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100% agreed. Incidentally, where is Richard? Normally logs in several times a day. Last seen Aug 29.

looks like it's from an auction catalogue, Rob. Do you have details as to which one? Thanks.

OK thanks.

As Rob says, yours was the "PENNEY" spelling error, as opposed to the rare date. We found yours in this thread, but for whatever reason Richard couldn't properly load the reverse pic (scroll down to example 4 of the "PENNEY" errors) in his rarest pennies website. Does the date example with the bright blue background, belong to you?

I think that's probably correct. We do lack manual skill in tis country. Good job Rob is so good, and such a decent boke.

When in doubt look up

He looks so smug, doesn't he.

well yes, I take your point, but he must also know that only a tiny minority take wokeism seriously, nor does it ever affect more than a tiny minority. If Putin did decide to attack across Europe he'd be annihilated. As for voluntereering, how many of the Russian population would want to take part in a suicide mission?

They could be. Or perhaps from the USA. I'm not convinced Putin has any interest in fanning the flames of wokery.

Thanks Ian - I didn't actually buy it, on the basis I've already got one just as good, if not better, for a lot more. Could conceivably be a fake.

Absolute stonking bargain in this condition - link

My thread page buttons are working fine. Able to navigate between different pages on different threads, no problem at all.

Yes, it does seem random, as many of the coins aren't slabbed. Some were slabbed years ago and have already gone past the 10 year expiry date, and some have only just been done and have an expiry date of June 2033.I would think done at Noonan's behest after seeking Richardson's permission. Interesting that the now slabbed 1806/1805, is "top pop" - no doubt because it's the only example there. Might be worth making an enquiry about the KT3 in the sense of why no further expansion beyond the fact that it was slabbed by NGC. Is it now?

The more purchases that are made online, the less cash will be used. But if there is s High Street revival, then there will be a commensurate revival in the use of cash. Oh and don't forget that in some other countries cash is used more than here, and is protected in law.

It astounds me that many dealers and sellers alike, have still not learned the adverse lessson of using plastic packaging for coins..... ....and that's just plastic envelopes. What you describe above sounds horrendously damaging. Anyway, thanks for the info.

Some fantastic coins in that collection, including 2 of that rather strange 1806/1805 mule.

Cash is actually increasing in popularity again. Hence there was a fuss at a supermarket recently where only one out of 4 ATM's was working. Customers were queuing. I think millions are realising what a huge loss it would be if cash disappeared. Not to mention many young people and those hard up, much prefer cash, as they can't overspend. Also - and I fall into this category - they resent being told what to do. In the wake of the Nigel Farage debacle, it would seem that a large number of concerns are being de-banked because they deal in cash. Not sure whether they just get told "commercial reasons", or whether they are simply informed up front that from such and such a date, they can no longer pay their takings in cash, and must change in advance to keep their account.

Most likely an enthusiastic but young and naive buyer, Ian. I see a lot of it on facebook.

I think it more probable than not, that you are correct. But not definitively so.

I'd say that if you never completed an order at the time, and no deposit was paid in advance of the completed work, then it's a scam. My understanding is that the people who took over the Peter Nichols product are based in Nottinghamshire. The fact you had a 44 at the start means that the call is coming from abroad, not in the UK. Ignore it.

It very much is, I agree. Most named sellers give their own written preview of the factors which started them off in the hobby, what interested them about the area they concentrated on, and why they ultimately decided to sell up. Those who want anonymity tend to call their collections by the area they live in, or some such, eg: the Elstree collection. Of course, he may be dead, but surely then the collection would be noted as "the late Philip Richardson".

Hmmm, yes a slight puzzler there. I can see the vertical line above Britannia's helmet which appears to be pretty much identical in both cases. But I can't see the two puncture type dings to the immediate right of them, on example 20. That might be my browser though. Also, as you say, the photography on example 20 is not the best. You may well be right. See what Richard thinks.

I have now you've pointed out that the coins have been posted. Had a feeling it would be a good collection and was right. Some magnificent items, and a once in a decade (or more) opportunity to obtain a few.

Oh sure - I was only referring to the pennies in the auction, which is why is I posted it on the "More Pennies" thread. I agree there are some spectacular proof sets

I note the September LCA catalogue is now out on their website. For the accomplished collector, it's a bit run of the mill to be honest. But for those who aren't quite there, some interesting possibilities. There's a hgh grade F14 LCW under foot, but with very prominent die cracks. There's also a distinctly suspect slabbed 1863 touted as a proof, but with poor photography. A F169 is on offer which doesn't appear to be on Richard's rare penny list.