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Here is a close up.

Whats your feeling on this. Mint error or post mint. Will try and get a few extra close-ups in a bit.

I have a full folder with all my coins Holograms starting with L except for the completer medallion and folder which starts LA. My medallion is silver if that helps at all with the stadium on.

Sod CGS....that is a stunner and would grace any collection.

That is an absolutely beautiful coin. Very jealous

Mine are identical David. The C* is so much more defined and stepped where the standard C definately merges more in with the Exergue. So it is not just the movement of the last 4 but also the recutting of the waves and also a new cut exergue. Definately gives a need to reassign a new reverse, giving reverse C for F227 & F229 (1940DE & 1944) then a new reverse D for F229(*) to F242 (1944*-1951). Thanks David. Love learning new things and getting a chance to re-evaluate my collection.

Looking back at mine now after seeing Matts and Ian's close ups I feel a lot happier as I was starting to have a few doubts about mine. Now I can look at them and know I have both the SE & DE and both are good examples of the 2 types. Its amazing how easily a small doubt can creep in. Normally I am very confident on my coins and identification but this was just one of those times!!!!

There are loads of 100% Pure acetone on the market, used for nail care, etc.... Home Bargains, Poundland and a number of other cheap outlet shops have them. I buy 300 ml bottle for £1 or if Poundland don't have it in then my local Home Bargains shop has it for 89p for 150ml. Just make sure it states "Pure Acetone" or 100% Acetone. Also its best to purchase good quality cotton buds as the cheaper varieties can be harsh. Pointless going to all the trouble to remove dirt and grime if you scratch the coin!!!!!!! Slowly and Gentle is the name of the game when using acetone.

Just rechecked my 1944 C* against my standard 1944 C and I definately think you have a point David. The waves from C* are cut differently than previous issues and stay that way to the end of the series. The waves are considerably more defined and the cuts within the wave are longer and more prenounced.

Both E's are to a gap, just the lighting. The waves I do agree with. Just doubts creeping in..... The right hand coin close-up just for comparison and complete the comparisons...

Here is a close up of the first coin that I was sold as a SE

I am having the same doubts at the moment Ian. Thats why I just posted mine above.....

So Terry, what is your feelings about these 2?????

Just having a discussion about that very subject Bob......Would be interested to see some high quality images as well.

Very well researched with lots of good detail. I am a massive fan of this date range as it also includes lots of other great traits. Mint toning variations are fantastic giving so many varied and interesting tones.

Second hand shop for £5.99. Dust and grime all over it so hadn't even been cleaned......

Found my next project base. A bit more to do and a lot more traditional..... The Quadrum is to give an idea of scale.

Welcome to the madhouse. It is a great place for anything Numismatic, and occassionally just pure mental ravings but always fun. A great set of collectors with massive amounts of knowledge in all fields. Join in and have fun and take it from me dont be afraid to ask questions as sometimes things can go over your head at first. Especially when some of the more experienced collectors start talking in what seems to be some sort of foreign code . Satin, Bramah, F62, BSC3912 and so on......... You will get it. As long as your a little mad you'll fit in perfectly

I have just housed my collection of Geo V & VI Florins and used the the 28 mm Quadrum. They fit nicely and holds the coins well. I think for these the 29mm would be a little big. I would rather have the coins held than them be too loose and move around.

Here is the link incase anyone missed it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GT-BRITAIN-HIGH-COLLECTABLE-GRADE-GEORGE-V-1911-PENNY-/162175333907?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEDWX%3AIT&nma=true&si=zg2d9oCe7BASOeGejSRm3tYA4ms%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I gave it a good go just didn't have deep enough pockets this time. I will have to get lucky at some point. Back on with the chase

So was it one of the forum that got the Gouby X 1911 off Ebay this afternoon. Very nice coin it was too, I know I had put a strong bid in but someone was definately on a mission. I was really hoping no one else had spotted it!!!! Should have known better

There actually are lots of folders available for decimal coinage from £2 right down to 50p. They have been available for quite a number of years and are easily available at a reasonable price. The Olympic 50p set have had numerous folders and at least two official Royal Mint issues. Look up the Great British Coin Hunt !!!

This is all really old news and has been an ongoing arguement for almost 2 years. I still purchase the £20 coins as a collectable, which is what you really have to look at them as. The silver value is probably more like £8 or so but I do like the quality and range that has been produced so far. I can't see me going for the £50 or £100 coins though. The RM are now putting out far to many coins and raising the prices so much that I have also been put off the year sets and the commemoratives. They seem to be going more toward the likes of London Mint. Not a good thing for what used to be one of the most respected Mints in the world. They will eventually sicken off even the most avid collectors.

Here are a few more images.