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Below is a U.S. news release about a heroic British Soldier. Looks like a candidate for the Victoria Cross to me! Injured Medic Saves 7 Soldiers filed under: Good News(Sept. 2) - A British army combat medic put the safety of her comrades above her own in saving seven fellow soldiers in the aftermath of a grenade attack in Afghanistan. Lance Cpl. Sally Clarke, 22, was serving with her patrol in the country's Helmand province when they came across a field mine. While waiting for a team to dispose of it, they came under a surprise attack from Taliban insurgents who fired a rocket-propelled grenade into their midst, according to Britain's Daily Telegraph. Lance Cpl. Sally Clarke, a British army medic, ignored the intense pain of injuries she suffered in a bomb blast to treat other soldiers wounded in the attack in Afghanistan. Despite her wounds, the 22-year-old Clarke refused an airlift from the battlefield so that she could remain with her unit. After ducking for cover, Clarke realized that she had shrapnel wounds in her back and shoulder from the explosion -- and that seven fellow soldiers were also down with injuries. Clarke immediately began moving from soldier to soldier, treating each for their wounds despite the searing pain from her own wounds, the Telegraph said. The worst injuries were suffered by Cpl. Paul Mather, 28, who had serious puncture wounds in his arms, legs and buttocks. "One of the pieces of shrapnel had torn a fist-sized hole through his skin," Clarke told the Telegraph. "I applied field dressings and a tourniquet to one of his wounds, while we waited for the Medical Emergency Response Team to arrive." Clarke continued caring for all six other soldiers as well and even aided them in reaching a helicopter evacuation point. However, when it came time for her to take seat on the chopper and to get away from the battlefield, she refused on the grounds that the rest of the patrol required a medic and she couldn't abandon them despite her pain and injuries. "I didn't feel like my injuries were bad enough to go back to the hospital particularly as I was the only medic on the ground at the time," she told the Telegraph. "I didn't want to leave them on their own. "Clarke later received medical attention and is headed home from Afghanistan.

I am concerned why Stack's left the coin listed though...after multiple notes to them about the error.

Mike, I don't think it is a US Colonial coin, as it is not listed in the Yoeman "Red Book."

I've checked all of my 1874-H...all of them are correctly punched. Good find though Colin, I'll start checking the Dealers for them. Bob C.

Peckris, Thanks for your input, it is much appreciated. Josie, Your reply included some interesting comment. I also liked the "Link" to Wikipedia. Thanks to All, this is interesting dialogue. Bob C.

Here is the add from a current USA Auction for a 1926 Modified Effigy Penny. The only hangup is...it is not a ME Penny. Notice the colon after GRA, it should almost touch the A. Also the initials BM are in the wrong place (too far to the left) and has stops. It should be more to the right, and NOT have the stops. This is a reputable Auction House, but even they make errors. I advised them of the error a week ago, but it is still active on their bid Auction. Lot Detail Previous Lot | Browse Lots | Lot # | Next Lot Zoom on/off | Show Reverse | Large Photos AUCTION: 8/18/2009 August 2009 Coin Galleries SESSION: Online bidding closes at 3pm eastern time on August 18th. Fax and mail bids will be accepted until 3pm eastern time on August 18th. LOT #: Watch Item4712 ITEM: GREAT BRITAIN. George V, 1910-1936. Penny, 1926. GRADE: STARTING BID: $500 CURRENT BID: Place a bid No Reserve HIGH BIDDER#: LIVE BIDDING: NO LIVE BIDS STARTS IN *: PRE-SALE BIDS ONLY *"Live Bidding" and "Starts In" times are approximate. Description GREAT BRITAIN. George V, 1910-1936. Penny, 1926. Modified head l. Rv. Britannia. S.4054, KM 826. Deep glossy brown, medal alignment. Extremely Fine. (800-1,000) Return Photos NOTE: The pictures did not copy through, but you can see it on their website (Stacks Auctions). It is lot # 4712, in the 8/18/09 Auction. Here is pic of 1926 Penny.

Scotty, In the state North of Indiana (Michigan), that same thing happens, with people from Ontario coming across the bridge to Detroit for treatment, when they have an issue with Canadian treatment timeframes.

