Colin G.

I would have possible guessed at it being a counterfeit farthing, but the silver aspect makes that highly unlikely....definitely silver? However I am also sure I have seen a farthing token with a similar bust on it...but it escapes me at the moment.

A good way is to get an old torch reflector and put the coin inside, the edge will then appear reflected, and can easily be photographed to allow you to count them on an image.

I have found a few pieces with similar style, is that a hall mark at 2 o'clock on the front?

Definitely pressed which can be seen by the raised areas shown on the back, therefore Georgian/Victorian, as you say probably a button face

Ooh if you have any farthings that need a new home, let me know, I may be able to assist in removing some of the burden..and free up funds to help with your new area of focus. When those slabs surface in the river at sometime in the future, it will seriously confuse and please whoever finds them - you should set up a new CGS account "Ouse" and move them over into the collection

Last one I had was EF with lustre traces and went quite quickly at £30

Welcome to the forum

On the whole I don't include these unless I get to see a high grade example where you can be 100% certain there is no trace of the horizontal bar. Many are either very faint, or you can see a bulge where the bar was connected. Then we end up in a position where we would be recording coins at varying stages in the process of the bar on the die becoming filled. It is definitely an area that requires further study...if anyone wants to volunteer

Spot on @mrbadexample .......could potentially be 1914 - 1925, the surface finish can not be determined to narrow it down, but I suppose it would make sense to assume somewhere prior to 1918...but no guarantees.

@bhx7 As a result I might be interested in it if you don't want the grief of sending it back

Not a simple question to precisely and fully answer in detail, however copper coinage I suppose was first really introduced with the Harington Farthings under the reign of James I, although you could argue whether these were "official" coinage. Prior to that you could consider Jetons which were considered likely to have circulated, but again not in an official capacity. Considering the period you are stating in isolation, then no there was not.

I have always found that layering images is a great way of supporting a claim of an overstrike. It lets you confirm digit size and position, which often you can assume to be correct, but once overlaid it can be a deciding factor.

I agree with Gary, weight must be an important factor, what is the weight?

Forgot to place bids

Welcome to the forum, you have had some great responses already. Have a look at what coins are about and see if any take your fancy. Farthings have always been my thing, and as you can see from the posts above we all have different areas of collecting so there is no right or wrong answer on what to collect...see what sorts of coins appeal to you.

Always nice to get something you have waited for

Really like the tone of the DNW photo, definitely adds to the appeal of the coin in my opinion

You mean the EENSF is not a rare variety....quick I need to retract my bids!!

Okay now that we have established the collection is well presented and has some pieces in it that have some decent value to them, I would suggest dealers or auction houses may be your best bet. Most of the crowns in the folder photo look to be modern which will be worth relatively little, but the single pieces you have highlighted do have value. Actually I should caveat the comment about the modern crowns just in case any of those are silver or matte proof as well

Also worth a read http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35754738

Damn it, auto correct...or my fingers and brain not co-ordinating!!

I would suggest it really does depend on the value, size and make up of the collection. How is the collection presented, is it in cabinets and albums or coins grouped in boxes. Knowing the size of the collection and the type of material included within could make a big difference in the approach I would recommend. What types of coins are in it?

How can a system that can get such basic logical decisions so wrong be workable? The legal protection of our citizens would and should be protected by our own legal system. I like to think the moral principles on which this country is based are quite balanced and compared to other countries around the globe are amongst the best. Do we honestly believe that the basic rights of millions would be lost and our moral obligations would change in such a drastic way if we were not in the EU? But I would argue that if we were out we could have more influence over own destiny. The principles of globalisation are fine, but we can't make a single union of a handful of countries work harmoniously, the EU is the next step up and is also struggling to make decisions with a single goal in mind because each nation inevitably is fighting for their own corner.

I think this is a really difficult proposition. Many of the bronze proof farthings of the Victorian Bunhead series that I have seen, I can not convince myself are actually proofs. They appear to be specimen like and were obviously produced with special attention, but do not compare to the known proofs from the years sets were issued. Therein lies the problem, I would say they are a specimen coin whilst others may say they are proofs....some circulation coins also have been struck from what appear to be specially prepared dies, or are early strikes so they present with a clean strike and mirrorlikek fields. The 1895 veiled head farthing is a good example, they can also be found with a cameo effect and proof like fields, yet are certainly circulation strikes, but from what were a new set of dies for a new design.

I agree that was a reasonable price...I just had to make tough decisions