Hussulo

Very nice looking site Chris. Congrats. One thing I can't seem to find is pictures of coins (archived ones) sold. I was using this quite extensively to use your pictures on the website I am building.

Wow B&CC. The extent of your collection never ceases to amaze me.

Cool I like hedgehogs. Come to think of it I like most animals. I hope he makes a good recovery Chris.

I measured the flan using the digital calipers (very well made, great bit of kit, highly recommended, thanks Chris). It measures 1.85mm. So I guess that makes it a F.325 as predicted by Michael and John. Cheers, Hus

What was the first and more honest grading company?They didn't go the whole way and say it was AT so sat on the fence, but at least raised questions.

What amazes me is how can the grading company not make reference to the fact that this is artificial toning.

I don't know where to begin on this one auction

Hi Peter, It is very similar to the double struck error farthing I purchased from Rob.

Verry nice token SM. You have got to love the spelling of times old. Raven is spelt RAEN and tavern TAVERNE.

Posted on another member on another forum. Thought I'd share it here:

I recived an email from Michael: "I have had a look at the posts on the website, and I think John (Chingford) has hit the mark. Your coin is F.325. This has my reverse K*, and the constant and most obvious feature distinguishing it from reverse M is the wide date. On reverse M it is much narrower. There are other features, as you know, but, as with the comparable penny reverses, this is the most obvious and easiest way to tell. As for the weight, your coin equates to 91.28 grains, which is fractionally above the range given by Peck for the Bun Head halfpennies (max. 90.8g). Although flans will vary, and yours may be possibly a fraction thicker than most, I think it is the COLLAR which you have measured, rather than the flan (planchet). To measure the latter, you would need calipers. I recollect that I had specimens of F.325 with a wide COLLAR, overlapping the surfaces, and I think your coin is one of these." I am still happy with a "F.325 a wide COLLAR" variety outcome. Next step measure the flan using digital callipers purchased from Chris.

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This isn't one I own, but I am asking on someone else's behalf. Is this a 1727 coronation medal of Caroline struck in gold? and is it genuine?

Great link to UK Detector Finds Database with pictures and description

Thanks guys, I have emailed Michael Freeman hopefully he can shed some more light on it.

Thanks John, It definetly seems under weight, but it is thicker than standard?

I make it out to be exactly 2 mm thick on my not so trusty household measuring tape. Link to more pictures.

Hi BCC, I received it today those are my pictures posted (sorry they aren't perfect just abit rushed tonight). It definitely is on a thicker planchet than normal and weighs 5.91 grams which is over weight (Freeman does not mention what F327 should weigh?). It is just about as thich as a young head half penny. What I need to ascertain now is whether it is a reverse M or K. If it is K which my initial hunch points to then it is either unlisted or a thick planchet error.

Hi all I recently picked up a thick flan 1876 H Half Penny, which I presume is Freeman 327 R18. The strange thing is that the date doesn’t seem to be as narrow as it should be i.e. reverse M. If you look at the picture in the book the top sheriff of the 6 is in line with the leftmost fold in Britannia's dress. On my coin it is in line with the second from the left, also I can't see any signs of a sandal on her foot. Could it be reverse K? Any thoughts, I haven't had much time to research it yet. Pic 2 weight. pic 3 date.

Very nice coin.

Hi Perkin, Welcome to a great hobby!

"It will no doubt be a helluva help to all of us in here" agreed, great topic and posts.

I agree, in my opinion the second 8 on your coin is definitely closer to the 5 James. "Is the date size issue as in height or as in spacing between beads here?" Hopefully Colin can elaborate.

James, That coin is the larger date variety (1A) on my site, it is amazing how noticable the difference is when you have the coin in front of you. I can e-mail you full size scans of the small date and large date coins if you want. It will enable you to see the difference.

Thanks josie!