Michael-Roo
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Could be a few minutes before Rob gets back, he's just popped out to buy 2kgs of coffee and order a pizza for midnight!
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…..
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My wife thinks we all need to 'Get a life.'
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yea and that wasn't a steal either
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!
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I guess we'll all be fighting over this one:
Free postage too. Win, win!!!!
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!
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I guess we'll all be fighting over this one:
Free postage too. Win, win!!!!
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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…..
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1969/1970:
1860 and 1861 bun pennies. Worn almost flat, but I still have them.
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Hi Johnshan.
Milled coinage (circa 1670). Groat (fourpence).
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People DO miss the rare stuff. I have bought a few rares from coin dealers on ebay they missed.
best one was 3 William 3rd love token bent shillings... them and everyone else failing to spot the only visible detail one one was the Scottish arms at date.
also picked up 1879 narrow date penny.. for 99p+ postage despite the listing saying TWO TYPES OF 1879 PENNY
1897 high tides also missed by everyone.
listed William III rarities bought for less then non-rare washers
even found clear stuff like a TERTVS halfpenny in a bulk lot with both sides visable
and one i bought the other day
£4.99 BIN 1694 1773 and 1806 halfpenny, the 1694 is better then a huge number that sell for a fiver... and again a seller of plenty of coins on ebay... Unbarred A's in MARIA too..
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!
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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...
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I'm with you - I like the "Vicky" portraits, even the Jubilee. Just saw the crown jewels at the Tower (a few weeks ago), so I saw the crown depicted on the Jubilee coinage, and it's not so bad.
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.jpgTo 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.
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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.
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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
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Is this one acceptable as an unconfirmed variety?
There is a specimen graded fine in the Nicholson collection which he was pretty certain about but he had hoped to see a better example in order to confirm it. I see both Scott and Michael Gouby also have examples but, unfortunately, the condition of each is rather poor.
My own coin is the best of the bunch (see attached). The single line is clear and I can find no trace of a second (which would suggest a filled or worn die). I'm also including here a photo of the exergue and date of one of the other 1739s I have for comparison. The double line is unmistakeable on this second coin.
I'd be most grateful for your thoughts, and would like to know if any other forum members have one of these too.
Ta.
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.
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Thanks for the photo Rob. Not as bad as you suggest. Nicely struck, and a different reverse die to mine.
Scott: Thanks for the note. What looks to be a scrap of a second exergue line is in fact a tiny scratch. Hard to tell from the photo but its incuse, not raised as it would be if the remnant of a line.
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I have one with one and a bit lines. The date is set high and so impinges on the bottom line, but the line isn't continuous immediately to the left or right of each of the digits, only at the extremes to both sides with just a trace between the 3 & 9.
Thanks Rob. Do you have a photo?
Also: I was just now looking at the photos I've included in my post. Do you think there's something going on underneath the R of Rex?
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Is this one acceptable as an unconfirmed variety?
There is a specimen graded fine in the Nicholson collection which he was pretty certain about but he had hoped to see a better example in order to confirm it. I see both Scott and Michael Gouby also have examples but, unfortunately, the condition of each is rather poor.
My own coin is the best of the bunch (see attached). The single line is clear and I can find no trace of a second (which would suggest a filled or worn die). I'm also including here a photo of the exergue and date of one of the other 1739s I have for comparison. The double line is unmistakeable on this second coin.
I'd be most grateful for your thoughts, and would like to know if any other forum members have one of these too.
Ta.
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starting at 1760? needs to go back at least another 100 years
problem with modern decimals is no one knows the mintage figures of the coins before getting hyped nowadays.
Yes! 1660 would be great
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Absolutely shocking! So very wrong!
Here y'go…...
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Looks like someone has been stung! Seller has sold all 5 of the 1930 to 1934 modern reproduction Crowns and got genuine piece prices. He has received positive feedback for 4 so far.
Obviously, I wouldn't want to diss anyone in the absence of solid evidence but, I do think it worth pointing out, the history suddenly goes from loads of car parts to wreath crowns. Have you also noted how each example looks exactly the same? Same soapy surface. Same wear to the bust. If I'm wrong I apologise unreservedly. Maybe they're kosher. I don't know...
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This is always worth a read when you can't get to hard-copy books, though!
http://www.britnumsoc.org/publications/Digital%20BNJ/pdfs/1988_BNJ_58_9.pdf
Excellent. That's my evening sorted then.
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Nice Metcalfe photo.
Regarding this recent splurge of fantasy and repro coins produced and offered in editions of 18/20 or whatever: 3D printers are now capable of executing these from a powdered precious metal base. Something to consider?…...
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Either way, a truly horrible specimen. Wouldn't give it house room…..
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Maybe a tad better than that?
crowns after 1900
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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…..