pies

Another new variety... Go pies! mutter mutter

If had been an edward vii i would have spotted it ~Only cos it says sixpense on it

Thanks that explains quite a bit

Your local village idiot again folks As far as i can tell the 1887 shilling reverse has three types "loop in q", "long tail" and "short tail" so wher does this coin fit into the mix http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320959814679?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648

Did you miss this,the description was cunningly innocent http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-VERY-RARE-PENNIES-1933-1952-A-SILVER-COLOURED-1966-/221088340602?pt=UK_Coins_OtherBritish_RL&hash=item3379e45a7a#ht_740wt_948

Link not working found london coins auctioned one for £36 Auction 137 : Lot 1371

found this http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?auc=137&searchlot=1371&cat_name=English+Coins+Single+Coins+and+Small+Lots&searchtype=2&page=Pastresult

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO thats my bid

Now im confussed,not hard i know http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1909-Florin-Uncirculated-/251124369846?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3a782dc9b6

Ah i see the mistake now the pic in the opening post and the last post were both the 1883 shilling the one in the middle is my 1858 shilling

Well i thought i had scanned the wrong coin but it IS the same one

Spot the deliberate mistake :D :D

After a bit of an acetone clean

As georgebbest would say Spend most on wine women and booze. Waste the rest

About unc to EF+ Cracking coin

I hate slabs

Oh and Lizzy 2 second bust still rules :D

Im expecting Rob will soon tell the name of the bloke who struck the coin ad what season it was and what he had for breakfast I've learnt alot lately 1. I know what i like 2. I know a bit about Edward VII shillings and florins I think but no doubt what i know is wrong 3 I know F*** all else

How many engravers do u think saw a lion in 16th century?

Looks like a good candidate to practice on then

How many :D :D :blink: IS it worthh giving it an acetone bath

The Second Portrait of lizzy II

Not me best scan

not strictly true my bid was £115 but didnt register as all the snipes went together. If i was paying that kind of money id need either a proper look and maybe return if not upto spec or buy from a shop From what you have posted on the forum so far pies, it looks like you have a very good eye for a bargain when it comes to Eddies! I may have to give you a wish list so you can be my personal shopper Just gambled on this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170880241738?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_500wt_922 It's about EF

not strictly true my bid was £115 but didnt register as all the snipes went together. If i was paying that kind of money id need either a proper look and maybe return if not upto spec or buy from a shop