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An annoying and hopeful wait for a lovely little farthing came to an end just 2 days before pay day! It was mine! I wanted it! I looked at it every day, hoping nobody else would spot it, and now it’s gone! 292371787088

I really think these coins are best avoided...............

I still think it is a phrase that has been hijacked.

In my opinion unless the grading company says its a VIP on the slab then best to avoid. This dealer is totally convinced its a VIP and I just hope he does not advertise it again as so after he has eventually refunded me so some other person gets sucked in. I saw a 1960 VIP crown a few years ago and its very obvious due to the finish and actual 'frosting' that it wa sa VIP the finish was far superior. I would have really shout a dealer in the UK would have been able to tell one from a normal proof but I was wrong. Thankfully eBay are looking after the refund, also PayPal and then my credit card. Buyer beware is so true.

The far hill in the picture is Lose Hill, which is not too far from Win Hill (you can see the shoulder on the extreme right skyline). This was postulated by W J Andrew about a century ago as having some connection with the Battle of Brunanburgh, the location of which is still uncertain. Various theories put this on the Wirral, around the Humber or anywhere in between. Truth is, nobody knows. The location of the Battle of Brunanburgh is one of history's holy grails given its significance. However, Andrew's theory could have some merit, as the old Roman road to the north passed close to this point, up from Buxton to Batham Gate and Edale, and we can make a reasonable assumption that the size of both English and Viking armies required the use of existing roads. And it's about a day's quick march to the sea in either direction which would tie in with the Sagas.

Nice example. I always keep my eye out for Rhuddlan cuts in unresearched job lots on eBay; you'd be surprised how many there are out there. I now have 17 (12 halves and 5 quarters) covering all Rhuddlan moneyers. I must have missed that one though!

They both look like post-Mint damage to me.

Mystery solved perhaps! The Royal Mint now has a webpage for Trial of Pyx pieces... https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/events/trial-of-the-pyx/

Yes, I need to stop buying silver... but then some pennies are more expensive. I still don't understand Pounds Shillings and Pence, but it is awfully pretty

Get those pennies up asap !!!!

I stick to the East Anglian mountains....piece of cake.

One of my very very favourites Mike. Only one thing to follow that with - And now for something completely different...

Some of you my not have seen this Reverse. Its the Mints example of a pattern reverse, its mono faced and was made for the reverse of the Edward viii penny, but was rejected, probably because the Battleship was considered to Imperial , I only Know of one example in a private collection. Terry

I recommend the FT. No tabloid gossip, hyped up crap for effect or sport. In short, a newspaper that has the temerity to write informative accurate articles. Costs multiples of the tabloids and would be cheap at double the price.