shy of £200 this week on short cross coins. Christmas snapping at my heels as well i think am done til January. 

[declan03 149]

Hey, i spotted it 1st. I messaged him 5 minutes ago ?.

[Ukstu 437]

25 minutes ago, declan03 said:

Hey, i spotted it 1st. I messaged him 5 minutes ago ?.

Try and haggle him down a bit lol. If you want a rough idea of value on the merk see what there going for in that condition on eBay. Good luck with them. 

Here's a similar one. There ain't many on there though. Saw another one for £550

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scotland-Silver-Charles-II-Merk-13s-4d-S5611-1673-First-Coinage/382278605456

Edited November 14, 2017 by Ukstu
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[declan03 149]

Why bid up to this price when there are about a dozen cheaper coins on BIN prices? Strange place ebay!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Kew-Gardens-50P-Coin/192358112129?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649