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Peckris 2

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  1. Peckris 2
    If you prefix a predec member's name with @ it highlights their name - @Rob @Peckris 2 @coinkat. I don't know if that generates a Notification (above)?
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    Yes, there is an overall lack of sharply clear detail on the Type I, not only in the areas mentioned. Just one thing : did the Mint also sell their crowns in the Festival of Britain cardboard cases? I appear to have one such that is apparently Type II
  3. Peckris 2
    Pictures were also missing (at first) in the 1951 Crown topic. It doesn't hurt to remind members that asking us to comment on detail description needs a relevant picture!
  4. Peckris 2
    Another difference is the horse's head - much more detail on the Type II I think Rob may have the answer : the dies used at the Festival of Britain may have either been a different engraving, or were allowed to wear more than the Mint equivalents.
  5. Peckris 2
    @coinkat !!!
  6. Peckris 2
    If it looks like fake news, if it walks like fake news, if it quacks like fake news...
  7. Peckris 2
    I have several but they're scattered, I also have a 51 proof set. I don't have the manual dexterity these days, but if you get no other replies I'll try and look a couple out.
  8. Peckris 2
    Yes, I can certainly see those differences. Could the Type II be from the proof sets? If Type I is vastly more common then that could be the reason.
  9. Peckris 2
    Your attachment isn't. Nor is the link to PCGS world coin forum. FWIW I have not seen any real difference, but is this the proof you're talking about? It could be a heavily processed image.
  10. Peckris 2
    Do these also apply to the earlier booklet he sent out in the late 90s?
  11. Peckris 2
    I'll go £95 [If the seller is reading this, the words "I'll go" under no circumstances constitute an offer to purchase...]
  12. Peckris 2
    I've dipped for 5 seconds with only a slight loss of lustre.
  13. Peckris 2
    I didn't. Wonder if he has a predec app ?
  14. Peckris 2
    You've been pencilled in for a guest appearance on "Fun With Flags".
  15. Peckris 2
    Yes, I have that one - a very sobering read! It recognises the 'key dates' of the time, but none of the (e.g.) scarce 50s cupro-nickel which, IIRC, emerged later in the same year as CYC was published.
  16. Peckris 2
    And today's "Fun With Flags" is being presented by a special guest, Secret Santa...
  17. Peckris 2
    Yes, that's the book I meant. The actual Check Your Change hasn't existed since predec days, though I believe Chris did borrow the title for the first few years of his decimals book?
  18. Peckris 2
    I'd rather recommend Chris Perkins' Check Your Decimal Change - Spink are absolutely way out in their decimals pricing.
  19. Peckris 2
    It's possible that perhaps one was produced but never used at the time? Remember that in 1858, having unexpectedly found they needed to continue copper for a while longer than previously thought, they must have been scrabbling around for old dies to use up which would explain the huge number of varieties for the year.
  20. Peckris 2
    They can order CURRENCY coins in sealed bags, but not collector coins.
  21. Peckris 2
    I don't think you do, except for unusual stuff like the Brexit 50p?
  22. Peckris 2
    Not all outrageous - there's an AU 1907 shilling for £75, and an UNC 1910 halfcrown for less than it's been in Spink for years.
  23. Peckris 2
    Yes, I was only being strict and technical. I've even received coins in change from a shop that I'd personally class as BU. However, I'd still rate banks as the best bet.
  24. Peckris 2
    Technically, a coin is 'circulated' as soon as it leaves the conveyor belt and shovelled into a Mint bag for distribution to the banks. However, banks are the place to ask about coins that have just been taken from a Mint bag.
  25. Peckris 2
    I've got a feeling that George III was affectionately known as 'Farmer George'?
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