E Dawson

Hey, I didn't know anybody else loved these bits. I like the E7 shillings but have the 6ds and was able to get VERY nice ones of all the dates 1902-1952 some 8-10 years ago. I think they are still around in reasonable quantity and quality so with persistence a nice set can be built. I do not have Gouby so would you be able to post up pictures of the relevant pages and blame me for it so no coypwright (sp?) issues? I know this is not the sales part of this and so am not selling anything but would add the following PS - Hussolo PM in the next week or so as I may have a GEF (AU) 1905 shilling possibly up for trade.

Sergy, nobody has any record of an 1897 proof crown. I have seen many coins in the English silver series from the mid- to late 1880s through the 1890s to have mirror-like appearance and can occasionally be quite handsome. Unfortunately, many have bagmarks to boot and this detracts from their appearance.

Hi, early strikes will be prooflike as the dies are prep-polished. The flans should have a knife edge and be regular and sharp as well as squared off in profile and occ. may see multiple stikings when seen under magnification. If you have a doubt, definately should take it to an expert. Do post a picture if you can.

Hmm, these guys I suggest politely ignoring and letting them "ride". There are just too many people with issues looking for folks to act out on. He will disappear and fine other people to irritate..

Yes, I have one from Spink some years ago at auction and it does have a better struck and satiny appearance when compared to the regular. Unfortunately, it will be some while before I have photographic technical capacity as there is this coin and several others I have wanted to show.

Nice job on with the research. I think these are nothing but toys and would not be interested even WITH confirmation from the mint of their "pattern" status.

Very good stories. I have heard such smaller bits termed "tiddlers", but not for some time...

Yes, quite sure Neil sold the farthing, but it was on the cover of their list about 2-3 months ago.

The reason this got me to thinking that this was an OMS and as such more likely an error is that even whilst worn the coin does not look as though it was planned as a trial strike (see for example the recent nickel 1951 farthing on Colin Cooke site). Still an interesting coin and would like to know what opinion is rendered so do share.

Just a contributor, physician by trade.

Value hard to determine even though I do this for Krause. I would think given that it is not actually a pattern (likely) but rather an error strike - we assume - that it would have a bit less value but legitimately is probably 250-300 pounds or so. I have quite a few off metal strikes (OMS) myself but mostly patterns of 20th C. and lack an OMS version of the brass 3d.

I think it could possibly be a trial and maybe Royal Mint authentication might be a good idea. I would NOT condermn it based on its not being an exact Davies type.

http://www.reade.com/Particle_Briefings/spec_gra2.html I see nickel, pure and rolled listed at 8.67 specific gravity. A University or chem lab could help in this regard. Is this coin for sale???

Very good, perhaps a forum member may one day come across some such at the mint as I have heard that many dies are extant there.

Yes, the crown shield seperation is quite obvious from the pictures - nice pics. those!