Paulus

Yes, I think Rob's point is that they are harder to find, here's my 1916:

I did not think for one moment that you (or any US collector) would consider CGS for grading even UK coins, as you say they mean nothing on your side of the pond. And reasons for using a TPG are many and varied ... my comments were based on the pics alone. The toning is quite strong, and I would normally expect a better shoulder for the grade that's all ... one thing I have to get better at is this weak strike thing .. in my mind the shoulder is one of the high points ... believe me BRG weak strike is not equal to "wear" over here either! Please keep posting @brg5658

I disagree with both points regarding CGS and toning. My own preference is for attractive toning, and I have only had 1 coin rejected for possible AT by CGS. Those accepted include: and I would question an un-toned 100+ year old silver coin straight away, as would CGS.

Thanks Jaggy, Reverse B, so a broad face then (but much narrower nose than many I have seen!)

That's fairly extreme toning! At first glance the shoulder has a little too much wear to merit MS 64, what say others?

That means a lot BRG, especially as your own photography is so well regarded by many (including me!)

This is my best 1911 sixpence lion's face / nose - I was unaware of the small vs broad face @jaggy, which one is this, do you know? Edit: although I have Davies, just looking it up, sorry for being lazy!

It's a genuine imitation! Guaranteed!

I agree with Vicky. Dipping results in that lifeless tone-free appearance. I would normally expect these coins to show some 'life' like this:

Re-photographed using new set-up

Lol, TomGoodheart is Richard, and we already have a Matteo on here!

@TomGoodheart @Nordle11 Ricardo, if you click on the date or time underneath the name of the last poster, it takes you to the last post on the last page (whether read or not), which works best for me

Sadly, yes, I would agree

Works perfectly on my Kindle tablet too

And Chris has just issued Coin Collectors GB 2016 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Collectors-Coins-Britain-British-Pre-Decimal-ebook/dp/B01993U9XG/ref=pd_sim_351_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=51XdpDMAlCL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR121%2C160_&refRID=0N5V4Q3E0ZQMA5A090H2

And there won't be any fees to pay!

Chris, the CataWiki link appears as below on my PC (using Google Chrome):

Yes, roughly double the value

Yes, that would be the logical conclusion. You Admins, I don't know!

Hi TymH and welcome to this Forum. The marks appear to be the initials of the engraver/designer (B.P. - Benedetto Pistrucci), however they should not be present on a 1900 London Mint half sovereign issue, according to the literature I have. Do you have the weight of this coin?

Seconded

Yey you've done it already, top admining!

Next question (and last one for now!) When someone likes a post, the poster gets a notification that 'someone' likes it, and the post shows with n number of likes. Is it possible that the notification can say who has liked it, and the post can list names (a-la Facebook)?

Thanks for sorting that out Matt

I should think so, are there further thresholds depending on the number of posts?