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  1. Michael-Roo
    Ta Richard. It was all about the image file sizes. 500 max, I had to post each page in turn. Part one, part two etc. Thanks for tidying it up.
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    Page four.
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    Page three.
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    Page two.
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    Bored this evening so have been flicking through some old books. This article may be of some interest. Connoisseur Magazine , November 1904. Page one.
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    Exactly. I thought the description and workmanship didn't at all tally. There are definitely border teeth evident on the 'blank' reverse too.
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    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUEEN-VICTORIA-PATTERN-OR-TRIAL-1878-HALFCROWN-VERY-RARE-NICE-CONDITION-/322451306871?hash=item4b13987977:g:XLcAAOSwbdpWW2nq
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    Providing it will be free P&P.
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    Many thanks. When you say 'struck at a specific point in time' are you aware of 1717 proofs being struck from existing dies some years later? Also, could it be one or more test strikes of the BMC 771 dies where made in copper before producing the run of silver specimens?
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    Thanks Rob. Your input will be greatly appreciated as I've not been able to find any record of this one myself.
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    As he is the resident halfpenny expert this is probably one for Rob. There's a 1717 copper proof halfpenny I've owned for some years which has an inverted reverse. Other copper examples which I've been able to find online all have an upright reverse and do not die match with my coin. The only perfect die match I can find with an inverted reverse is BMC 771 but all those I've found are in silver only. Does anyone know of others matching BMC 771 struck in copper? Thank you.
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    I see you've put it for auction on ebay with an opening price of £100 (same photos). That was fast work if you only found it today and are unsure of its value. I doubt you'll get what you're asking, but you never know. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/1863-Shilling-Rare-Date-/182432707511?hash=item2a79d633b7:g:BkcAAOSwLEtYh4er
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    Certainly a scarce date. Worth about £60-£80 in this condition?
  14. Michael-Roo
    'In the town, where I was born, lived a ma-ha-han, who sailed to sea….' etc. etc.
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    I see the vendor has now involved himself in a spat with other members on Coin Community Forum over their assessment of his 1888 crown. They're all wrong, he's right. Oh, and he's now upgraded his opinion of this 'beautifully lustred, liquid silver (????)' stunner to FDC!!!!! What a knob.
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    I always did find American gradings confusing, but now I think I'm beginning to get the hang of it. So, let's see: ah yes, got it, their 'Choice Uncirculated' is our 'Fine'.
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    … Somehow, I don't see it catching on……. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaoND3pcQ3I&feature=youtu.be
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    London Coins have only handled two, low grade, examples. http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=Pastresults&searchterm=Shilling+1820&category=9&searchtype=1
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    Here's an 1820 shilling I have for comparison. These are rarer than the price guides suggest.
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    Indeed. Damage aside, minor wear to the hair detail is obvious in the photo.
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    Obverse too. Ed's neck, back and below the beard, and the field to the right of his eye.
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    Thank you
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    Maybe its a strand of fibre?
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    If photoshopped out that would be a big 'no-no'.
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    Another I have (though a lower grade than the first coin). Type 4 in your illustration of seen varieties?
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