Peckris

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question. Mais naturellement, mon ami

I'm still, of course, resisting the temptation to say "Told you so". (Oops...)

Classic! Love the boy band take off

A better indicator is the width of the rims, wide and narrow as with the observe. Best seen side by side. As with the 1956 varieties, and the "1968"? Yes, that's quite a telling difference.

it's a good bit of cheap fun! My 1971 halfpenny shines like gold! So do all 175 of mine!!

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best.

According to Dr Lucy Worsley's series on The First Hanoverians, Queen Caroline wife of George II was some lady - witty, up-to-date with science and the arts, surrounded herself with like-minded people, held salons, had a hand in eliminating smallpox .. yet her husband was a git of the first water apparently. And the original Sophie - mother of stuffy old George I, and who would have been Queen after Anne if she hadn't inconveniently died - was a similar sort of person. Yet history remembers only George George George and fat George.

Where can I access that, Peck? I've got it in PDF Stuart if you want it.... Hey, cheers, Declan, that would be very much appreciated! I recently unearthed my original scans and PDF document too, so I can upload it anytime someone wants a copy AFAIK (and someone will shoot me down if wrong) there just isn't the same depth of varieties in the 50p series, as there is in the 10p. Even the 5p has far fewer apparently.)

It's a nice coin. The only drawbacks I can see are a slight flattening starting on the hair and top of the ear.

Ron Stafford's survey of the first 10-15 years of 10p's makes fascinating reading, whether you're into micro-varieties or not.

You've correctly identified the variety, now you have to grade it correctly. Overseas sellers are a good source, as most only use Krause and ignore Freeman, Gouby etc., and often Spink as well! I've picked up a few rarities this way. Oh, I thought Rob was being deeply ironic? I equated the part he'd highlighted bold, with his reply...

That is very kind of you but I wouldn't want to put you out of pocket Chris. When I was a dealer, I couldn't give them away!!

"I don't have much knowledge on coins" Caveat emptor!!

The 1911 proofs are supreme - far superior IMO in comparison to the currency strikes, than 1902 matt proofs are. That may be more to do with the currency strikes being much poorer, of course.

Really? I know there is wear on them but I didn't think there was enough to call them scrap coins? If pulled from change in the 1960s, they would all be roughly in that condition, and would have been described then as "average circulated". Sorry. Ah well, they were a gift and fill the gaps in a very small collection. I was quite excited about them, a little less now :/ Awww. Well, if it's any consolation at all, we've all been there. All of us. No exceptions. I remember when I got my first UNC George V coin, I was so so pleased with it (still am, still got it ). So I make the toast to you that all coin collectors are happy to hear : a long life and happy collecting.

At the moment that is not really an option, I wont be getting any more coins for a while. Hence the question. I'm leaning towards the 2nd one for now It's up to you of course, but Peter's right - 1967 penny is the commonest predecimal coin by a long long way. There are loads around in BU condition and a dealer would have a cheek charging more than 50p for an example.

Really? I know there is wear on them but I didn't think there was enough to call them scrap coins? If pulled from change in the 1960s, they would all be roughly in that condition, and would have been described then as "average circulated". Sorry.

You've correctly identified the variety, now you have to grade it correctly.

The London Coin Company does not have anything to do with The London Mint Office, we are a seperate company. With best wishes The London Coin Company I'm sure you're right. It would be nice, though, if you could spell.

Nope, that looks like a very nice example. I'd go for it, myself. Good luck.

That makes a lot of sense. Unfortunately very few links are working on that page - Ancients, Records & Videos, appear to be the only two left.

Yes, that's true. Just don't get carried away with the whole "colon - half colon - no colon" thing, there's a LOT of filled dies in that series and a missing 'dot' or two isn't anything to write home about.

Your cheapest bet for affordable Ed VII large silver is 1902 - either halfcrown or florin.

You could try them individually on eBay, given two conditions : 1. List them on a 'free listings' day 2. Have adequate pictures