1949threepence

Some nice stuff on offer. As it relates to my specialism, highlights have to be the F23 1861 4 + D on a heavy flan, the 1864 F48 with numbers scratched in the obverse field (see Gouby), the practically unique but very poor 1881 F103, a very nice F139 1895 2mm, and a very nice F184, 1918KN - UNC but with the lack of hair detail so characteristic of the WW1 years. link to catalogue

Hadn't realised that the reverse designer was only 15 when he won the public design competition. Fair play to the lad, he's made a damn good job of it.

Fantastic collection of really interesting pics, Stuntman. Thanks for those. With regard to the 1933 penny and the possible verd at 10 o'clock, yes, you may be right. Also, it doesn't exactly look in mint condition either. There are what look to be light carbon spots, one by Britannia's helmet, and the other just under her left elbow, as well as some whitish marks. If somebody said it had circulated for a time, I'd be inclined to believe them. Did you get to keep the pound coin you pressed the button to strike?

Crikey, they're popping up all over the place

That means you've received one every 4 days on average. I've never seen a single specimen. Remarkable !!!

I thought the same thing.

Very interesting and insightful video.

I've said my piece so I'll swan off. I don't really give a duck now.

At least your seller turned out to be honest, and you got your money back. Old maxim: if it looks too good to be true, it very probably is.

The Lord Clive, a British Navy warship, was sunk by the Spanish off the coast of South America, in 1763, whilst attempting to retake the former British colony of Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) after it was seized by the Spanish. Treasure hunter, Ruben Collado is hoping to discover around £1 billion in gold bullion, when the wreck is raised in March. He could be entitled to half of any treasure found. He has wanted to raise the wreck for many years, but has only recently been given the green light to do so, late last year. The wreck is located 380 yards from the coast, and 16 foot underwater. The Spanish buried it under rocks to stop it floating to the surface. A large team will be involved in the salvage operation, costing an estimated £4 million. It'll be very interesting to see exactly what's uncovered, and who has the rights to the other half. link

Well the number of border teeth can quickly be counted by the eagle eyed. I'll be watching out for such coins like a hawk in future

Here is a pic of the F79 I bought from Guy (The Coinery), now jailbroken from the slab. Grade on the CGS slab was EF70, about MS60-61 on the Sheldon scale. Very pleased.

Picked up from Post Office this morning. One very satisfied customer. Thanks Guy, all the best

We can't really make any meaningful assessment or even comment, until we see it. Please post a pic, including both sides of the coin. Thanks.

Have you tried the tracking number on Royal Mail track & trace Richard? Although I must admit, it would seem slight overkill to send such a low value item by that method - which in itself would actually cost more than the coin. Do you have the opportunity to leave feedback on the vendor's e bay page? This should appear as soon as the item is marked as despatched. You could perhaps see if they finally answer you this time, but if they still don't respond, leave a neutral saying you never received the item. I appreciate this facility may have disappeared, given you've now had a refund from e bay.

Just because you buy one isolated item from someone, shouldn't by default make you a "follower". That's ridiculous.

I wonder if there has been some sort of crossed wire type misunderstanding. The seller has been a member since 2006, and two of the last three positive feedbacks in the last month, were for squirrel nutkin 50p's.

OK, thanks Guy - and thanks for the tracking No. Much appreciated. Hope your bad situation got resolved.

I'm sure you're right, but he has actually been on the forum several times since I asked. Once, to post a new thread. So one would assume if he has time to do that, then he also has time to answer a very simple query. Namely, did he have time yesterday to post the item, and what is the tracking number, as I'd also asked to confirm that he was sending by next day tracked delivery.

It does indeed. i just don't get why Guy is ignoring my query.

Not sure whether you've seen my PM's Guy, but I would appreciate confirmation that you've either posted, or not managed to post it to me yet, plus the tracking number if you have. Credited your paypal account with £250 at 9:12am this morning, then sent you the confirmatory e mail from paypal. Thanks a lot

I've never seen one in my change, so to accumulate 700 is mind blowing.

It is interesting, and even in dollars, some of the values quoted fair make one gasp

I've seen some advance releases of the finished article on e bay, but no more trial pieces. Do you have a link to one of them?

I'll take it - cheers Guy. PM sent. Incorporated in reply to your last one in fact. Been trying to get a decent F79 for ages. Has proved very elusive.