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1890 Penny Obverse Legend Difference
RLC35 replied to zookeeperz's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
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! -
1890 Penny Obverse Legend Difference
RLC35 replied to zookeeperz's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
You mean this Mike? I sold this one about 5 years ago. -
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.
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I bought the andonstar first, and wasn't happy with them.
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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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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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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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I'll take it Pete. Send me a paypal invoice, including postage to: RLC35@aol.com
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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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I'm with you Mike...No :-)
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Baldwins of St. James's 9
RLC35 replied to Rob's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
There is also a really nice 1844 Farthing (probably EF or better) for 495. but it is also covered with "green." Such a shame! :-) -
Removed, due to error in listing.....
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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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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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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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That looks like Michael Gouby's example.
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Penny Acquisition of the week
RLC35 replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
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! -
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?
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Penny Acquisition of the week
RLC35 replied to Paulus's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
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)! -
I have not heard of any new copys, how about anyone else? I still have mine. :-)
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Thanks Dave for letting us know. I have put a condolence on David's Facebook page.
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Let's See Your Copper Coins, Tokens, Or Medals!
RLC35 replied to brg5658's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Nice coin. I like the clash mark, front and back (arm and curl). GEF. -
It appears most of the recent fakes are coming from Manchester...what's with that!
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1926 Change of Effigy
RLC35 replied to youliveyoulean's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
FYI... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2423152/King-Edward-VIII-Thrupenny-issued-abdication-sale-30-000.html -
I have never seen so many rarities offered in one auction! Looks like the penny boys will be going broke on this one!