Chris Perkins

This is strictly professional Peter! I was simply putting some ideas on paper and I sort of stumbled upon her. And I like the idea of using a female face somewhere...(probably the first ever inside a coin book! But why not, lets break new ground). I didn't want a 20's something beauty (like my own girlfriend ), I wanted a woman that looks womanly. Pretty, but also raw somehow. Someone that could be someone's mother/wife etc but with a bit extra, a woman that has made an effort and turned out alright! Perhaps nothing will come of it, but somehow I simply must get a female face into a coin book, even if it's just on a buried ad somewhere!

Yes, that had crossed my mind too actually! (but there's not much chance she would ever have heard of Myra Hindley) How about this one, she's almost smiling, except of course it has not a lot of comedy value....

I think it was posed. I have others where she looks more cheerful.

I think she has a beautiful distinct face. Big eyes with lots of makeup, classic lipstick, high cheek bones. She does look pretty glum which doesn't do any favours. She has nothing to do with the forum or any of it's members but she is a real person that I am in contact with!

Alright, here it is as a jpg...

http://www.rotographic.co.uk/Funad.pdf The lady is actually modern, despite the 1950's look (helped by the old photo kind of toning). And then I thought, what about a new title "Collector's Wives GB 2007". Collectors can submit pictures of glum looking wives. And readers can vote them into different grades or something! I'd love to do a concept book with nothing to do with collectables, but in a Rotographic style. I'm still thinking.

And the other sides...

The following text and attachment is from mitsuko: My scanner is crap and resists all attempts to adjust its settings, so the image quality is slightly less defined and detailed than the actual coins. For example in good light, the fainter dates are all readily made out. From left to right the coins are: (top row) 1754 George II farthing; 1747 George II halfpenny; 1735 George II halfpenny; 1699 William III halfpenny; and (bottom row) 1795 merchant token 'Duke of York' halfpenny; 1807 George III halfpenny; 1806 George III halfpenny; 1772 George III halfpenny. I have more 1806 halfpennies in the same condition as the example here and also some 1773 in the same condition as the 1772 shown. I have yet to sort through the remainder of the 18th century coppers but I think some are Irish. At what grade and value would you put these? I know they're not up to much, and probably worth (Elizabath II circulated) pennies, but I think I'm hooked! - thank you

You should be able to post an image with the 'File attachments' prompt. If not, email to cp@predecimal.com

That's interesting isn't it, I might keep an eye on it.

And for Q3, have a look at my page here: http://www.predecimal.com/key_dates.htm Q1: Wow, a female, don't see many of those do you. You're bound to get endless amounts of assistance, as have most other girls that have popped in from time to time.

The lettering is rolled on last, and the coins just go through it however they come, so the orientation and positioning is completely random.

And another picture. It's a strange blob thing above the head. I'd speculate it's either die damage or its a fake shilling and wasn't made to the same standards as a real one. Fakes of these are very common and the colour is a bit wierd, but probably from being cleaned.

Here is the picture.

Someone else reported a problem uploading images. I'll look into that.

They should have loads! I did the same and told the seller (Fiona) the true mintage figure.

No it's not a fantasy one because all the Widow head sovs/half sovs are easy, as are most of the Jubilee heads. It's just like the Chinese made 1877 Elizabeth II Jubilee crown. I think they just give them impossible dates to make them obviously fake and possibly to avoid prosecution. 3.8g is a bit light, it should be more like 3.98.

What? That's not even funny!

You must have some with the better adhesive, I think they've been like that for a while. A lot of Lighthouse/SAFE things sourced in the UK are items from old stock because UK suppliers have to stock up with lots of stuff to save shipping costs. Then they sell it slowly and a lot of it gets old and dusty. My stuff is always fresh!

They usually are, because most people know the feel of gold when they feel it. It could also be something gold plated, but a weight check should confirm it is some kind of gold.

JK, I used to have the same problem with lighthouse 2x2's. I think they improved the glue so that they don't peel back, but I must admit the window material doesn't seem consistant lately and I too have seen inconsistent windows with ripples like you describe.

They do don't they! The busts usually are the thing that most forgers have the most trouble with because they are always done by really rather good artists and copying them is obviously a problem. The coin is not really Victorian, it's probably modern so you'll have to test the gold purity, get it weighed and it'll be worth bullion value.

I'll be at the next London Coin Fair at the Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury on the 10th June. I have a free ticket with my name on, but it should work for anyone. I won't need it as I'll be admitted as a dealer, so if anyone wants the free ticket let me know. I also have some funds available to cover the costs of travel and entry for those of you in full time education (+1 parent/guardian if applicable). If you can get to London on that day and would like to travel for free, please let me know in this topic, because I haven't got enough to cover everyone!

Yes, obviously it's a modern copy, but I too am interested in seeing how well the jubilee head is rendered.

Other side?