Michael-Roo

Yes, thinner. Same size/weight flans as the rest but squashed out to a slightly broader diameter.

Hi Dave, I remember having a conversation with Rob about this on here a little while ago. I have a 1718 which, at 28mm, is also larger than my other dump halfpennies. Apparently, as these were struck without the use of a collar a diameter range of 25-28mm is perfectly normal. I've just now measured my 1717 copper proof too, that has a diameter of 26mm.

….And from the same seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Pence-2P-1971-/142464203397?hash=item212b873a85:g:iT8AAOSwvp5ZgiBk Description: 'very rare new pence two pence coin, get an investment now'

But this IS 40 years ago….. An iconic photo of The Ramones playing Eric's Club in Liverpool, May 1977. Yours truly arrowed.

Surely mass reporting is called for then, otherwise a couple of eager novices may bid each other up to silly money.

This one Pete? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Victoria-1871-Penny-/332343386429?hash=item4d6135a13d:g:VLUAAOSwS51ZkYFn

Ha ha, yes indeed. That was quick, wasn't it. Item descriptions have been revised and now include the words 'genuine facsimiles'. 'Genuine facsimiles'?!?! Could be the beginning of a whole new field of collecting and research.

I've reported a number of items all from the same seller as he's attempting to pass them off as genuine coins. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/kwjhyde3/m.html?item=322644375929&hash=item4b1f1a7979%3Ag%3AYgcAAOSw24JZi1eJ&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562#

Its been taken down.

Me too. Item reported to Ebay and seller messaged.

His previous sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122598565708 25 bids!

Reported. His item description: "Not much more info except these are garden finds. House is old but not pre 1550 I think. Listed these a few weeks back with many comments that they are fake but I also had positive feedback from some that were genuinely interested. The truth is I don't know. Just have had them for 10 years or so just lying there & will take a chance on selling them at whatever price. Not looking for a windfall! Let's see?" His garden continues to offer up its treasures…...

Does anyone here know why so many people have it in their minds 1971 decimals are valuable? I find this baffling.

I visited last night for the first time in ages. Early Milled has become a shop front for sellers of replica coins as too, along with people hoping to make a small profit on bullion sovereigns, has Victorian. This on top of all the usual washers and damaged tat, very depressing. Look at these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/bitsandbobs.etc/m.html?item=282596793063&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Why 'sadly'?

Agreed. William & Mary tin halfpence are always available and I have five or six which I've bought along the way simply because I like them. I don't have any James halfpence though, just three of his tin farthings. My 'Wow' comment was with regard to it being a 91/92, which is very rare indeed, and how lucky DP was to find one while mettle detecting (Sorry Rob, couldn't resist ).

I too gave up looking sometime ago. So much tat. My only visits these days are via the links provided here.

I do find his listings quite entertaining…. http://www.ebay.com/itm/house-clearance-finds-VERY-RARE-OLD-5-POUND-NOTE-INCLUDED-/162610736782?hash=item25dc5aee8e:g:EsYAAOSwA3dYNPH0

Wow. What are the odds. Lucky find!

I see he sold the 1562 sixpence for £54. Four bids, what is wrong with people? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hammered-silver-coin-1562-Elizabeth-1st-Sixpence/263116385189?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D395c89b9d17c48de8b9c60bf5ebd526f%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D302402867730

And me.

Although our reports may have resulted in the original listing for this tat being pulled I see it has now been relisted with a revised, though non-committal, description. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/coin-old-1066-1067-william-1-the-Conqueror-unsure-of-if-a-copy-or-not/263128279821?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083358%26meid%3D68e3ee383c0b4fe88ea7a4b6da430eb0%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D263119103938

Listing ended. Three cheers for us.

...Though the liberal application of Brasso may have helped keep out the moisture.

My condolences. We all will be thinking of you at this sad time.