Jump to content
British Coin Forum - Predecimal.com

50 Years of RotographicCoinpublications.com A Rotographic Imprint. Price guide reference book publishers since 1959. Lots of books on coins, banknotes and medals. Please visit and like Coin Publications on Facebook for offers and updates.

Coin Publications on Facebook

   Rotographic    

The current range of books. Click the image above to see them on Amazon (printed and Kindle format). More info on coinpublications.com

predecimal.comPredecimal.com. One of the most popular websites on British pre-decimal coins, with hundreds of coins for sale, advice for beginners and interesting information.

brg5658

Let's See Your Copper Coins, Tokens, Or Medals!

Recommended Posts

Nothing special, but I've decided to branch out from pennies slightly...I've gone for something that looks good but doesn't cost a fortune! It's also a short date range so a lot easier than the good old 1d.

Nice. Always check for the E/N in REGINA on them - they do go unnoticed

Thanks for the tip Declan! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1024792.jpg

but pennies...

I know, I know. That's why I chose half-farthings, there isn't many and they're also inexpensive (so I can spend most of my time/money on pennies)! My profile pic is my obverse of a 1902 :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Nice little coin !

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I received my 5 Centimes today. Haven't had a chance to photograph it, so I've had to edit the original images. In the hand it's a really nice chocolatey brown which I suspect won't come across properly, despite my tweaking. Anyway I am very happy with it!

france-5-centimes-l-an-4-a-1795-1796_zps

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

been going through some older buys I havn't Photographed recently, one of my faves

1024836.jpg

had this one a while, love the colour and the the C looking like it is going to fall off :D

1024810.jpg

got this a couple of months back for a few quid

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

uploaded a couple more

1024868.jpg

1024869.jpg

something special about this one :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

uploaded a couple more

1024868.jpg

Very French, and nice :)

David

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

uploaded a couple more

1024868.jpg

Very French, and nice :)

David

Yes, I like that one Scott!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

yup, Alphee Dubois, not that rare but a nice design.

but the Halfpenny is rare, it is clear why when you know ;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

yup, Alphee Dubois, not that rare but a nice design.

but the Halfpenny is rare, it is clear why when you know ;)

No stops on obverse? That would make it 1695 if you could only make out the date.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

no, that is impossible the reverse is type 3.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

no, that is impossible the reverse is type 3.

Oh yes of course it is. That would make it 1699 or 1700 'no stops on obverse'.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

nothing to do with stops.

it is 1699 though

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well there only appears to be one N in BRITANNIA (all barred A's by the way), but that's because the coin is so worn between 11 and 12 o'clock that if there was an N it could have worn right away.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

nope, nothing to do with letters this time

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Then I'll have to give up. It's bedtime. I'll see the answer tomorrow.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

as i said, it is simple, it is obverse 1, not obverse 2, Obverse 2 being the one used on the the ones with date in legend, there is one on colin cookes collection page.

only 2 known... getting familliar...

got it off ebay a fair few months back, LISTED as the mule as well, wasn't expensive.

just put this here

1024888.jpg

1024895.jpg

and a farthing 1679.

Edited by scott

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

as i said, it is simple, it is obverse 1, not obverse 2, Obverse 2 being the one used on the the ones with date in legend, there is one on colin cookes collection page.

only 2 known... getting familliar...

got it off ebay a fair few months back, LISTED as the mule as well, wasn't expensive.

Cool. Nice spot.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

as i said, it is simple, it is obverse 1, not obverse 2, Obverse 2 being the one used on the the ones with date in legend, there is one on colin cookes collection page.

only 2 known... getting familliar...

got it off ebay a fair few months back, LISTED as the mule as well, wasn't expensive.

Cool. Nice spot.

There's more than two known. I've got 4 on the list which I haven't updated for 5 or 6 years and I'm certain I've seen at least two more, one coming out of Baldwin's basement. Peck only noting 2 doesn't mean anything other than he knew of two that he came across when compiling his book. Peck's obverses 1 & 2 are the same. :blink:

I've got Nicholson 116 which isn't wonderful, but you struggle to find much better.

c1282-P686obv1-rev3mule_zps354894ac.jpg

There are at least two obverse and two reverse dies used for this variety.

Edited by Rob

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A new 1790 Conder (provincial) halfpenny token. Interesting clash on the obverse around the date, and the detail of the engraving is just stunning. I also love the toning on the reverse of the token, lovely hints of original red and some mellowing. I'm also attaching a close up image of some of the obverse detail of the reclining shepherd.

1790_Worces_DH8b_NGC_MS65BN_composite_zp

1790_Worces_DH8b_NGC_MS65BN_obv_closeup_

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Very interesting! And a well dressed shepherd!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wonderful token and great photography,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1024926.jpg

1739 farthing no stop on reverse

1024932.jpg

and a centime

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×