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The Gouby estimate is only that, an estimate, with no way to authenicate it. The 1869 in VF or better really gets hard to find. Most of the 1869's offered are dinged, gouged, worn smooth, partial date, etc. I am lucky enough to have an EF in my set. Bob C.

Red, You are right. especially about the 1869 penny. Michael Gouby, in his book estimates the actual number of pennies baring the 1869 date at only 430,000! Bob C.

110 pounds sterling is probably a fair price for the book. It is going for $275 to $345 on the open market right now. The 1964 edition is the second edition, which is what I have. The first edition is a 1960 volume. Bob C.

Sergy, I have a couple of them, and just checked them both, neither one has the doubling. I assume that the date has been repunched. Bob C.

I sent the 1926 seller a note at his website (unlimitedcoins.co.uk). He has a similar, or the same 1926 listed as an ME there. I hope it helps to keep him from making a mistake in the sale. Bob C.

David, You are correct. The link you show is an ME! ( and a pretty nice one). Bob C.

I don't think the 1926 shown is a ME. You can tell by the stop after GRA. The stop should almost touch the base of the A, in the ME. The one shown has the stop midway between the A and the B of BRITT, which is a dead giveaway, that it is not a ME. Bob C.

Teg, The coin you linked to in your post is being sold by Michael Freeman, so it must have more value than you or I expect! <gggg>. Bob C.

Congradulations! Nothing in your life will mean more to you than an addition to the family. I am glad mother and child are doing well. Bob C.

Josie, The dental system seems a little hard to deal with in the uK. The prices are much less than they are in the U.S. though. Congress is again talking about National HealthCare here. It really sounds like a solid concept, but in real practice, I don't think it has lived up to the hype. Thanks for the article. Bob C.

Hus, High quality site. Nice job! Bob C.

Scotty, I have never seen your list before, but that is differant situation than what I was referring too. Your list is civilian deaths, ie... not as a result of military action in combat, as in the incident in Vietnam (Mai Lai). I thought you were referring to deaths in combat. Obviously if you murder someone in a distant country...England, etc., you will have to answer for it, just as you would here in the USA. Our servicemen stationed in England, during WWII, were there at the courtesy of the English government, and civilian rules apply in that situation, even if you are in the military (in the military it's called "in hands of civilian authorities"). Those types of situations (assaults) happened in the Japanese Islands also, after the war, (issues with servicemen assualting civilians, while on liberty), and those GI's were sent to jail. The incident I was referring to was the only "military" execution of an American soldier in combat. That incident took place in Germany, when the then General Eisenhower, failed to grant a pardon. That execution was the only one since that time, by the U.S. Military. At any rate they all paid for their deeds, one way or another. Bob C.

Scotty, By "Yank"...if you are referring to an U.S. Service man. That is an incorrect statement. The only U.S. Serviceman ever executed in WWII, was a soldier that refused to go back into combat... it was not for killing civilians. It was thought in later years, that the guy really had a nervous breakdown, and was not suitable to return to the front, and probably should have been hospitalized, instead of executed for cowardice. In my lifetime, and that includes the 2nd WW, that was the only incident of a U.S. soldier being executed by the U.S. Bob C.

Teg, You are correct...I did not want to imply the coin's grade at EF. I was using the CCGB price guide, and the only circulated price it had for that farthing was EF. That was just for reference. I just bought a 1823 farthing with Roman numeral I for a one. It is supposed to be VF, but here in the USA, that could mean anything from Poor to VF. We don't do a very good job of grading GB coins! Bob C.

Jason, The guidebook shows 200 pounds in EF, but I think that is a little high. I have one about the same grade as yours, but I don't remember what I paid for it. Bob C.

Dave, I just checked the Peck Book, and it doesn't show any varieties. It says the following. P1608 1839 Rarity (S) Obv dies from Maundy 2 pence dies. That doesn't mean, that some varieities may not have been found since the reference though. Bob C. ps Michael Gouby does not show any varieites either.

I expect that one to go as far as the last one she proposed back in ca. 1993 when she was President by proxy. I'm with you Scotty...good call! Bob C.

One of the U.S. Presidential Hopeful's (Hillary Clinton)is pushing socialized medicine, as a part of her Polictical platform. But the more I hear from you all on the forum about making dental appointments, makes me wonder, if that is really a betterment! I hate to go to the dentist, and always have, but it is really easy to accomplish here...you just call up and make an appointment. Usually a day or two at the longest. I think I better hope that we stay where we are, with respect to medical care! Have a great week everyone! Bob C.

Thanks to all for your comments. I got the lead for this one from Phil (Custard1966). One more (1846) and I've got my Victoria Pennies complete (as I will ever get it!). Everyone here at the forum has helped a lot in my search. Thanks to all. Bob C.

Scotty, Hussulo, Here is the reverse of the 1845 Penny. Bob C.

I couldn't have put it better myself! <gggggg>. Bob C.

I had intended to take a pic of the reverse also, but my camera battery gave out! Bob C.

Here is the latest addition to my Victoria Penny Collection, thanks to a lead from the Forum. 1845 Penny. Bob C.

Chris, A little help with what is undervalued...I think the1845, 1846 and 1849 Victoria pennies, are way under the market valued in the CCGB, if you can find one. I just bid at the London Coin Auction on a EF+ 1849 with an estimated Value 1100 to 1400 pounds. I bid the high end at 1400, but the coin went for 2100! As for the 1846, I have still yet to find one for sale! These low mintage Victoria's have got to be classics, with the low mintage, and the market getting bigger for them. IMHO! Bob C.

I have the same edition, and believe me that was a bargain! Check out what Able books wants for them. That was a great catch for the Buyer! Bob C.