Michael-Roo

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1673-Charles-II-copper-farthing-no-stops-/321798493041?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 ?????

The photos were lifted from Tony Clayton's site. http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/pics/six1.html Searching Google Images for '1562 Milled Sixpence' I found the pics to be No.1 Row 1.

All the same, a nice bit of work.

Probably been told 'old pennies' are rare and has plucked a figure out of the air. Hilarious. Very honest. Says it belongs to the right person. Correct. If the grandfather looks after it for a few more years, no collector will have to suffer ownership.

Probably been told 'old pennies' are rare and has plucked a figure out of the air. Hilarious.

Because if you go to Tony Clayton's site, the first copper halfpenny illustrated with a right facing single bust is William III. There are three imaged, the first is in the author's collection and the second courtesy of Spink, but neither has any reference to rarity. The third is the DEI GRATIA, listed as three known and ipso facto is guaranteed to be more appealing to the money grabbing/rip-off merchant mindset. It has us talking about it for a start. I contacted the seller. The description has been changed. £2.99 opening price? Very optimistic!

Fair enough, mistaking an extremely worn George III copper for something else may be understandable, but why on earth would someone choose to identify it as the William III Dei Gratia halfpenny? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161682379928?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Belated happy birthday P!

I had a nice reply from the seller. As it was the only coin he had for sale I think it may have been a genuine mistake. He's deleted the listing.

I've contacted the seller and have told him its a modern repro cast in pewter. Let's see if the description changes.

I managed eight and a half minutes before wanting to slit my wrists…… YAWN I thought hobbies were supposed to be fun .

From Hong Kong? Heavens. What surprise……...

Judging grade from photos is one thing, a coin having been cleaned is another. If cleaning isn't apparent in the photos (which is the case here ) then I think you have a legitimate complaint as the item wasn't accurately described. Also: whether a seller does or doesn't offer refunds is irrelevant. As a buyer of anything, anywhere, you have the right to request a refund if not satisfied.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Sorry Dave. My wife slapped my hand away in the nick of time. 'OOh er Missus'. And all that…..

He's even managed to find an example which has crap stuck to the obverse. £135 'buy it now'. Help! Please! Hold me back someone. My finger is being drawn to the button………………

GVF generally.

Many happy returns to Tom, Colin, and Muy. Have a good day one and all.

Yikes, that's ugly!

He added WRL to the description now. Not the words "replica" though. Didn't realise but you can see the feedback they give to others. He leaves negatives prior to contacting the seller to sort out the problem if he's not happy. Would pretty much always seek resolution and leave a positive if handled properly. I see it now stands at £40.99 with five bids and three hours to go! I simply don't get it. Even if bidders haven't scrolled down to the bottom of the page where he's added 'WRL' the stamp is clearly obvious in the reverse photos.

17th century mint employees drinking tea on a work break? They must have been earning more than I had imagined!

What else was there in the box. Anything interesting?

I agree. 'Fair'.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/coin-sixpence-1562-/231433275495?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item35e27f8867