Michael-Roo

Maybe, but even a poor picture beats the initials "red brown". I mean, for heaven's sake! Every single (just about) Vicky copper is a red-brown colour, even when worn to hell. It's meaningless. Apart from the polished ones which appear on ebay that is. Lovely and shiny bright . Which initials would be best used to describe the colour of those?…….

Scott. Here are a few links you may find useful. https://archive.org/stream/coppertinandbro00montgoog/coppertinandbro00montgoog_djvu.txt http://www.treasurerealm.com/coinpapers/books/Montagu-Copper-Tin-and-Bronze-Coinage-of-England-1893/Montagu-1893.html https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dannyjones/Celtic%20and%20British%20Coin%20Books/Series%20of%20English%20Coins%20in%20Copper%20Tin%20and%20Bronze%20-%20Henry.pdf

Well said Damian. I couldn't have put it better….

Did you read the item description in the listing? Not only optimistic but borderline rude too! Is it rude to say people who don't want to spend anything are not welcome? Over the years I have seen/received a lot of derisory offers that were well below intrinsic value, let alone their price as a collectible. OK, in this instance the price is just plain silly, but I can see where he's coming from. In this case, yes it is. I refer to the words used, not the intended meaning.

Did you read the item description in the listing? Not only optimistic but borderline rude too! The description reads... "RARE INDEED! Serious collectors get in touch or just press that button. The usual pennilesstimewasters need not apply!!Yes the case is empty .From an original issue of just 773 sets,after two world warsand 120 years gone by,it is thought less than 200 sets exist!! With a complete set costing well in excess of the Spinkvalue of £20000 this case is a must to start building a set". I'm almost tempted to ask to contact and ask him if the case is empty. We could also ask: Do you know how many sets were originally made for issue? Can you tell me how many world wars there have been? How long is it since these sets were produced? Do you know how many are thought to have survived? What is a 'Spink'? Why is the 'Spink' insisting I build a set? Does the 'Spink' have something to do with badgers?

Did you read the item description in the listing? Not only optimistic but borderline rude too!

No, I didn't mean the date. Have a look at the right hand side of the obverse - do you see a very much larger than usual gap between the teeth and the linear circle? I've rotated the image the correct way up, and it's still there. Particularly noticeable by REG.F Once pointed out it seems very obvious indeed. Quite unusual.

Hi John. You're quite correct. It simply means no sales information is recorded for examples in those grades. It usually applies to common modern coins. Did you decide yet on which series you will collect?

I see you've put your coin on ebay!

You'll be detecting in the Mystery then?

Where about in Liverpool are you detecting?

Yeah. Unfortunately, its quite pitted, isn't it.

I bought that one on ebay for £23 around three years ago.

Yours doesn't look so bad. As you say, its a little worn but, clearly, it had been a nice strong strike.

Here's one of the heavier examples I have. 28.5-29mm. 11.9g.

Nope. What is it?

Although your coin is certainly at the top end it is still within the accepted diameter and weight ranges for the 1694s. I have several of these heavier examples too. I don't think our coins are particularly unusual. Just in case you're not familiar with Nicholson's notes (though you probably are!), here's the link. http://www.colincooke.com/coinpages/nicholson_part1.html

Thanks for your input Scott.

Yes. Thank you Rob. I see the Nicholson 172 is the same diameter. Mine is much more 'irregular' in shape though? Do you have anything to add regarding the no stops and E over B?

The E/B in Rex does indeed match the B in Britannia. Please compare with the St. James auction coin.

Of course! Paulus, you're right. 1790s token halfpennies are a great suggestion. So much social and political history to explore. In fact, your mentioning them has me reaching for the tray right now…...

Paulus: You're right on both counts. 1887 silver can still be found at bargain prices. In higher grades the 1807 halfpenny is harder to come by than the 1806. However, at £20, your 1806 was a good buy.

Don't worry about it Charlie. Everyone of us bought 1887 silver when we were starting out. Even the members who now spend squilions on coins.

Nice. Be sure to check though what you have from your Grandfather for rarities. Wreath crowns. H and KN pennies. 1946 and 49 threepenny bits etc. If you find you have a 1905 half crown your Grandpa was a canny bloke .

Here's a photo of the reverse. Sorry, its not the greatest pic ever uploaded on the forum. However, I thought it worth adding to show how prominent the stop after Britannia is compared with the lack of stops on the obverse. Also: look at that border/rim. This is a dump halfpenny. Have you ever seen one so broad?!?!