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UNC - nice coin The 1849 GEF+

Great site - will use this in conjunction with my other reference material

My hopes are all pennies - but my oh my still many. But heres my list: 1863 1865 1868 to 1873 1877 to 1885 1915 and 1916 All in Unc condition. That is 19 coins what an ask will be chuffed if i get 10 this year.

Thanks Nordie, have just bought the one from Rob

Stunning - now that i would like

Looking for an uncirculated 1906 Penny. Anyone have 1 to sell?

Thanks secret Santa

Hi all, Ive been looking for a 1851 penny that i can afford. Ive just seen one on ebay and was thinking of making an offer when upon closer inspection i think it has been cleaned. Look at area behind ear ? Would appreciate your input 252187066395

Hi all, Have any of you used an iphone add on macro lens to photograph your coins. If you have do you: a.have any pics. b. Any recommendations on the best add on macro lens for iphone 6. thanks

Which Derek i would like to connect and possibly visit Reading Club?

1.For me Eye appeal comes first. 2. I am not overly concerned with the amount of lustre but rather Tone & Strike - 2nd 3 - would be grade 4. Rarity And price would be determined by a combination of the above

My recommendation from experience is to have this removed by a good jeweller. If done carefully there should be minimal damage.

That really is toned so well. just love it

Looks as though it may have been cleaned

I would grade the 1934 at EF+, and the 1914 at VF

Very insightfull article - I believe that both this article and your sight are invaluable as they assist in spreading knowledge around the processes , the terms and as such thank you for sharing

Peter we wish her a speedy recovery

This is an area that i have as yet failed. My pictures at their best can be described as adequate. I will be spending time learning to improve this particular skill. But everything with time. Having shared on this site i believe that my failings have been due to: 1. Not taking pictures in day light 2. Using a Microscope or scan Judging from the info many have shared i believe the way forward for me is to get a macro lens for camera, with a small tripod. And then to always take my pics in broad daylight. Having said that i am always willing to learn what and how others achieve such great pics. Nicholas is clearly a man with great skills and vision (perhaps i also need to visit spec savers) Someone said i should put a magnifying glass above the coin and use my iphone - not sure of the result havent tried this yet. On the coins i would agree EF for the hammered and perhaps a slightly more generous Aunc for the 1899, but would specify that it has a scratch above Queens head. Hoping there is a lot more discussion around this topic.

A special thanks for recommending Smokerings - I have just placed my order

Pete, been looking for you since you first mentioned it.

I have an other lot of those 1820 sovereigns , but i may hold on to them for abitDealer paid a very good price for them , received some good advise from a few on here , but when it comes to selling i think il look into properly as i did with 3 i sold , good job i didnt jump straight in and sell to those who made offers , id have been a good 400 light In some respects your statement is not fair, as we all had some poor pictures to work from, some which were just taken from the net! £400 over three coins is not a lot, especially if the person you sold them to had the privilege of seeing them in hand?This is the old problem of trying to make a financial judgement on images alone! You have to cover yourself by a small margin to allow for the details you can't see in an image, that could easily drag the resale value down by £600...what would you do if you were speculating on a grainy picture of a replacement car, which was due an MOT? Glad you got a result though! Prices are a strange thing - I have never and will never offer a top price on poor images i'd be a fool to do that. The team attempted to get you to provide decent pictures which were not forthcoming.Had you provided decent pictures you may even have secured better prices than you've realised. I have never met such a fine team of experts as i have on this site, and for all the assistance they have provided me I was taken aback by your statement.

a very generous offer -the most i'd offer is £480 - 1820 and £500 matt proof sov & half