Michael-Roo

You're quite right! Pre 1797 1/4d and 1/2d copper is a great series. Lots to look out for and still new things to be discovered. I'll dig out some of my own oddities and post on here as we go.

Believe me when I say I'm WILLING these to be missing N Scott. I love the William 1/2ds and find the varieties fascinating. What troubles me is how common it is to find coins from the series which display areas of strike so weak as to render portions of the design and legend all but non existent. Another thing to consider would be this: if the variety is as super rare as Peck and Nicholson say it is, how were you able to discover two new ones so easily? I'm not dissing your coins, just being level headed about them. If both are BRITA NIA I'll be as pleased as you.

http://www.colincooke.com/coinpages/nicholson_part2.html Coins 102 and 103 here described. 102 refers to the Peck example. 103 is unconfirmed. Unfortunately, neither photograph is clear enough to confirm as viewed on screen.

Its difficult to tell. The letter N does appear to be missing in each of the photos but then so too is Britannia's forearm, hand, and sprig. Nice finds if they do indeed turn out to be examples of the missing N variety though as very few are known.

Here are some (slightly) improved photos of my best 1673 'no stops' including a close up of the date. I'd go back to my original enquiry; do any other forum members own an example of this variety and, if yes, how does it grade? It would be interesting to see if we can better Mr. Cooke's research which found good fine as being the best known.

Looks a bit like a Nero. Looking at the photos I can't tell if it is genuine or repro. Very nice if genuine!

Thanks Copper 123. Can I quote you on that? Are you aware of any circulating in a grade superior to my best example?

Years ago (pre interweb) I bought a 1700 halfpenny from a postal dealer's list. Described as 'fine' the coin received was one of the worst washers I'd ever seen. Returned, of course. Thankfully, there have only been one or two further postal disasters since. These too were returned. Now, I'm not saying these dealers were using Photoshop to tweak their images, but I'll leave it to you to make up your own mind….

I hear you. Once bitten, twice shy, etc. etc.

Fascinating Rob. Thank you. I'll certainly chase up the information you mention. In the meantime, here's my other example for comparison (which, I think, grades the same as the Colin Cooke coin).

Are you sure Rob? Wouldn't that make this a mega rare unrecorded version of the no stops variety?

Hi all. A rare variety which is mentioned in the Colin Cooke collection as never having been seen by him in a grade better than good fine. His own coin, which is pictured in the collection, has been graded as fine. Here's the better of two examples I own. Clearly much better than Mr. Cooke's but which I'd personally grade as fine too (or possibly a smidge better). Spink haven't recorded one as being sold above fine for many years. I'd be interested to know if any other forum members have one superior to mine.

Tempted?….. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-1860-bun-head-penny-good-condition-/141429699515?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item20edddf3bb

I do remember those American Civil War cards! There was a bit of a fuss about them as I remember - rather a lot featured soldiers with blood pouring from open wounds. PG-rated stuff by today's standards. Wasn't there also a 'War Of The Worlds' series equally as "scary"? Did the Civil War packets also include repro and/or fantasy banknotes of the period too? I collected the Batman, Captain Scarlet, Tarzan, footballers too. Also; the cards which came with tea such as 'Trees of Britain', 'Kings and Queens' etc.

Not for me, thanks.

Shouldn't be allowed.

Can we see the ad please Colin? I can't find an online link. I think it may be the first time in my life I've gone searching for the Daily Mail…..

$205.70. Wha?!?!?!

Just received a message from the seller. He is withdrawing the lots.

The same seller has a Henry VIII repro listed too. I've sent a message pointing out neither coins are genuine. Lets see if the descriptions are updated.….

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hammered-silver-coin-Henry-V11-/291252881979?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276#

Maybe some sort of guild, lodge, society etc?

Poorly cut and showing part of the beaded border from the next coin on the strip. Unusual.

The same seller has a low grade 1787 shilling on offer with a buy it now price of £75!

From the June issue. Could someone please explain this joke to me?