PWA 1967

Yes.Its now been attributed by Michael Gouby as BP1895Bb. They are much scarcer than the standard one in the top picture 👍

About 5 /6 years ago i was the underbidder on the 1898 wide date in LCA that sold for £150+.Since then i have looked at hundereds if not thousands and a lot scarcer.I have found 4 decent ones (well 3 as Jon on here spotted one for me on facebook over 2 years ago ) so should say bought 4.The one you have i bought in America and Damian sold you on eBay ,another i Let Terry have as again you dont see them so often.I have a spare in a CGS slab graded 70 (just wide date on the slab ,the one Jon spotted) and then the one pictured in an NGC slab.I have had perhaps about 15 others but all really low grade similar to the one that sold for £29 in LCA which is the same one that sold about 15 years previously for £90. The narrow date bisect is also much scarcer than the wider one ,much more than 1/3 IMO and have never seen one better than VG to Fine other than your own. As Ian said to me a few years ago "have you got a thing about these 1898 pennies " which although sad 😃 was when i was quite ill and looking every day. So i have looked at a lot ,however there will be plenty more turn up if someone wants one ,which they probably dont.😃

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=meteovlora&hash=item4b77fcb428%3Ag%3Am~AAAOSwclheOG6o&item=324135597096&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xpenny.TRS0&_nkw=penny&_sacat=0 This clown is not just listing them at daft prices but unfortunately people are buying them.

Sorry if i have confused things Terry. Your top picture is BP1898Ba....New variety. Second picture BP1898B.....As it has always been.

Its a bit coincidental Jerry but was only talking to Michael Gouby yesterday about these 1898 Pennies as a couple of forum members know. The picture of this one (my own ) is not in Gouby and now attributed by Michael as BP1898Ab 11 Teeth wide date. The picture of your 1898 is now attributed by Michael is BP1898Ba 10-75 Teeth Bisect and a slightly different font than just 1898B and not 11 Teeth......Although its not 100% clear on your picture Terry has a really good image that hopefully he will share.

No.Nothing wrong with it ,from the picture it may of had a wash or light clean but the coin is what it is. Remember sometimes coins that were struck in the millions will have part of the dies that become worn and also some parts weakly struck ,this will make the coin appear to have uneven wear. Pete.

I think Jon is right Terry as i used to be looking for them all almost daily. The F/B was not recorded and only quite recently discovered ,so plenty have been sold with the variety not attributed. When the first one sold that was heavily cleaned people maybe were not convinced what it was and sold for £9 LOT 2653 1/9/2013. In the same Auction on the same day 1/9/2013 LOT 2649 sold not attributed. Lots of people ( dont want one) dont look for them or because they are not in a book dont know what to look for. Plenty turn up on ebay though and more common than the other two. http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=Pastresults&searchterm=1858+Penny&searchtype=1 Pete.

A couple from Jack at coopers coins that are both BU in hand.

Another 1915 Recessed ear which although not as good as my best one has only a tiny amount of the tooth missing.

Another one i bought a couple of weeks ago 1915 Recessed ear.

The OBV has just got verd or crap on and quite a common bun penny especially in that grade. It is genuine though.

Yes its genuine 🙂

Any chance of a bigger picture please Eric ?

If you look at the picture and compare the hair with a normal 1865 you will notice its different . These are patterns with a different design which are scarce / rare with low mintages and command a premium.

I dont know how to copy and post the picture of the REV. Coin aquisition of the week thread page 92.

I think its Garys on here Jon as seen it before and seem to remember it was his 🙂

https://www.royalmint.com/the-royal-mint-experience/vip/ These are the other tours that may be more suitable for people with a pre-decimal interest.

I know a couple of penny collectors who went on the bronze VIP tour that they both enjoyed 👍

Thats bob on Shane and really nice 👍

That depends on your eyesight and you need it for Bryan. I like these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30X-60X-Magnifier-LED-Light-Jeweller-Antique-Eye-Magnifying-Optical-Glass-Loupe/263824335626?hash=item3d6d27e30a:g:occAAOSwfQtbUCy1 Pete.

Where are those numbers from please Kev,i thought the 1985 seemed low and just read its 3,400,000. Do you know which is right please ?

Yes its OBV 1 so F174 🙂

Yes its definately REV A so either F174 or F176. The Gap / colon does look wider ,however the I of IMP does look to tooth ,would need a clearer picture to be certain i think 🙂 OZ John if the I of IMP points to a tooth its F176 if its to a gap its F174 ,there are other indicators but thats the one i use first. Having another look at the indicators i do think its a F174