Michael-Roo

My wife is a professional (Dr) classicist so a thumbs up from here Larry.

Planned for early retirement began last year. Before that, 30 years working in publishing as an illustrator, mostly children's books. Before that, making a racket with electric guitars.

Yes, straight away. Still pricey at £310. That spade guinea is only worth scrap weight.

Around £1,830 Pete.

I'd happily listen to Wilko Johnson all day long.

Everly Brothers? You'll not hear any objections from me. If we're talking prog's last gap? Bring it on. Couldn't come too soon. Here's one. July 1973. I saw this show a few weeks earlier at the Liverpool Empire. I was 14.

Sorry, I can't be doing with all this army greatcoat, groups biro-ed onto school bags, patchouli dabbed behind the ears, stuff. I've always liked toe-tappin' songs. This evening I've been losing myself in the glorious sounds of Dusty, and I don't care who knows it....

Your political preferences are yours alone and none of my business. I made my 'glass houses' comment in response to your suggestion our Antipodean cousins may be unable to construct a coherent sentence. That you didn't get this is priceless.

I was beginning to feel it was a little unfair of me to have posted the 'glass houses' comment. I see now I am vindicated.

Glass houses...

Well said Larry.

There isn't a person on here who didn't make a mistake when starting out. Have a look at this link, you'll see a selection of accurately graded 1794 guineas. Having your coin in hand you'll be able to compare and determine grade better than we can from the photos. http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=Pastresults&searchterm=Guinea+1794&category=9&searchtype=1

I'd grade at near fine for the obverse/fine for the reverse. Only having these photos to go by it is difficult to be certain but Pete's probably right, polished too. Why is it such an odd colour? In my opinion £420 is too expensive.

G over O 1821 Larry, not 22. I have an EF+ example myself. A recognised variety though, as to what is actually showing under the G, the jury is still out.

Got it. Ta Pete.

Not around in 1990 Pete?

You're quite right. I have three of these chunky little fellas. They feel really substantial in the hand, don't they.

Were you tuned to the right channel? We played a far superior game, AND Columbia behaved appallingly throughout. A well deserved win.

I have one too.

The Dunghill cartoon is Pitt, not George III.

Hear, hear. A mate, a gentleman, and an expert on all aspects of 20th century English coinage.

Zookeeperz, we don't want abusive comments here. Maybe you would be happier on another forum.

It would appear the seller knows exactly what he has and what he's doing. That 1694 elephant cent for example, if genuine would carry a price tag in the thousands. Amazing how many elderly people die leaving a collection of rarities, all of which were minted last Tuesday. Surely someone should investigate this recent phenomenon whereby people in their twilight years experience an overwhelming compulsion to collect reproductions which can then be passed down to, or left in the loft to be found by, a family member, and preferably one who knows nothing about coins.

If the seller made no reference to it being a modern copy cancel the transaction or have your money refunded through ebay.