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Pete - I've sometimes found that when I post on my phone it will cause a duplicate posting on some forums. Might be that.

Maybe he ought to consider taking his website down then, or leaving a merssage on it.

I must admit, if it was me who'd found such a mint roll, I'd release just a few, only very gradually. Probably still keep the majority for a rainy day.

Sorry to hear that, mate. Life can be an utter bastard at times

Well you have a good excuse if you weren't sent the exact coin in the pic. Although, equally, it would be interesting to have it tested, just to see if it is fake.

Precisely. That is very suspicious and sets alarm bells ringing..

I don't know. It does look genuine to me. No sign of anything obviously fake. With that said, you may find http://www.coinauthentication.co.uk/ useful.

What's your opinion? I notice the seller isn't a regular coin seller. His other items are non coin related. I must admit, it does seem a bit odd.

I've never heard of any 1841 halfpenny fakes, nor indeed any non contemporary copper or bronze fakes (tooled to look like a 1933 penny, excepted). Although it wouldn't surprise me if in due course some appeared. Maybe others know differently. What would concern me here is the fact that you got a different coin from the one shown in the buy it now pic. I'd take that up with the seller - do you have a link to the sale and a pic of the reverse of the coin you have? Thanks.

Some absolutely amazing pennies. Best LCA for pennies for some time. Literally spoilt for choice. This is the time when you need loadsamoney !!!!

Cheers Pete - must take a look

Not sure about a halfcrown, but I know that on pennies there has to be weight loss as the coin becomes very worn. It's certainly very obvious that they are much thinner than their non worn contemporaries. Although I've never weighed any.

Ah, not a bad idea, Richard. I have several redundant drawers, so I might give them a ring. Save me buying a new one. Thanks

Yes it's a bit odd really. Not very well signposted. Thanks for the above link.

Don't know yet. Will be considering options.

Do Baldwin of St James's have an on line catalogue? When I looked yesterday, I couldn't find one.

Lovely - thanks for the info @Taikonaut I may well try some of that. As I will soon be branching out into the earlier Victorian and possibly George IV pennies. I'm soon going to need another cabinet anyway, as the recesses in my current one, aren't quite big enough to take them. Will be considering the best one to get.

Anybody received their won lots yet? They haven't even debited my card.

Well, to be honest, I just spray some Pledge wood polish on it every now and then, and buff with a duster. I never received any care instructions with mine.

Hi, I think the best thing you can do is to sort out all the coins, and firstly try and determine precisely what they are. Whether British or foreign, to start with, although some older British coins can be difficult to identify. Sort them into like types, and then into date order. Selling is a bit of a minefield if you're new to the game, but we can probably give you pointers as to worth and the best places to market them. I will just throw in a word of caution not to get your hopes up to high. That's not to say your Grandfather didn't collect some absolute corkers, but a lot of people come on here with coins that really aren't worth much at all, wondering whether they're worth selling. When you've sorted, if you'd like to photograph one or two different types and post on here, we can give you some meaningful advice as to the best way forward.

Very fair point.

It's a mule - beaded border reverse, toothed border obverse. A very striking example in excellent condition.

I found it quite easy by just enabling the audio button. Next time one is running, I should hopefully be listening. PM me and I'll walk you through what I do.

In that condition it could have easily run into 4 figures.

Oh, what a beaut. Did it really go for £11.50? That's the stuff that dreams are made of.