Peter

Richard It grades as poor

I've got both volumes of North which I picked up at a provincial auction. I don't really want or need 'em. What's the second-hand value of 'em? I picked up North 1 from the Midland and it's immaculate for £10 (it was a bargain) as they go for between £25 & £45 each. Each set, or each volume? Each volume.

I've got both volumes of North which I picked up at a provincial auction. I don't really want or need 'em. What's the second-hand value of 'em? I picked up North 1 from the Midland and it's immaculate for £10 (it was a bargain) as they go for between £25 & £45 each.

The rates in the 2010 CCGB are 2.2k 0.45k & 0.08k be aware the top end rates have risen...mid range stayed the same and Fine dropped. Anything less than F probably wouldn't interest a serious collector.I haven't got an 03 or 05 but a reasonable selection of other high grade 2/6's until I can afford a top grade 03 or 05 they won't be on my radar(beware of forgeries especially 05)

Euro's and £? Although it would appear a tad expensive.

It is a weak strike and the split doesn't help oveall maybe fine money with a following wind.

I couldn't live with that.My 1698 farthings are just about OK.Looks to be the real thing

Welcome Peter from a namesake.Please post pictures...we are quite friendly

I like Azdas gun hoy responce..Pratt or Platt are no more despite nice coins

Being the proud owner of a fake of which I can't find a difference I would be very interesting to know what attributes Chris uses to authenticate it If it is a fake it is bloody fantastic.

What did it go for?

It is nicely centred and a pleasing coin.Snap it up if its been attributed to Henry 111.

Don't get me wrong.It is a very rare date(maybe hyped a bit). For my money I would go for 1835 or 1903.

A nice coin but has been harshly buffed.It is a shame. No disrepect Az but I couldn't live with that.

How very dare you...OK pennies have moved on but 1/4d's have had nothing since. Peck is a building block.I don't use it every day but it is a resource I couldn't do without. Mr Peck I salute you.

The 1842 is a nice GVF 1/- There is a lot of wear but eye appeal is good.

Welcome Charles Work experience next to a coin shop Where did I go wrong?

If the date can't be read...oh dear...is it off centre? I believe a picture is required.

I've had a couple dozen NGCs that were incorrectly attributed and which I cracked out. Checking the label is a really good way of getting a bargain, because they get it wrong on a regular basis - usually failing to identify a rare feature. My 1839/41 proof halfpenny in the unlisted varieties section springs to mind as an obvious failure; or Hus's 1844 1/3 farthing described as a half by PCGS despite not having the words HALF FARTHING in big friendly letters on the front (with apologies to Douglas Adams). I have no NGC's but a few PCGS of which I haven't a problem with.I also have a few (self certified ?)NNC slabs...again the coins seem OK...I bought a VF30 1859 farthing and it is abt VF (Shamrock detached ) I also have a BU collection of Mr Adams radio series on CD & the TV series on DVD...thank you Amazon and my girls for listening to what Dad wanted for Xmas.

Don't jest....some early slabbed copper I have seen is an utter disgrace....even dealers stated grades (VF for issue,what is all that about?) It is either VF or it isn't. Logistics means all three graders need to be sitting in adjacent offices otherwise special delivery costs will price you out of the market....unless say 100 coins could be done and then posted in one package(I'm thinking on the hoof now )

OK everyone mentions CGS....but what about sending it accross the pond to PCGS or ANAC's...they turn them around quickly and appeal to our US buddies (who probably own a large proportion of the worlds rarities).

Even though not a penny buff...this is what CM was about and how I miss it.

Proofs...ummm...they have always been out of my reach...or what do I actually prefer?...an Unc currency or FDC proof? I will stick to what I know until I have Robs millions....and then it would probably be hammered gold and sorting out the best in the world copper 1672-1724 currency of course If only. Though if I did have millions, I'd be into proofs, patterns and currency, hammered and milled of all types big time. Or to put it another way, if I liked it I'd buy it even if I had a nice one already. Current funds don't always run to a type example, let alone one in top grade. I still buy when maybe I should refrain...My silver collection will be trimmed to just a few prime examples.A GEF 1915 2/6 no longer does it for me. ...Maybe I will add a couple of proofs. I need to lick my paws and narrow my collecting interests...however I can't resist a bargain.

Don't declare it like the rest of the estates collection.

Proofs...ummm...they have always been out of my reach...or what do I actually prefer?...an Unc currency or FDC proof? I will stick to what I know until I have Robs millions....and then it would probably be hammered gold and sorting out the best in the world copper 1672-1724 currency of course