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That sounds like it could have been rather grim Peter.

Talking of pipes. My latest, Alley Sloper...often slopes down alley's when there is work to be done. Given away in the 1840's with one of the first comics. The hat is the bowl and the neck is the pipe.

Of course it's a half a crown. Thanks for that. Yep, straight from the Thames in central London.

Wish all silver came out the river in this condition.

Appreciate the reply. Gives me something to work on.

15 mm. Not even sure what language that is. Any help would be welcome. Thanks!

And the find spot would be nice.

Isn't that what Sybil said to Basil when he was fumbling for the lightswitch - except it was gallantry and girl. I just re-watched that very episode.

I'm going with an imitation spade Guinea.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saxon-Sceat-/221202980456?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item3380b99e68 At least when taking a picture...try to be in the same room as the coin.

I've got a 1967 penny, wish that could take my son for a walk! Brilliant!

In a few years, when I get over it... I'll let you know what I did to a coin I found. I'm still getting over the horror. As a metal detectorist I found all sorts of coins, in all sorts of condition. I have learnt when to leave well alone....and when to have a very delicate clean up. I sometimes wake up in a sweat over that coin.If I could turn back time!

My link "my grandmother just pasted away and left me her coin collection in among other things, there is a few of these 1930 pennies that iv been told are rare, i know about as much of as i do woman (nothing at all) how much are they worth or where can i find out and who would i see about selling them, there is 7 1930 pennie - Anonymous" Some of the comments are comedy gold! Poor bloke only has 7.

There must be something about Thames mud that preserves those coins rather nicely. There's amazing detail and apart from the ultra-dark patina, little signs of corrosion. Good finds! Thanks Peckris. The Thames mud is anaerobic which actually means there's no air, so how things actually went in are exactly how they come out as long as they are deep in that Thames mud, It's amazing sometimes they come out brand new looking.

Lennox from the River Thames in the week.

It's a very rare coin by modern standards. If you've seen one go for £2700, then that's what one person was prepared to pay for one. The only thing against it is that it's a decimal coin, and - 20p mule aside - is the only well known decimal rarity, in a market that's dominated by over-priced Royal Mint issues and slashed-price secondary market decimals. I don't see Charles coming to the throne will make any difference to its value, and whether you keep hold of it depends entirely on your needs and wants. If you're a coin collector, £2,700 would buy you some very nice 20th Century items, or a smaller number of pre-20thC coins. I know what I'd do! Yeah, I'd sell it in a heartbeat, although I think £2,700 is unrealistic.....but you never know. £2,700 would buy a nice 1869 penny, when one becomes available. You can buy my 1869 for a lot less than that....

Straight to jail...do not collect $250,000! http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/20436888/good-samaritan-nabs-thief-with-250000-worth-of-rare-coins

Ditto. A very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Wow! That's an eye opener.

No wonder I couldn't find it. Thought that was a ridiculous price, It was a 1789 Kempson Penny..£6,960 at the D.N.W auction.

Trying to find out a bit more about this extraordinary Penny Token. Sold at auction for around £18,000. Can anyone help?. Basically looking for a picture. Thanks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/In-memory-of-the-good-old-days-Five-antique-brass-tokens-dated-1788-/321030482716?pt=UK_Coins_Tokens_RL&hash=item4abee86b1c Why would you bother with that? Unless you're hiding something

Picked up another Aethelred recently from the Thames. I.D. from Martin Allen of the Fitzwilliam. "This is a coin of the Hereford moneyer Lufumar, who is only known in this type, Æthelred II's Last Small Cross type (c.1009-16). There is another coin from this pair of dies in the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg (SCBI 50, 1201), and the reverse die has the unsusual reading +LVMARH ON HERE. 'Lumarh' (as on this coin) and 'Lufumar' seem to be versions of the name Leofmaer." Anyone put a rough idea of the valuation of this penny? The Lizzie was found a few days later. The coin is much better "in hand", I just cant get a good picture.

Going today in auction. £30 - £50. Bargain. East Bristol Auctions.