Chris Perkins

Looks brass to me! And the portraits were always awful, but that one looks especially crude.

Yes of course it is!

Oh yes, thought I recognised it, that's the one with the fingerprint isn't it.

How many of those have you got?

Ok, remind me when I get back next week and I'll specify Round/Sharp on my Brass Threepence listings.

Alright alright! ABU 1926 and a nice UNC 1922? How about the 1953 proof?

I have a stunning ABU 1925 Farthing with just a darker area near the edge, and I have a wonderful 1943. Do you have those? William: I have 2 JH groats at the moment, however one has a small loop welded to it and the other has a die flaw on the back. Both are around Fine.

I expect legions of little Roman children went to your Primary School Olli

Good idea Olli, I ammended the title a bit to make it more obvious what it contains for people browsing. I have a stunning 1951 Farthing, I'll call it ABU because it has a couple on tiny weeny pin prick dark spots on the rev. Obv is perfect. It'll be in my next newsletter, unless you want it for £4.00. You's be hard pressed to find better.

That's a very long time for a primary school, any of the original teachers still teach there?

I'll PM you, I don't want to clutter up this area any further.

William, I have lots of Victorian 1887 Half Crowns, Florins, shillings and sixpences. Priced from a couple of pounds upwards. I can't remember if you have all that series? They are not on the website yet.

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on what way you look at it) English really is the global language, and although other languages are very important, and to learn them certainly broadens horizons...If English is your first language you perhaps have less need to learn another. I'm finding German very difficult, I suppose partly because of lack of time, and not actually needing to speak German every day. I'm also not very disciplined, and like George I, I just can't be bothered even though I know it has to be done!

I hope you knocked his lights out for that.

Very sensible I suppose. I can never keep anything to myself, especially when I'm excited about something!

That sounds fair, lot of money for a student to spend on a sixpence though! I bet your mates must think you're loopy.

Go on, how much is it?

You're right, I always take that legend with a pinch of salt because people always write it wrong, start in the wrong place or the letters are too worn, so they guess. You need to post a picture Karen.

Thanks, mine's a bit better too, from memory.

In all areas, the students are indeed revolting! Regardless of the year their school was established. Anyway, I'll leave it there.

You're welcome, now I'm just going to slate you in some other areas...

Then it's either a guinea, or a fake guinea. Value of course depends on if it's real and what condition it's in. If it is real it'll be worth at least £55 for gold content. You need to let me see a picture to assess. Where are you? Either email me, or register on here and post one.

Stood back and heard yourself lately?

Sort it out Olli, I know it's your birthday today, but get your head out from up your arse! It doesn't matter if you are fortunate enough to have got into a grammar school (established 1554) or if you go to a 'normal' comp. As long as the individuals get the opportunity to reach their potential. At most schools, with decent enough teachers that are able to spot potentials, and assuming the pupils want to reach it, then that is achievable. I went to a normal 'Comprehensive' (established 1936) as I failed my 11+. Nevermind, I'm doing alright, and am happing doing it. And guess who's finger is on the 'ban' button today!! Oh the power.

What is the diameter size (in mm) and what does the writing say on it? Also, does it feel heavy like gold, or not?