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I have a 1686 horrible grade but at least the dates clear

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6 hours ago, copper123 said:

I have a 1686 horrible grade but at least the dates clear

Actually, that's quite good, the edge reading is sometimes lost as grades diminish.

Another for the farthing thread from me: Here's a 1694 'no stop after Maria'. A scarce variety, and all the more so in grades above fine.

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20 hours ago, copper123 said:

Wish I would look this good at 751939rev.thumb.jpg.dcd8daf8d0564a617f31a0

 Or even at 77, perhaps? ;)

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ok aprox 75 lol

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Look at this coin 1940 farthing - nothing rare there but in hand certainly it has the lovelest  toneing I have ever seen lovely blues with a hint of lustre .

Does anyone out there know why coins end up like this ?- it must be down to storage or something.

I know they are all the rage in america and they have never really caught on here , but this coin might convert even me !

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Its all about the surface of the metal reacting with the atmosphere and, as you suggest, its immediate environment.

Yes, I'm sure that one looks lovely in the hand. I can see hints of the blue you mention even in this scan.

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Quite a range of colours. 

Also, there seems to be a break in the zero, that should get the variety boys excited :o

Ian..

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Here's another from me.

1700. Tiny S in Gvlielmvs and Tertivs.

R over B in Tertivs.

R over B and unbarred A's in Britannia.

 

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I have a couple of 1721/0 myself.

still after the . date one.

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1696 with farthing Ns

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7 over 6?

and on the subject of 1721/0

here is a 1722/1 i have had a while

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1722, 2 over 1. Nice. Very rare. Even the Colin Cooke collection only manages a (very debatable) VF.

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1837 small date over large date, 1/2d.

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5 hours ago, PWA 1967 said:

Thats unusual Bob ,are they scarce ?.

 

Pete, They are only slightly scarcer than the standard 1837, but both of the 1837 types together only have a combined mintage of 349,400, so neither are common.

 

 

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To continue the farthing theme:

Here's a William and Mary farthing sized medalet in copper (1689?). Montagu No.15. The nicest of the two I have.

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Well as we all know peck never considered these coins as paterns but historical "glorious revolution" medalets , I dont think it really matters anyway . Its certainly true they circulated as farthings for quite a time as many are found very worn so they could even be considered currency .

Who cares they are attractive and very collectable /affordable so should be collected.

 

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1788 Halfpenny Worcester Visit of George III August 6-8 W. A. & CO. D&H 33

Not actually sure if it is a halfpenny, or what the metal is, does anyone know?

Acquired from our very own CHP

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This little copper token arrived in the mail today.  I just finished photographing it.  This is a US Civil War token (1861-1865), a part of the "patriotic token" grouping.  It is indexed in Fuld's reference as F-164/312a, and is relatively common.  This obverse token design often comes with lack of eagle feather detail, particularly flat or no feather detail on the eagle's legs, and soft or partial strike up of the "UNION" text on the shield.  This example is very well struck, and I'm very happy with this one in hand (it surpassed my expectations of luster and quality given the so-so photos that were provided by the seller).  I'm also including a close-up photo of some of the intricate die work on the obverse.  It is the size of a USA small cent (~19mm diameter).

Brandon

US Civil War Token, Patriotic c. 1865 (F-164/312a, NGC MS64BN)

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Better grade Masonic halfpenny token

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Without a doubt my favourite is the 1794 South Shields halfpenny. For no other reason than its my home town ! 

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Just reviving the topic, new pics :)

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It's not British, but I recently purchased this little Swiss copper 2 rappen.  The surfaces are really lovely, and it has some great color.

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I got this the other day, I pay a bit of attention to tokens but haven't had the chance to pick up a nice one that isn't too expensive. I think I got this at a fair price, but due to lack of experience I'd appreciate if anyone can give a ballpark figure on the value?

I look forward to learning more about it when I get it in hand.

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And DH296?

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