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My apologies too. I fear I caused much greater offence. no problem peck. That's what a forum is for...exchange of ideas.

No offense taken Tracyaw. Your question was a legitimate one.

Tracyaw, The coin you mention on eBay is mine, and is a very rare example of a variety that is seldom offered for sale. Michael Freeman commented on my coin that it is the best example he has seen, and that it is felt there are only a few known! (less than 5)! Supply and demand set the price for all rare coins, thus the price, as shown on eBay. I hope this helps explain the pricing.

http://www.vamworld.com/VAM+and+Coin+FAQ http://kingofcc.com/vam.html?gclid=CLzcj6SooLkCFdFDMgodXXwAww http://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/varieties/vam-varieties/ Azda, Currently there is only one (1) 1878-CC priced in the Redbook, although there is 1878-P, with multiple varieties mentioned. With that said, there may be some VAM varieties that are listed in the VAM list, that are not yet listed in the Redbook. The above links will help somewhat in understanding VAM varieties. I hope this helps. BTW...1878-CC (and any CC for that matter) is a welcome addition to any Dollar set. They are very sought after!

I don't think those are sad! Obviously the small date is better than the wide date, but they both are very good starters! It gives you something to fill those holes in your collection, and to possibly improve on as time goes by, and you have the opportunity!

Tracyaw, Here is a pic of my 1875 Narrow (small) Date. For some reason adding a pic file has become more difficult! See above response for photo!

Tracyaw, Here is a pic of my 1875 Narrow (small) Date.

I do not believe it is an open 3. The picture's weakest point just happens to be the at the number 3, but if you look close enough you can see a ball on top of the lower end of the 3!

Tracyaw, That looks like a nice clear double 9...good find!

While ngc and pcgs might make a mistake id'ing a british coin, they would not do the same with a silver dollar! Lol!

All coins are High priced to ANY buyer Peter. Those Rainbow Morgans are silly money for a coin that has a Little bit of colour and were minted in millions. A proof with less than a 1000 mintage compared to a business strike mintage is in my eyes quite cheap at $3000 Be very careful indeed. A lot of those Morgans are so 'prooflike' you'd easily be fooled. I have one you'd swear was a proof (frosted design, mirror fields), but it's not. Excellent point Peck. The 1881 Dollar is well know for having "Proof like" business strikes! I have never seen one passed on as a proof...but the 1881's are beautifully struck Dollars, and would fool many!

That has to be the poorest fake NGC slab I've ever seen! Tom, It is also Bronze...not Copper! Ha,Ha! The holder does not seal, and is just a commercial holder sold everywhere.

Tracyaw, If you like Victorian Pennies, the Gouby book is a must. It is the most recent, and the most complete on Victorian varieties!

Hi Colin, I did not receive a note through the system (Forum). You can send direct at: RLC35@aol.com. Regards, Bob

Gary, Auction House purposely set estimates ranges low, to stimulate bidding activity. Also, since "they" set the range, that also effects any reserve that is attached to any coin sale. Most Auction Companies only allow a reserve of 60% of the low estimate, so in effect you have no reserve at all, because most sellers wouldn't think of selling there coins for 60% of the low end of the starting range. Just a few of the tricks involved with auction sales!

Good information...Thanks!

My example is just like yours! CCGB has it listed as F-279 though. Not sure which is the right designation.

Paulus, To me it has a pink/ bluish cast...not a normal shading for Bronze. The pinkish/bluish shading usually means a quick dip in Silver/Copper dip! With that said, sometime camera settings can give you a errounous (sp) coloring. Just MHO.....

Nice Half Penny Rob! That may have been it.

I think the estimate is pretty close. Especially since it looks to have been chemically dipped! Still a nice example.

Is there a 1869 proof farthing? I don't see one in the book.

Another coin I picked up at the recent ANA "Worlds Fair of Money" in Chicago. A 1861 Half Penny, with a doubled 2nd "1" in the date. I seem to recall someone posted this type, of Half Penny, on an earlier post, but I'm not sure who it was. I recently sold a Penny with this same configuration, but this is the first Half Penny I have seen with this date type.

I think it is either VF or GVF, but it does have a weak reverse. Worth about 450 to 500 pounds...IMHO!

Dave, I just took a look at Martin Platt's 1860, that you guys referred too...in my opinion it really is a Mule...FYI! Ha,Ha

Here is what a real Mule looks like. It has some edge marks on the reverse, but it is the real thing! I just picked it up at the "ANA Worlds Fair of Money" in Chicago yesterday. Believe me...I'll take a lot less the 1,250 for it! Ha,Ha!