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I've now had a chance to examine Mike's 1841 REG Colon and compare to my own. These are both coins with the flaws through the numeral 8, and VICTORIA legend. I attach full date pictures of both coins at 50x Mag. On the post which will immediately follow (due to image size restrictions) I will also attach close ups of the 18’s on both coins, now at 140x Mag. On the latter images I have also measured the distance from the left hand side of the first 1 to the left hand side of the numeral 8 (i.e. to allow for numeral flattening through wear). I conclude that both coins, as anticipated, seem to be identically spaced. I think that a couple of things have understandably tricked the eye, giving Mike the false impression that his coin may have been a new 1841 REG: Date Style. a) the top, and top right hand side of the numeral 1 on Mike's coin is a little damaged / and further flattened towards the numeral 8, and b) to the naked eye, the darker grime around both numerals gives the impression of them being closer. I have already communicated this with Mike, attaching the same pictures.

Good things come to those who wait...... sometimes.

Well look what I’ve just had the very good fortune to spot for sale and procure…thank you once again Mr Tout!

Very nice toning too!

Beautiful reverse too!

About £1960, after commissions, taxes, insurance and postage, and I might end up with 5% import vat too though Australian purchases often sneak through for me. Jerry

Yup. Jerry

Ah, but global warming affects the winter too! But you just can’t predict which way we will be affected- if the Gulf Stream changes course we could actually be colder. I think we have to be resigned to climate change whatever, and our kids more so. What the planet needs is a good plague, when in fact we all seem to want to live forever. Jerry