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Cliff

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  3. Posted

    15 hours ago, Bronze & Copper Collector said:

    Does anyone know the size binder that is used for the guidebook???

    I want to put the old pages in a separate binder for reference as it is too tight to have them in the back of the original..

    Thanks

    I've also tried to obtain but the various ones I saw, whilst the spaces between the six individual rings were correct, the spacing between the two sets of three rings did not match what was needed. I tried ENSONS (manufactured the springs for Michael Gouby's binder) but no go. I contacted M.G. to see if he had any spare binders or could direct me to where I could purchase one but, again, no go.

    M.G. informed me that he had tried to obtain some "spares" but his printer informed him they were no longer in production, although he'd found one box of 300 ring springs in Italy that could be bought for £1000. Transpires this six ring spacing was the one used by File-O-Fax but went out of production 10 years ago.

    Would be interested to learn if anyone does manage to obtain any!

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  9. Posted

    10 minutes ago, PWA 1967 said:

    Thing with the copper pennies Cliff is that both dies were often swapped .So although the REV die may be the same on two different coins the OBV has been changed ,this happens frequently with overdates ,repairs etc. So although i cant rember looking the REV may be the same for both date types and the 5 die crack being on the OBV just the small date. The same theory with the 1848 that is mentioned different dies for both the OBV & REV that were swapped around.

     

    Thanks Pete. Cap off to you (an expression oft used on here in the past but can't remember who by - not seen for a while!).

  11. Posted · Edited by Cliff
    Finger trouble

    1 hour ago, PWA 1967 said:

    Its wear to the REV die and not the coin  i think ,the die was recut to form the rose so probably an old die.

    Am I correct in assuming that the Rev die clash, showing to the left of her right forearm on Pete and Martin's earlier pics, is on all small date, large rose examples (as well as the 5 die crack)? If so, die clash may have something to do with the apparent worn right breast?

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    On 7/28/2020 at 8:22 AM, blakeyboy said:

    It does smack of  a slightly mis-aligned 2 over 2...

    AardHawk made a posting Apr 2008 in which he drew attention to a Sept 1976 Coin Monthly article, "Further Varieties of the 1902 Penny" by A R Alexander and A M Lisk. Whilst the article does not specifically mention "wavy 2s",  it does go into some depth regarding Shape of 2 and pointings, suggesting at least 13 varieties. Worth a look and a consideration I think. 

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    Recent purchase off ebay had me puzzled, so sought guidance from Morris Bull.  I thank Morris for his prompt response which I paraphrase as follows:

    "This coin is a new variety I had not recorded". "Without a lot of studying, I would classify this coin as (3:15 o'clock) obverse Bull 331e with reverse of Bull 340e / 23".

    1638 Charles I Obv S2775 Bull 331e.jpg

    1638 Charles I Rev S2775 Bull 340e 23.jpg

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  18. Posted

    Having probs trying to transmit Bull page print within system allowed size.  Will 'switch on/off (sometime works) and keep on trying but maybe quicker if you let me have your email address?  Rob's provenance is same as shows on Bulls.

     

    Cliff

     

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    I've managed better pics showing the portcullis better (attached).  Have also been in contact with Maurice Bull who, initially confirmed, it might be the Bull 212b / 28, but rightfully "could not say for certain the mintmarks are Bell over portcullis without handling it". 

    I tried for better pics, which Maurice kindly viewed and responds "Yes I'm now sure the bell is over something which can only be a portcullis. It's a nice round coin". 

    Submitted as hammered Half crowns don't seem to get much mileage and to say thanks to Maurice for his patience with this novice!

    WIN_20200413_10_55_29_Pro (2).jpg

    WIN_20200413_10_55_29_Pro.jpg

    WIN_20200413_10_57_14_Pro (2).jpg

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    I have very little experience re half crown coins but think this recent 1634 - 35  acquisition is a S2773. I confess to being stuck when trying to allocate a more specific Bull designation but am leaning towards Bull 212b/28 - am I anywhere near?  I've tried to make allowances for some "double strike" evidences on the Rev but much of my dilemma hangs around me not being certain as to whether the Obv Bell if over a Portcullis or not!

    1634 - 35 Charles I Obv.jpg

    1634 - 35 Charles I Rev.jpg

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