TOY COINS

[TOY COINS]

Just love the cent

[Which rulers of England did not have coins issued during their reign ?]

On 4/21/2025 at 6:35 PM, Peckris 2 said:

Edward VIII didn't have any coins OFFICIALLY issued, but the new brass 3d was issued to traders for them to try them out in slot machines. They were supposed to be returned but a few weerent so these are extremely rare and valuable. Also, there are rare proofs of many (all?) denominations, so it could be argued you can exclude him from the list.

As for Lady Jane Grey, she is not included in many lists of official English monarchs - Edward VI had tried to disavow Mary and Elizabeth and nominated Jane as the nearest Protestant candidate. Even if you do allow her, 9 days was hardly enough time to prepare and issue coins!.

An unusual note to this is that he actually asked for a set of his own coinage and was refused it by the royal mint (though I am sure the rejust was actually refused by people right at the top ie the prime minister and royal family 

[½ Guilder - William IV]

1 hour ago, Citizen H said:

errrrrrmmm well it was in a field early on a Sunday morning, half hung over at a boot fair, this was the early 90's and just buying coins what look old and silver...GIII .... and cheap.... was good enough for me and its a keep 👍

low mintage as well

[½ Guilder - William IV]

Not really a uk coin if from British Guinia

[George VI Davissons]

2 hours ago, Peckris 2 said:

AFAIK there aren’t any currency crowns? The 1937 and 1951 were both commemoratives, not for circulation.

The odd few did circulate esp in the war years remember  many people finances were turned upside down.

Many of those that circulated have been melted down now as they were seen as useless as no-one wanted them in the fifties and sixties , not collectors anyway

[To upgrade or not?]

15 minutes ago, jelida said:

I would upgrade, but take your time to get coins with a similar tone, you should have plenty of choice.

Good luck,

Jerry

perfect advice there are plenty out there to choose from

[should be served everywhere]

[Copper Half Penny Collection plus on EBAY]

Yes halfpennies always seem the most ignored of the copper / bronze series a shame really 

[Elizabeth 1 Six Pence]

Quite true ,coins are often found badly clipped or with date or mintmark not clear - at least it has not suffered those fates

Does look cleaned though , detector find?

[Elizabeth 1 Six Pence]

one of the commoner coins of elizabeth

[More Pennies]

Never found much at car boots they have always been a dead loss,  there again I do go to the birmingham coin fair regularly ..

[More Pennies]

On 4/9/2025 at 3:16 PM, Citizen H said:

I think it was a 20p purchase many many moons ago.....still not tempted to dip into the ice cream container of pennies 50p each to the Antiques fair... there's silver out there ....somewhere with my name on them, many many thanks "H"   

 I love a rummage in a 50p box , have picked out many a bargain , sadly few recently...

[More Pennies]

I would say around £2

[urgh!]

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is characterised by severe coughing fits and ends with a ‘whooping’ sound as the air is inhaled.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were more than 1.51 lakh cases of whooping cough globally in 2018. The health body explains that it spreads easily from person to person, primarily through droplets from coughing or sneezing. It is most dangerous for infants and is a leading cause of disease and death in this age group.

 

How To Differentiate Between Cold And Whooping Cough

Dr Manoj says, “The primary differences between a common cold and whooping cough (pertussis) lie in their symptom progression and intensity.” He explains that a common cold typically causes mild symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, occasional low-grade fever, and a manageable cough that resolves within a week.

Whooping cough, on the other hand, begins with similar cold-like symptoms but escalates into prolonged, severe coughing fits, the doctor distinguishes. “These fits may be followed by a distinctive 'whooping' sound as the person gasps for air—though this hallmark symptom is less common in infants, older adults, or immunocompromised individuals."

 

Stages Of Whooping Cough

The three main stages of whooping cough are:

1. Catarrhal phase (1–2 weeks): Mimics a cold with sneezing and mild cough.
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• A cough that lasts over two weeks.
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Prevention Strategies

["The British Bronze Penny from 1860 to 1970"]

I have a copy and its seldom used

[urgh!]

Could be whooping cough see the dr as it is treatable and it really is horrible and hangs around for ages if you dont treat it. I had had it sixteen months ago , horrible

[Penny Acquisitions for ID confirmation please.]

Not in the worst of grades as well , well done.Few bun penny's around these days.

Eyesight improving , don't knock it ! I wish mine was 

[Love tokens and engraved coins]

Is king charles a hare?

Or maybe the true heir 

[Love tokens and engraved coins]

Its not a rabbit but a hare you can tell by the size of the ears

[Cleaned Coin]

Why would they list it as cleaned if it wasn't ,does not make any sense if they have .

Mind you slabbing companies often surprise from what I have seen on these forums

[plebis token]

Americans love coins like these 

[Scarce 2006 ten pence]

It probably is but the national papers will never publicise this so it will always be a rare coin that nobody knows about

[joseph moore]

POLICE are hunting a prolific Birmingham burglar who went on the run after winning bail because his girlfriend had just had their baby.

Joseph Moore, 23, was allowed home each day during a two-week trial at Warwick Crown Court on compassionate grounds.

 

 

But the burglar, from Stechford, failed to turn up for sentencing and was jailed for nine years in his absence.

Police are now trying to track down Moore, who went missing on the day the jury returned with a guilty verdict.

He and co-defendant James Maxwell, 27, were jailed for nine years after being found guilty of conspiracy to steal and burglary offences.

The pair committed a string of burglaries across the region. The court heard they were so prolific that they were stealing from three homes every single day at the end of last year. The pair were caught when an off-duty police officer spotted them in Charingworth Road, Solihull, driving an Audi estate bearing different front and rear number plates.

Ironically, police started investigating the pair after a break-in at a lock-up linked to both men in December.

The industrial unit had traces of a cannabis factory, a stolen Audi S4 Quattro, jewellery, passports and numerous false number plates.

[Are farthings varieties collectable?]

The Large and small dates are well collected but anything outside that is a bit specialist

[My Hammered collection to give everyone something to see!]

Probably a fine investment home for your cash over the last 30 years as well , few coins have increased as much as say tudor mammered asp the choice high grade examples...