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Peckris 2

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  1. 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.
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    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.
  3. 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.
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    Do these also apply to the earlier booklet he sent out in the late 90s?
  5. 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...]
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    I've dipped for 5 seconds with only a slight loss of lustre.
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    I didn't. Wonder if he has a predec app ?
  8. Peckris 2
    You've been pencilled in for a guest appearance on "Fun With Flags".
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    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.
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    And today's "Fun With Flags" is being presented by a special guest, Secret Santa...
  11. 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?
  12. Peckris 2
    I'd rather recommend Chris Perkins' Check Your Decimal Change - Spink are absolutely way out in their decimals pricing.
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    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.
  14. Peckris 2
    They can order CURRENCY coins in sealed bags, but not collector coins.
  15. Peckris 2
    I don't think you do, except for unusual stuff like the Brexit 50p?
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
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    I've got a feeling that George III was affectionately known as 'Farmer George'?
  20. Peckris 2
    Shakespeare didn't have a clue about cats. "Tabby, or not tabby?"
  21. Peckris 2
    I think you're confusing him with George IV who was utterly detested and reviled, and had been bailed out by George III several times.
  22. Peckris 2
    Very very nice! Your picture problem would be resolved in an instant if you crop out all that unnecessary background - it must be using well over half the image size. This took me a few seconds:
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    Yes, the more important thing is the lighting, and the stand, than the precise camera - having said that, digital zoom isn't brilliant so you need to have your phone sufficiently near to the coin.
  24. Peckris 2
    Apologies for raining on your parade Mike, but that obverse is barely VF (too much wear on the hair, and generally). The reverse is better but I wouldn't rate it much higher than VF.
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    Persist. I tried a few years running to get the 1946 ONE' penny, and the 1920 redesigned silver obverses both included. It was including documented expert evidence that finally tipped the scales, probably. As for the bronze bun pennies, I think they decided to "do a Freeman", which meant all or nothing. That's my guess.
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