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I've just purchased a number of George VI specimen sets at auction. They are mostly 1951 and 1950 year sets and the majority of coins including the 1950 and 1951 pennies are in uncirculated condition. The thing is - they have been coated with a thin layer of laquer. I'm aware that this could be removed (following all the health and safety advice) with acetone. Does any one of forum members have experience of using this method and would it affect the full lustre of the copper coins? Thanks Svenska

How about the The Una and the Lion on the £5 gold coin designed by William Wyon in 1839.

Welcome to the forums Svenska That's a nice example. Good purchase. But, are you sure it's an adjustment and not a die flaw? Just a thought. Thanks for the comments - I think Rob is entirely correct - It was only in the London Coins catalogue description the dot was referred to as an alignment spot. It must be more likely to be a die flaw.

Hi Everyone, I'm a long time lurker and first time poster. I've found the forum to be extremely useful and it's good to finally get around to joining. I've recently picked up a 1818 sixpence with an alignment dot and and a high 8. I know both Spink and ESC record a high 8 1818 shilling but I believe this one is unrecorded - it was purchased at London Coins last year and came via Bucks coins. Svenska