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  1. Michael-Roo
    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'.
  3. Michael-Roo
    … Somehow, I don't see it catching on……. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaoND3pcQ3I&feature=youtu.be
  4. Michael-Roo
    London Coins have only handled two, low grade, examples. http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=Pastresults&searchterm=Shilling+1820&category=9&searchtype=1
  5. Michael-Roo
    Here's an 1820 shilling I have for comparison. These are rarer than the price guides suggest.
  6. Michael-Roo
    Indeed. Damage aside, minor wear to the hair detail is obvious in the photo.
  7. Michael-Roo
    Obverse too. Ed's neck, back and below the beard, and the field to the right of his eye.
  8. Michael-Roo
    Thank you
  9. Michael-Roo
    Maybe its a strand of fibre?
  10. Michael-Roo
    If photoshopped out that would be a big 'no-no'.
  11. Michael-Roo
    Another I have (though a lower grade than the first coin). Type 4 in your illustration of seen varieties?
  12. Michael-Roo
    Same coin….
  13. Michael-Roo
    Saw that in the other thread too. Yes, much better than your 1909, particularly breastplate detail etc. One thing though: give your scanner a wipe!
  14. Michael-Roo
    It might be worth your while comparing this with Paulus's coin (above). The hair detail looks to be worn away on your coin, though I suppose it may be that it was struck from a knackered die?
  15. Michael-Roo
    That looks right to me too. many thanks. Its a 5 over 3 / normal obverse.
  16. Michael-Roo
    A lighter image of same...
  17. Michael-Roo
    Forgive me for resurrecting an ancient post but, Rob, could you id which 5/3 this is please? many thanks.
  18. Michael-Roo
    'Unfortunate' use of photo crop…. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extremely-RARE-Bronze-Victoria-Penny-1882-No-H-Encapsulated-by-CGS-/322313778761?hash=item4b0b65f649%3Ag%3AKBUAAOSwnbZYFx-N
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    http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/44573
  20. Michael-Roo
    I'm sure William Devane will think that 'spiffing'……..
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  22. Michael-Roo
    Should any of us ever feel the urge to go out looking like a twat help is at hand….. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2016/sep/16/supersize-me-the-menswear-trend-for-oversized-fashion-in-pictures
  23. Michael-Roo
    Now, now, Paulus let's not fall out over minor differences when we could just as easily focus on that which we have in common…. 'All hail the plough!!!'
  24. Michael-Roo
    Another token. Norwich 1794 this time. Edge plain.
  25. Michael-Roo
    Not bad for a 17th century farthing token. Even shows a little residual lustre.
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