Michael-Roo

Lovely Rob. My 1821 isn't as good as that but I do have a rather nice 1827 which also displays iridescent toning.

A decent 1821 (I'm always pleased when someone posts farthings!) but in circulation the lustre soon disappears anyway, so I wouldn't expect to see any on yours. A toned, uncirculated, example would be nice to see if anyone here has one.

Hi Rob. I too have a second example of the unbarred A's, and that one does have an obvious stop after MARIA. The obverse stop is clearly visible on Nicholson 049 too (pictured).

I'm happy to put up another here for members to have a look at….. A 1694. Not only unbarred As in MARIA but no stop after it too. Unrecorded? I can't find mention of this variety anywhere.

Yup. Don't I know it. Look at that picture of our Roo which I'm using for a day or two. Butter wouldn't melt, etc. etc…...

Nice one Ian, so's the dog . I'm sure there'll be others on here who will be able to identify exactly which 1863 you have there. Lovely condition.

C'mon people. WAKEY, WAY-KHAY! Halfpennies. Remember? Here's a half decent 1690 from me.

Another to share from me….. Not a rare coin but harder to find than the 1806, particularly in higher grades. Nice too that it has some original lustre remaining.

As copper halfpenny and farthing varieties have always been an interest of mine this would be a thread I'd happily follow and contribute to. So, for the sake of showing a bit of willing here's one from me which, although originally posted a couple of years ago, might be of interest here to anyone who hasn't seen it. A 1718 halfpenny with the first N of Britannia over an A. An extremely rare and unlisted variety but lower grade and less obvious examples do appear in the Dr. Nicholson and Joe Lee collections.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THE-ULTIMATE-ROYAL-NUMBER-PLATE-/301837440738?hash=item4646e9d6e2:g:QyEAAOxySoJTQGVo Wha???? Wouldn't want it for a fiver…...

I had that bookmarked too but, in the end, decided not to bid. The bit poking out from under the five (top left) looks fine but it was what I see under, and to the right, of the down stroke of the five which put me off. That couldn't possibly be the down stroke of a three. Still, maybe my loss. Who knows?

Indeed. I was actually tempted, after reading Flash's post to buy one of the BINs but, as they stand, even with a will to help, the prices quoted are way too high.

Good idea Rob.

Flash. Just a thought: If they're badly in need of raising some funds from the sale a collection maybe you could help her out by (gently) suggesting realistic asking prices? As things stand most, if not all, of the 'Buy It Now's are unlikely to sell. For all her efforts better they get some money than none at all? Please excuse me putting in my tuppence worth. It's a sad story and I just wanted to offer a solution which might help.

A point well made. Good on you Flash.

Errr…. No.

Nice choice Debbie. That's my favourite track on the Station to Station album. Lovely stuff.

Apart from all the truly innovative, and downright entertaining, work he gave us himself if it hadn't been for him so many of us would've remained ignorant of the Velvets, Stooges, Mott, Jacques Brel etc. etc. His influence on us Liverpool kids of the 1970s can't be overstated. We all, boys and girls, both, wanted to be like him. Here's a recently rediscovered performance of The Jean Genie from a 1973 episode of Top of the Pops. LIVE, remember, not mimed. Outstanding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmGQYCuc6M

Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQq4FH81jd0

My wife's very upset too. She's just returned home from school (early finish today, not because of the news), and I'm told many other members of staff are equally saddened. I guess, for a lot of us, his death represents a part of our youth lost. I'll be watching Cracked Actor and the Ziggy farewell film this evening.

I usually listen to Radio 4 or opera while I'm working but today it'll be his 1970s albums in chronological order. Like so many others I became a fan on seeing that famous performance of Starman on TOTP in 1972. One of the most important UK creatives of modern times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ol17NnBHk

Definitely cast.

'Immaculate condition'. This goes way beyond optimism. I don't think I've ever seen such a worn example of such a relatively recent date!

This one is my particular favourite….. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-coin-Georgius-III-1768-/161912328199?hash=item25b2ba1007:g:2SkAAOSwMTZWRyEC