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Is it just my laptop/internet connection not loading things properly or have other members noticed that many of the avatars have been replaced with a cross in a little box? It's not a problem really just wondering

Bid placed all i have to do now is wait and see!

On, yet another, inspection there are a couple of faint scratches in the field of the obverse and some wear on a few of the high points so realistically it's an EF not AUNC. The price is estimated at £80-£120 which I think is grossly under estimated and I think I've been looking at it with blinkers on because of the estimate as I know there is better out there. Thank you Rob for making me see sense! The token it is, I shall add to the money I don't spend and look for one in a few months time

No Rob your not missing anything apart from I'm on a very limited budget!

Yes same design just CuNi instead of bronze

I quite agree, It's frustrating and I think the only way forward is to go rob a bank That way I'll have all the coins I ever need!!

No this is a lion/beaver D&h 1069

Usually that's what I'd do but this is a postal/Email auction so it's all or nothing! That's the problem

Ok people I still haven't decided so I'm asking the forum! I have the money for just one of the following which would you choose: 1) A Pidcocks 1801 farthing token in choice EF or 2) A 1868 pattern halfpenny in CuNi almost BU Rather different collecting fields I agree but both areas appeal to me. I'm thinking I'll go for the token solely because I feel the halfpenny will go beyond my reach and I'll end up with neither. Any thoughts???

I have the opposite problem....two coins I want and only the money for one. Auction is tomorrow and I still haven't decided!

I use the Quadrum capsules for my coins which go down to 14mm, they're the same size as the card holders but a lot thicker

It's taken a lot of searching for and the only example I've seen. I'm still looking for an example of the standard version as I'm 99% certain the copy I have is different but have nothing to compare it too. The tortoise seems higher of the ground

I dont know if this is of interest or if you've already posted an example (i cant see all the pictures in the thread for some reason) but there's a cu-ni example for sale which i hadn't seen before. Remembered the thread and thought I'd add it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Empire-Exhibition-1924-Cu-Ni-unknown-to-me-usually-copper-27-8mm/263368362490?hash=item3d51fa49fa:g:nqAAAOSwWflaJyds

My latest unofficial farthings, very pleased with the Uxbridge school one, It's been on the wanted list for a very long time! The P & H is an upgrade for obvious reasons. While I'm posting these is there anybody else out there that collects unofficial farthings? I know the site is mainly for coins but it would be nice to hear from your out there

The real thing, you can clearly see the micro lettering on the obverse. There's none on the reverse of the trial piece. photos are a little ropey as I don't have my usual camera

I have seen one but couldn't get a picture, it was a reasonable copy but in the hand it just felt wrong the guy selling it thought it was genuine. It would fool a few people with just pictures though

Hello Toddmeister and welcome While the forum is mainly for pre decimal coins don't forget about tokens, there are a lot out there and are a very interesting area of collecting (well I think so!) While I would echo the cautions about eBay it's worth a trawl through just to see the vast scope of what is available out therein both coins and tokens

I did wonder about those but thought its only a couple of clicks to have a look

Not sure if this will be suitable but worth a look....... https://www.sovr.co.uk/george-iii-1806-halfpenny-bg01831.html

That's pretty old, how long before you hear back from them?

Thanks for that, always good to learn.

A nice half penny. Could you tell me what 'hack' gold is? Its not a term I've heard of before

I've bought a couple of tokens off her in the past with no problems, as Rob says I think she's just assumed it's correct as she's not a coin dealer

Only a vintage year! Non of the cheap stuff lol

not a problem, think of it as an early xmas present lol