Peter

Very nice Dave.A decent strike with extras. Crack it out of the slab?

Most of us on here are on acid

Nice coin Dave (obverse)I hope the reverse isn't a rat

Why are people slabbing a coin worth £1? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1915-GEORGE-V-FARTHING-CGS-VF45-/190750929742?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item2c69a4334e

I'm not that old but Ashmore was operating and also a coins digest of 1969 was full of fake reports.

How true Rob. Welcome Tac Read up on a series that fascinates you.Look at Ebay,auctions,dealers lists and make a reasoned decision. Visit a coin fair. The internet is a great learning resource but I still like a good book. I've been into coins for 40 years and my mistakes are minimal but I still make them. My main passion is early copper(post 1672) there are chancers on Ebay who list key dates at stupid prices.Some times I slip a similar coin in on a 3 day listing undercutting the listings.I get bites. Keep your money in your wallet until you know your subject. My last tip is buy what you REALLY like the chances are others will like it too.

Nice R's The obverse is really nice.A weaker strike on obverse EF details I would snap up both for £100

Nice cuff links though.Better than 1967 6d's.

We are all Gents on here so if you put a link to the you can have first dibs

They both are far to cheap for the grades you suggest. Post some pictures.

Coincraft's book is worth a read.

Looks like a Roman 1 maybe a wearing die.

Right Where do I start. The coins are worn or polished,Nice pieces of history but nothing over 5p

These are good I have a bag full....and I mean a BAG FULL. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30X-21mm-Jeweler-Loupe-Jewelry-Glass-Loop-LED-Magnifying-Magnifier-Withdrawing-/270998609241?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_JewelleryBoxes_Supplies_CA&hash=item3f18c69d59

I saw her having a crap between two cars just off Commercial Road this morning.

Buy this at least is half decent http://www.ebay.ca/itm/390467040950?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_1156

Enjoy the last 10 minutes of your birthday.

I hadn't read Clives's reply. I bought a load of microscopes and loupes from HK at less than £1 each.These sell on Ebay for £11. I've sold a couple and covered my cost and now have a lifetime supply

An English seller. I haven't properly searched http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLD-JEWELERS-LOUPE-30x21mm-EYE-MAGNIFYING-GLASS-IN-UK-/300634043699?pt=UK_Jewellery_Watches_JewelleryBoxes_Supplies_CA&hash=item45ff2f7533

Bit expensive.Buy these 50p gadgets from the far east.

I left a load of bids on Ebay toddled of to the Midland fair (leaving at 7am )Got home at 4pm with an empty wallet Checked into Ebay and had won a load.Serious shuffling of funds required.

Welcome back Mongo. Peeps come and go.

Does anyone buy this junk? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEORGE-VI-MILLED-NICKLE-BRASS-THREEPENCE-COIN-014809-/350439842334?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item5197d7a21e

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTzyp19nMisyAwPU4HrDxlL-L_cVlb2nRKpMxYzu9QvZ7m0vzn8 This is my current background

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