Yes it was up for £550. If I had the money I would certainly buy it. The carbon spots on the reverse didn't look as severe as that when I looked at it, they actually looked a sort of coppery colour. Apart from that, it is a lovely proof.
Happy birthday for tuesday Chris! I will be at Work Experiance so I will not be able to go on-line until about 7.00PM. Btw, have you still got that 1868 Cupro-Nickel proof half penny Chris? It is a really beautiful coin!
I specialised because I am addicted to half pennies and I like the look of farthings. I hope to have a collection on the scale of Dr. Nicholson in about 30 years time but in the meantime, I will collect bronze half pennies and farthings (when I have completed my date run of half pennies)
I guess different people have different collecting habits. I love my date run and will love it even more when it is complete. When it is finished I have decided that I will complete a date run of farthings (1900-1936)
You are very ambitious with your coins JMD . Just think before you buy it. You may get more pleasure out of owning lots of lovely farthings than just a single coin.
i really want one, can't afford one but i'd like to see one! Question is if you drop it will it break? And would it be wise to wash your hands after handling one... considering the stuff in there? (or is it non-toxic when alloyed?) I think the people who have dropped them have been ver upset for a very long time........
You can still get coins from great coin dealers such as Chris but you can also get coins which you never thought you would get. I never thought I would get a BU GEM 1925ME half penny, but I did.........