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[Rob 2,996]

It has been cleaned. Maybe dipped into Coca-Cola or something similar.

[Nikki 1]

Thankyou rob

[Coinery 926]

It has been cleaned. Maybe dipped into Coca-Cola or something similar.

Maybe Pepsi?

[rooneydog 9]

It has been cleaned. Maybe dipped into Coca-Cola or something similar.

Maybe Pepsi?

Possibly vinegar (aka Robinsons Beer (Stockport))

[Nikki 1]

Lol. If you want to clean a coin, what is best thing to use?

[argentumandcoins 70]

Lol. If you want to clean a coin, what is best thing to use?

A worthless coin ;-)

[argentumandcoins 70]

It has been cleaned. Maybe dipped into Coca-Cola or something similar.

Maybe Pepsi?

Other cola drinks are available....

[Bronze & Copper Collector 401]

Lol. If you want to clean a coin, what is best thing to use?

A worthless coin ;-)

[jacinbox 36]

2 massive penny sales one on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCARCE-Queen-Victoria-1860-PENNY-Coin-GVF-VF-Freeman-6-Peck-1617-Spink-3954-/361382718776?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4oysI3UAaCnNTTueZrezC%252Fz9wjE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc and the other the 1926 Heritage penny.

[RLC35 288]

Michael Freeman's 1926 ME Penny sold for $7,050 (including Premium), at Heritage!

[Paulus 1,942]

Lol. If you want to clean a coin, what is best thing to use?

Soap and water, gently dabbing dry

[jelida 1,196]

Yes, I bid over £1300 for the 1860 penny, and two others rated it higher, despite its faults. But I still have plenty of less esoteric pennies to spend my money on.

Did a forum member win it?

Jerry

[jacinbox 36]

Not the same as the Workman example http://www.colincooke.com/coin_images/workman2/2-002a.jpg

Anyone know the population report for F8B. Dies B+b. Satin 3. Gouby BB. Freeman R18 I suppose

The Workman example was meant to sell for between £1000 - £1200

[secret santa 2,013]

The Ebay coin was an A+b (F763)

[jacinbox 36]

Really? Ummm I assumed it was a obv 1* rev B making it a Freeman 8B.

Would you have any pics my Freeman book jumps from F762 to 768 directly. There is no F763. Thanks for your input.

Also any info on rarity etc about the coin would be much appreciated.

Edited September 20, 2015 by jacinbox

[PWA 1967 1,840]

One also photographed in the workman sale jac.

F 763

[secret santa 2,013]

Freeman doesn't differentiate between Gouby A and B. The big difference which you can only see on unworn specimens is in the engraving on Victoria's cape. On obverse A the stem of the upper right clover leaf is long and stretches down to the rose on the left. On obverse B, the stems of the two top right clover join below them at the top of the third clover leaf. The clover leaves are smaller on obverse B. Gouby then goes on to note 2 minor variations in obverse A - one where the R & E of REG touch at the bottom and the other where R is rotated slightly so that its toe is a little below the back of the E. Pretty geeky stuff ! But the Ebay coin is clearly an obverse A.

If you want to see pictures, take a look at my collection website which I'm putting together (thanks to members who have given me tips)

Address is www.englishpennies.wordpress.com

Freeman 763 is one of the more common examples of the early beaded patterns but still a rare coin.

[PWA 1967 1,840]

That site Rashenley2 has blown my mind and is quality.

Absolutely stunning .

Pete.

[jacinbox 36]

My goodness,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Now that's not a collection. That is a reference in itself.

[azda 973]

Rash has some quite a penny collection and I have hopefully contributed towards by selling him one or 2 coins I had in my possession previously, hopefully you'll be much more a contributor Rash.

[jacinbox 36]

One also photographed in the workman sale jac.

F 763

Cheers Pete!!!!

[secret santa 2,013]

Thanks for the compliments, guys, but it will probably only serve to increase my sad obsession !

[jelida 1,196]

That is a stunning collection! I think I've only got 3 pennies you would want! Not sure if thats a smile or a frown ( cant find the blessed emoticons on my eyepad today).

Jerry

[InforaPenny 21]

rashenley2,

You have an absolutely fabulous collection... thanks for posting the link!

Best Regards,

InforaPenny

[secret santa 2,013]

Thanks - please don't tell me what they are or I won't be able to sleep at night !