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1957 half crown with bag marks:

Not being a footballer, he got up, finished the stage (about 35km), collected his polka-dot jersey on the podium, then went off to hospital to get his stitches. He was also gracious enough to say he didn't blame the driver of the car who punted him into the fence, as he was sure they didn't want it to happen. Apparently, Superman wears Johnny Hoogerland pants. I'll stop now so we can get back to ebay's worst.

Meh. Not exactly Johnny Hoogerland though are ya?

I hope you're referring to the first one I posted Bernie! Please have a look at the second? Cheers, Jon

I figure that worst case scenario, given reverse G, is 4+G (F25, R12). We might be able to see better when it turns up.

Worth a punt I think. I'll post better pictures when I have it in hand. Cheers for all the help.

This one Terry.

Thanks Terry. Do I have the right reverse?

Not 'arf!

So, the obverse. Judging by the proximity of the B to the head, and the pointing of the foremost leaf, I'm fairly sure it's not obverse 6. I don't think it's 4 as I can't see any signature under the bust. That leaves obverse 2 (F20, R12) and obverse 5 (F28, R18). I can't differentiate between them at this level. I expect it to be obverse 2, as if it was F28 one of you buggers would have bought it by now. Which do you think it is please?

So how about this one, another ebay offering. Not the best photos to work from. This I think is Freeman reverse G, with the lower second 1. I can't see whether or not it's double cut. I am basing this almost entirely on the lack of rocks to the left of the lighthouse. Reverse G features on Freeman 20 (R12), 25 (R12), 28 (R18) and 33 (R5). So on any example not paired with obverse 6 (F33) it's a fairly scarce coin.

I'm not seeing this on any of the ones I've looked at. The help here has been super though, thank you all. I sat and had a good look through the ebay offerings until much too late last night and certainly have a bit more idea about what I'm looking at. I'm not quite there yet though, surprisingly...

I have this bookmarked yet forgot and tried it the hard way. Yes, it's much easier!

I've been flicking backwards & forwards between Freeman & Gouby, and it is quite apparent once you know what you're looking for. I appreciate all the help.

That's really helpful Mike, thanks. I guess (1) is something that becomes obvious with familiarity, but I certainly get (2) & (3). (4) is a bit more difficult for me as it looks like there's a bit of a recess to me. I don't think I'll buy it: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1861-1862-1872-1874-1882H-1890-VICTORIAN-BUN-PENNIES-IN-A-WELL-USED-CONDITION/152902303195?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 but definitely worth a second look, for the education if nothing else.

Damn, I wanted it to be obverse 3! How can you tell please Mike? I found that quite a challenge from relatively poor pictures, as I don't have it in hand.

Thanks Terry. That was my thought too (honest!). What about the obverse then please? This I found much harder and I gave up.

Sorry the picture's a bit crap but can you tell me which Freeman reverse this is (and what identifies it as such) please? Cheers, MBE

I'd suggest ebay might be your best bet, without seeing what you have. Things tend to find their level.

I couldn't agree more. The Beatrix Potter series of coins is the worst thing we've ever produced, by quite some margin. Solely designed as a RM money maker.

All I could see was a little bit of silver in the guilders and you'd get £2 back for the £2.

That's because it's 1782. Think you dodged a bullet there.

Where was the value in that lot? £75?

Where do you think I got it?

Good edges too!