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Couldn't happen now... (I'm looking at you, VISA)

Another added to the collection. Not the best and not that Hooper Struves is one that is more common than most of the others. Still hard to find in decent condition though.

Agreed, the reverse is quite nice, though looks more suited to a colonial issue. The obverse is all wrong. Far too busy in the border and again in the clothing/veil. The portrait, too small and not at all sculptural, much like something rendered from a photograph which, indeed, I think it was. The overall effect is that of a token or commemorative medalet. Kudos to Jaggy though, a nice one to own.

yes .....

I,ve aquired this 1696 Bristol mint William III Sixpence with a small x in REX. Beautiful tone on one side but absolutely none on the reverse.

Hi Larry , Though I don't know for sure, the most logical explanation is that a master die number 6 was first made, and the working dies were made from this , now it seem likely the die flaw was on that master so would then have appear on all subsequent dies, and that these working dies would have sometimes been themselves retooled giving further modifications now to be seen on coins from 1861 to 74.

True, but its the pressure of a long queue, and full trays of food, like two fish and chips, two rolls and butter, one steak pie and mash, three cakes at different prices and two teas and a coffee. All to be added in the head, all the while the queue is getting longer and the punters more impatient. Not helped by one clown, who thought I was fiddling the till, by demanding that I ring up the total. He seemed unable to comprehend the failure of the mains power. Idiot.

I don't. Picture this situation. It's the August Bank Holiday Sunday. I'm a student working the till in the Lyons teashop in the Old Steine Brighton, and there are queues all around the self service counter and almost out into the street. Back then a cup of tea was 6d, a roll and butter 9d, fish and chips 4/11, etc. etc, with some prices including a halfpenny as well, I have to know the actual prices, but at least the new tills back then did the adding up for me. Then the power failed!!!! Good job I was good at maths at school.

Didn't you think before then

I never missed the old pence, I'm not old enough to. I just like collecting good examples of it

Here's a picture of the rare 2p

This is one I used to own. Lovely natural toning with a lot of lustre showing through:

I believe this is an example of natural bronze toning. I'm really pleased with this coin:- Thats a nice one 1949threepence. here's one I shared not to long ago probably envelope tonning but it does have some lovely blues and gold in it: 1696 William III Sixpence, first bust, early harp, large crowns