Michael-Roo

When grading, don't forget the golden rule: 'Is it selling, or is it buying?'…….

Apologies Scott. I'm probably being very dim here, but I'm even more confused than before!

Near VF obverse. Slightly less than that for the reverse. You were right to question this, I think.

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Michael Gouby is a very nice bloke. Always willing to find time to respond to emails about penny varieties. Pizza: So far. Trad 2 - Fruit 1 Sliced olives for the teams to suck on at half time?

In the words my daughter at the age of 4, 'Hello friends, I am here!' Never the modest one and always melodramatic, she has turned out to be a balanced, well mannered and sensible member of society. Who would have thought that? Sorry Stuart, don't do take away pizzas. Coffee is another matter. Nor me - not one of them does my favourite: Seafood pizza. Yet when I phoned Pizza Hut to challenge them on this, they told me they did do them in their restaurants! Pfffft. And while we're at it: who the hell was it decided pineapple would be something to use as a topping? No one Italian I'd wager….. I love pineapple as a pizza topping Fair dooz Colin. No offence intended. As my gran used today: 'It would be a very dull garden if all the flowers were of the same hue'…..

Yes, he loves correcting speling erors!

In the words my daughter at the age of 4, 'Hello friends, I am here!' Never the modest one and always melodramatic, she has turned out to be a balanced, well mannered and sensible member of society. Who would have thought that? Sorry Stuart, don't do take away pizzas. Coffee is another matter. Nor me - not one of them does my favourite: Seafood pizza. Yet when I phoned Pizza Hut to challenge them on this, they told me they did do them in their restaurants! Pfffft. And while we're at it: who the hell was it decided pineapple would be something to use as a topping? No one Italian I'd wager….. Damn right! Mind, a Persian Chicken Biryani really does come with banana... Now were talking. There's a fine use for the contents of the fruit bowl!

PM Chris Perkins if it bothers you. He'll do it.

As in lifesize genuine 1933 penny? I'd go along with that E would certainly modify her 'anoraks' opinion if I were to bring home one of those. Scott. Found one yet? I'll buy it from you…..

Imagine what it must've been like having a couple of bob's worth cartwheels in your pocket. Braces must've been very sturdy things back then…..

In the words my daughter at the age of 4, 'Hello friends, I am here!' Never the modest one and always melodramatic, she has turned out to be a balanced, well mannered and sensible member of society. Who would have thought that? Sorry Stuart, don't do take away pizzas. Coffee is another matter. Nor me - not one of them does my favourite: Seafood pizza. Yet when I phoned Pizza Hut to challenge them on this, they told me they did do them in their restaurants! Pfffft. And while we're at it: who the hell was it decided pineapple would be something to use as a topping? No one Italian I'd wager…..

My wife thinks we all need to 'Get a life.'

When are you getting your 1933 penny washer, scott? If there'd be anyone I'd put my money on to find one it would be Scott! If there'd be anyone I'd put money on to find one it'd be Scott!

9 over inverted 9 (aka 6)? Yes. I noticed too. Even if the seller had, which it appears they didn't, you have to admire the supremely optimistic grading and opening price!

I guess we'll all be fighting over this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1679-CHARLES-II-FARTHING-FINE-VERY-FINE-CONDITION-/231378936054?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Free postage too. Win, win!!!!

I see it was decided the front of the crown is fine as it is and not in need of any remedial work. Charles as created via the medium of Etch-a-Sketch…..

1969/1970: 1860 and 1861 bun pennies. Worn almost flat, but I still have them.

Hi Johnshan. Milled coinage (circa 1670). Groat (fourpence).

Can we see your 1694 unbarred A's 1/2d please Scott? I'm curious to know how one which came in a job lot for £4.99 looks!

Here I am having returned from studying my 1730s halfpennies yet again. I can report I have a second 1739 single exergue! More worn than my first example, but the variety is as clear as day. I also note the coin looks very similar to Rob's partial second exergue 1739. Both have the same stubby legend letters. Both have Britannia's branch shorter than it should be. So, as one coin (Rob's) has the second line still partially visible, and the second (mine) doesn't, this may lend weight to the soft strike and/or retooled date area argument. It would also certainly suggest the variety isn't as rare as has been thought. This second coin of mine is also missing the top section of Britannia's lance and, on the obverse, the R in Georgivs is also stubby and oddly formed. Photos are attached...

It's the crown on the JH portrait that makes it look silly (IMO) and is why that portrait was so unpopular at the time. You might be interested in this adaption I did in Photoshop, showing it without the crown (apologies for the JPEG artefacts): JH %22artists impression%22.jpg To my mind, it looks more dignified. Also, in Peck there is a plate showing a pattern for a bronze JH portrait where she's wearing the same crown as on the Old Head bust, i.e. much lower on the head - it looks so much better. Like it Chris. Certainly looks better than the original.

Rob, after reading your very interesting notes regarding the reworking of dates and possible subsequent smoothing of the original exergue I went back and took another look through my halfpennies of the 1730s. Here is my 1738. Normal issue but, different numerals to yours, and no evidence of a second line! As nowhere have I found mention of 1738 'single exergue' as a recorded variety it could be this is a specimen which proves your theory.

I see slight differences to the obverses of our coins too. Compare the tie ribands and the distance between the II and the top of George's head .

I see a hint of a line similar to mine also... Hi again. Please see my earlier reply to Scott. The mark you indicate on my coin is a tiny scratch. It is incuse, not raised as would be the case if it were part of a second exergue line. If you compare our coins you'll also notice they are different reverse dies. The date numerals are different, as too are the positions of each of Britannia's hands in relation to the letters. The stop after the A is also further away on mine. Fascinating stuff, and Rob's notes certainly give us plenty to think about.