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... and it turns out the lines were some kind of glue/varnish residue. Same coin after an acetone bath:

Yeah, I'll merge it with the previous post...

It's allowed but it would make far more senses to add to your previous post to save this kind of confusion.

Largely, but I've added details, measurements, and further context from my research into the coin, so its not quite the same. If posting more than one post on a single topic matter isn't allowed I apologise - I wasn't aware

Yes. And yes too for authenticity, I believe...

Is this not the same subject matter as here:

I purchased this 1745 George II LIMA half crown on eBay for £170 and have been looking into its authenticity. The coin measures 33.24mm on the 12 to 6 axis and 34.54mm on the 9 to 3 axis, meaning a slightly oval flan. Thickness is 1.98mm and weight is 14.94 grams. I recently measured a second LIMA half crown in person, which measures almost identically (33.50mm from 12 to 6 and 34.32mm from 9 to 3) suggesting the oval may be a characteristic of this type (?). Under loupe examination, the reverse fields show what appears to be a genuine aged surface, with scarred pitting, micro abrasions, and contact marks across the surface. Edge inscription is legible throughout and doesn’t show any clear evidence of fillings or any seams. I don't have access to a silver tester, but I am fairly certain it is silver. The main discussion points I've had are the sharpness and the relief, particularly of the reverse, along with the slight reddish coloration (though I think my photos overstate this) and overall large-ish and oval diameter. I’m happy to provide any additional photos or closeups. Authentic or not, what do you guys think?

OK - thanks, no problem!

its been a difficult time of sifting through the Hammered as most are beyond recognition...., this one although rubbed Ive been looking at for months and hopefully its.... Edward III Weighs 0.9 grams I can make out DVNE from the reverse Durham ... below the bust S o R, I thought would help Identify and have a better Idea of Class...errrmmm No Ive drawn a blank, any assistance greatly welcome. 👍

I'm sorry to say Paddy I think Its a 7+G . The outer Ribbon is too narrow and has a large gap between the two ribbons Ribbons on the 8

The other pick up today was this 1874 Penny. I think it is 8+G making it F77, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong. The lines in the fields, particularly on the reverse, are confusing. My original thought was die-clash, but I can' make out which parts of the design they could represent. The coin is currently taking an Acetone bath to make sure it is not some glue residue!

I picked up most of my britannias when silver was cheap , the best buy was the 2018/19. /20 oriental border coins 2018 was a 100,000 mintage low but no to low , the other two were 50,000 so the complete set is highly collectable now and rarely seen retails around £260

I am tempted to get a "one a year" while ignoring the privy marks.

For this series, I wouldn't personally consider different privy marks to be different design "types". But other collectors might think differently.

Retrospectively, only when you win. At the time it is useful to have a spare set of underwear to hand if a coin in demand has to be bought. Not so thrilling trying to explain that one.

ohhhh! and I did spot a flaw its only a lump between the teeth and the 2nd letter I in Victoria.....👍

just tacking on to this topic in regards to found in good condition,...... and theses six pence's dated 1911 George V and a young head Victoria 1887 fall into this category, I had these dates already paged however theses are in so much better condition, so need to show and switch them out... 👍

It is a very nice design 😊. Consider being a type collector and then you won't need to have more than one example. (Obviously, gifts from family are supernumerary.)

I had the good fortune to pick up a couple of these coins, recently, for a bargain £145 the pair. But when pawing over them, marvelling at how new they looked, in what appeared to be nearly full lustre, I noticed they were from the same pair of dies, and looking suspiciously similar. Further investigations revealed that all the other class VIs I could find out there were also looking lustred and from the same dies…beginning to feel suspicious at this point. UNTIL, that is, I discovered the 1969 Colchester Hoard was linked to a couple of the recent sales, leading me to explore that further. The hoard story is fascinating in that it was added to in at least two distinct lots, spanning at least 12 years, and is also thought to be linked to the 1902 hoard, found in the same street. The Edward I class VI coins, numbering nearly 2000, were ‘fresh from the Bury mint, and from the same pair of dies.’ There was previously only ONE known example of that type, so I can say with confidence that my own two coins will have made up a part of that hoard, explaining their fresh surfaces. The BNS article is well worth a read, as is a google search for the history and speculation surrounding the hoard itself. It has strong links with a Jewish family who were occupying the hoard location during that period. https://www.britnumsoc.org/publications/Digital BNJ/pdfs/1974_BNJ_44_5.pdf

well its a start

My son isn't helping - he bought me a 2021 today 🤣

Now you only need 27 other dates and about 35 different privy marks/ varieties

Ow yes the thrill of the chase . !!!!!!