Colin, Clive, and Huss, Thanks for the responses. They are very interesting, and much what I expected. Here in the USA we are still trying to sort it out, but I am not sure we are capable! LOL! If anyone has any additional responses, please feel free to contribute. Regards, Bob C.

Since the USA is in a heated debate about socialized medicine, I would like to hear from any of you that feel like commenting on the subject. Since Britain has a lot of experience with the project, it might help some of us "Yanks" to hear your opinions. So here is the poll, first...do you like the British Plan...yes or no, and then secondly, any comments you may have about it. Geordie and I are probably the only one's (on the Forum) that can remember when Britain started their current plan, but since I was only 14 or 15 at the time, I didn't have much interest in it. It will be good hearing your comments. Bob C.

Happy Birthday Gary. Many Happy Returns. Bob C.

Here is the latest on the 20 pence...$9,711,300, on eBay! http://cgi.ebay.com/UNDATED-20-PENCE-100-G...%3A1%7C294%3A50 It is item #280366586932. BTW you get free shipping with the 20 pence above. LOL! The same guy sold one earlier for $178.00.

Gary, I like an email copy if you don't mind. Send to RLC35@aol.com. Thanks, Bob C.

I just checked my 1949 Brass 3d's. Out of 8 coins, I have one (1) Sharp edge (Corner) coin. If that is any indication of rarity (which it isn't), there are 12.5% of the 464,000 1849's that fit the sharp corner category! FYI! Bob C.

Geordie, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Many happy returns of the day! I think you and I are Senior Members of the Forum! LOL! Bob C.

Chris, Many Happy Returns. I hope you had a great B-day! Bob C.

Hi Dave, I also requested shipping costs to the USA. My email is RLC35@aol.com. Just send the total price including shipping, and I will send you the amount from PayPal. Bob C.

Wybrit, The whole discussion, and subsequent return of the 1860 suspect Mule, is in this Forums "Lots of British coin related Discussions." The first post is in Feb, 2007 and it goes on until May or June. The topic is "Re: 1860 Mule Farthing." Ron Guth's (CoinKing) own responses are also there.

Nice to have you aboard. I also collect Australian Pennies/ Half Pennies. I do not have that many varieties though. I have the 4 1953 varieties, including the L5D3, and the 1933/2. Bob C.

I think I know what types of "Slabbed" errors you are talking about Gary. You may recall we had a 1860 Mule Farthing purchased on eBay by one of the Forum Members from NYC. The coin was a beautiful Red 1860, uncirculated Farthing, but after receiving the coin it was determined by the new owner to NOT be a Mule. The new owner was able to get his money back from the seller, but Ron Guth came on the Forum and stated that the coin (which his company slabbed) was indeed a mule, but it was only partially beaded on the reverse, so it must be a new variety! I personally never believed that explaination, and I don't think anyone else did, as the coin didn't sell after that. The slabbing company was either PCGS or NGC, whichever one Ron Guth is an Officer in. BTW...the above two slabbing companies are the two most respected in the USA!

Dave, How much is "slow boat" shipping to the USA?

B&C, That a really pronounced 2/1. Most of those pennies are must less clear. Thanks for posting.

HC, Happy Birthday...Many Happy Returns! Bob C.

Chris is right on about the 1869 mintage. Many of the Pennies minted in 1869, actually were still being dated 1868! In Michael Gouby's "The British Bronze Coinage" He states this, and estimates the actual mintage of coins dated 1869 to be about 400,000 coins. The real thing about the 1869 Penny is condition. There are plenty of the 1869's available in Poor to Fair condition, but to find one in EF or UNC is really hard, and they command a hefty premium.

The 1934 New Zealand Shilling is a pretty common coin. There were 3,400,00 of them minted. They are .500 silver (1/2 silver). The value is between $1.00 and $25.00 (USA) depending on condition, for a circulated example. Most of these (circulated)would trend toward the lower conditions.

Red, I am not sure about the 1950 Penny, but the 1951 Penny went to the Bahamas, if I am not mistaken...the whole issue. At one time the 1951 was much more common in the USA, than the UK. They were brought back to the USA by vacationers, returning from there. I think that was also where the Duke of Windsor resided at the time (King Edward the VIII). I have about a dozen of each!