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RLC35

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  1. Mike & Pete, I can't tell you the exact amount, but it was well over $10,000 US$. I caused a lot of excitement on the Forum when I put a picture of it on the Thread. I was getting e-mails and calls from most of the well known penny guys in the UK. I purchased it from a High End Collector, in Florida, who had owned it for many years. I delivered it, in person, at Notting Hill, in London, since I was vacationing, at the time, in Great Britain. There are 5 or 6 of these Narrow Date known (actually) at this time, with some collectors having multiples. This is a good test for Zooy, as the listed estimates for really rare coins, are somewhat low, in most cases, compared to actual sale prices. I wish I still had it!
  2. You mean this Mike? I sold this one about 5 years ago.
  3. Good point Bernie. I use my QX5 with a older version of windows on a laptop. I haven't tried it on my larger system, though I think there are upgraded drivers available. I know the QX7 does have the 8/10 compatability, I just haven't seen a need to up grade.
  4. I bought the andonstar first, and wasn't happy with them.
  5. Digital Blue QX5 is the best microscope I have ever found. I have two differant models of the Andonstar, and the QX5 is by far better than either one! They started selling the QX5 in Toys'r"Us, and later, it was sold to a new company that markets it now. Originally it costs $49.95, but now on eBay they sell up to about $70.00 (more or less). There is also a newer QX7 available, but I haven't tried it.
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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    You are right about 'Centisles'. He has been the topic of conversation on this Forum many times. Stay away...he is bad medicine!
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    NGC Details Grading...now what?

    The variety doesn't go away just because it isn't marked on the slab. -True, but I was just demonstrating the lack detail by the slabbing companies. I bought an MS65 1887 sixpence R/V misattributed by PCGS as a shilling with no error. Broke it out of the slab, sent it to NGC from whence it came back properly attributed and MS66. Big win! - This happens all the time. Many already slabbed coins are re-submitted in an effort to get a better grade. Its called upgrading!
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    Pennies High grade.

    I'll take it Pete. Send me a paypal invoice, including postage to: RLC35@aol.com
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    NGC Details Grading...now what?

    You are right about the mistakes made on varieties. I sent a 1922/27 Penny in for slabbing (with variety documentation) and it came back slabbed as 1922 Great Britain Penny. The value dropped quite a bit! Ha,Ha.
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    1863 Open 3 Revisited

    I'm with you Mike...No :-)
  11. There is also a really nice 1844 Farthing (probably EF or better) for 495. but it is also covered with "green." Such a shame! :-)
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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    Removed, due to error in listing.....
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    1863 Open 3 Revisited

    David, I have always thought it might have been a modified "5", to make it pass as a 3, when a 3 punch was not available.
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    1863 Open 3 Revisited

    Below is a reference from Gouby's Book. Notice the Open 3 has a spike at the top left of the 3...
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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    The thing I noticed from the start about the open 3 on the ebay coin, was that it had a flat (left) downward projection for the top of the 3, while the real open 3 coin has a "spiked" projection. Also, on the ebay coin, the middle stroke of the 3 points points to below the bottom of the 6, while the real open 3 coin has the middle stroke of the 3 pointing to the middle of the lower half of the 6. I do not believe the ebay coin is a 1863 open 3. jmho...
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    1863 Open 3 Revisited

    That looks like Michael Gouby's example.
  17. Excellant example Richard. I was watching that one also. I was surprised when he lowered the price, and relisted it from 20k ($)to 10k...seemed a little odd. Your coin is the best I have ever seen, of that overdate. Great purchase!
  18. In my recent trip to Orlando, Florida, and the FUN (Florida United Numismatic) Convention, I found a new variety for me. I have since found out there are a few others out there, but very few. I have a F192, 1922 Penny, with a prominent "dot" on the middle tine of the Trident. It is a pretty nice penny, but does have a few stains. Below is a pic of the coin. Does anyone out there have any information about this one?
  19. Nice one Mike, good pickup! btw...Have you ever noticed the large number of coin collectors named Michael? Michael Freeman, Michael Gouby, and Michael (1949Threepence)!
  20. I have not heard of any new copys, how about anyone else? I still have mine. :-)
  21. Thanks Dave for letting us know. I have put a condolence on David's Facebook page.
  22. Nice coin. I like the clash mark, front and back (arm and curl). GEF.
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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    It appears most of the recent fakes are coming from Manchester...what's with that!
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    1926 Change of Effigy

    FYI... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2423152/King-Edward-VIII-Thrupenny-issued-abdication-sale-30-000.html
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    LCA June

    I have never seen so many rarities offered in one auction! Looks like the penny boys will be going broke on this one!
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