Unwilling Numismatist

So will we eventually see an obverse Z1* and Z2* ? Keep up the good work Rich !

Isn't there a similar variation on the 1911 half penny?

I was definitely too young to appreciate that type at the time.

I think that's a reference to thrupenny bits, but it might be a cryptic clue instead. My F164A went for 120, several years ago (2011) these were well up at 500+, so the market is either shrinking or technology is allowing people to see things more clearly, thus meaning more are being found. I wouldn't go flogging all your penny collections just yet, fearing they'll be worthless - so many people these days are doing the coin-hunt and collecting 50ps, £2 etc that even if 3% go on to other coins it should be enough to keep the hobby very much alive and well.

I find myself being very selective these days with regards to the "commemorative" market. Some for sure are worthy of the moniker, but many are just s***e. Harry and Megans' £5 looked like it was done by Stevie Wonder, and when compared with pretty much anything from here http://www.predecimal.com/forum/topic/9647-lets-see-your-toned-english-milled-silver/?do=findComment&comment=120304 you can see just how sad the modern coins really are, they don't seem to try anymore. Paddington (other than being a station and a bear from a story) really do nothing for me, much like the B.Potter coins - they're a tick in the box and that is it. It would be much less sad if these "currency" coins actually made it onto the streets occasionally. So far I have only received 2 of the whole of 2017 currency coins - 1 Potter 50p and 1 Isaac Newton. There are many more that "should" be in circulation including a set of £2 coins, 5 50p's and all of the normal coinage. We're well into 2018 with no sign of any of this years either and there are 26 x 10p's as well as a plethora of other coinage being minted. At this rate it will be 100% impossible to collect any given year by checking change.

lol at the fools. soon they will release them and all will be worth 50p.

I think the sixpence may benefit from a bath, judging only by your pics

Noticed it a few days ago ... "The listing you’re looking for is no longer available. Check out this similar item we found for you." erm No ebay, I want to see the "original sold listing" which I went to the trouble of finding, not be shown something completely different.

No, normally I just bid, lose and find out it was you All will (maybe) become clearer eventually !

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

This topic has certainly made me think. Thanks

I did ok on my penny It cost me fk all so everything over zilch was a complete bonus. Given the trend of the last few years I'd say it was ok at 120. A shame i didn't bid on a couple of the mixed lots, what I was prepared to pay was well over what they went for so I need to organise myself better for next time!

Looks like there might be a 7 under that 8 too!

I don't have to call you Zoo anymore Kev

That's nice!

There was coin in there for £11.59, it was late, I felll asleep before I could hunt any down.

I actually love it too! Stop trying to tempt me away from Blighty!!!!!

The only think I'll trip over at the moment is this pile of foreign coins.

why not .. 500 pesetas @ £1.59. I think I might have to google the ones they pay most for ... must be an alterior motive there surely!

5 centesmi are £1.50 .... thats 2 worth looking for!

I punted a ton of lira a couple of months ago, worthless I thought. hmm.

What new euros? as mentioned, I pulled about 50 euros out of this pile, some are aunc....

Thanks Zoo, think I need to book me a month of twelve off lol.

The Christmas 50p's can be a winner on Ebay (not for me, I only do British mainland). The old £2 might make £4 or bank it.. The 1936 shilling and threepence are 50% real silver, but I wouldn't expect those to make more than a quid or so. The rest is not in any great demand as there is so much of it about.

I can't be sure, but I don't think so. I've pulled out over 50 Euros from it, so thats a nice few free beers when I'm away next , Looks to be a few colonial types from the late 1800's in there and a multitude of other misc stuff from 1880 french and portuguese onwards plus all teh usual Danish, German, Helvetica etc.