The Coinery

Who can grade, either in standard letter grade or CGS grade the 3 attached photos There will be a prize for the numismatist with the 3 grades accurately graded !!! An before you ask Pete - NO I won't PM you the answers :-)

have you actually counted them Matt ???

One cannot refer to Ones Majesty as a Bird - I think "Cabbage" is the current slur / nickname - I agree you did find a Bird - Our Queen has a cracking coin collection - I wonder if she is on this site as a member ?

I think I have what the Chinese would agree is the Luckiest Coin EVER. The CGS grade for this coin is: 88 The UIN for this coin is: 8888 The year is 1953 . . . . And in this there is even more luck: 9 -1 = 8 . . . .5+3 = 8 So 88 + 8888 + 8 + 8 = A very lucky year. I looked hard for a Rooster but only found Lions, a Harp and The Queen. I tried to make a "Fowl" or "Bird" related word from the Reverse and Obverse inscriptions but none with mentioning. Have you ever seen a luckier coin ?

Never thought of that. Possibly it was a mock up to show the Head Coinier at KN as making dies then was a labour intensive operation. Good observation !

Lets hope I have the ability to extrapolate information from missing data then

Provenance I have some from the collector I bought it from. To get provenance before this without paperwork would be near impossible. I would appreciate any information on this coin as I strive to learn as much as I can about my coins as when I retire I have intentions of a book. All contributors will get a mention - your pseudonym could be "Señor español dinero" I am going to PM you some thing to look at . . . .

Do you have any Pennies or other denomination Edward VII to swap or sell in a deal for this ?

The coin in the photo is mine in my collection. I have searched for info and come up empty handed. I did enjoy you motto: There are 2 types of people in this world, those with the ability to extrapolate information from missing data - This obviously applies to me :-)

I understand now. You are referring to coins minted by the Kings Norton mint. I told you it was a rookie mistake. Thank you for taking the time to explain - Appreciated !

That look very much like the same coin as mine but with far more detail. Are you doing this to upset me ?

Nordle has caused me a problem now - Just when I thought i was getting to near complete my Edward VII penny collection he shows me another addition Muchas Gracias Amigo :-)

Hi Rob With me being a novice I don't understand the connection between my 1902 penny and the 1918/19 ones. Sorry to ask what is such a "Rookie" question but I would appreciate an in-depth reply Regards Guy

All that glitters is not gold - so they say. Like Sword said leaving aside the value there are some pennies with full lustre that have more eye appeal than an Australian Bikini Models a**e. At least with the pennies you have a chance to have one in your hands to fondle and closely examine. . . For me the pre 1860 ticker flan pennies with lustre are amazing works of art and I have never been bored admiring their beauty. The 1934 Crown is a favourite of mine and on the higher grades, maybe due to the 70% + silver content, the fields are mesmerising. Finally the reverses of some Florins and Half Crowns have such intricate detail that they could easily be described as beautiful.

The only information I have on this coin is as follows: "Kings Norton Metal Company Trial piece. Obverse: Bust right within raised inner circle and outer border of linked circles, no legend. Reverse: KINGS NORTON METAL CO L.D around an border of linked circles, this encircling 10 small circles and a further border of linked circles, the cypher KNM within. Weight 10.19 grammes" It is a lovely quirky coin which I bought last year. It is slabbed by CGS at grade 65 which is GEF grade to non Coin Coffin Collectors. The Obverse is worn and could possibly be a weak strike as it certainly won't be a worn die. It is the only one known to CGS and I would appreciate any information upon it for my records

So you dont deny it then !!!

The pH is just the strength of the acidity / alkalinity. I am assuming (ass U me) that silver dip is an acid but whether it is or not providing the opposite on the pH table is used then there should be no problem. There are brands of soap with neutral pH which are good for the skin. I have use Imperial Leather for 50 years to my knowledge and my face has not dropped off. As I am sure you have I have some really crappy coins that have been dipped and I will have a play and report back. My "Ice Hockey Puck" method does give results. BUT just give it ONE crack with a hammer. We did try melting the "puck" but the results we not as good. Let me know if you have a go.

Cheeky Bugger - Just seen this. At least I don't need Special Home Office Clearance to leave and return to the UK

You would hope that the TPG's did their home work and use a plastic which is inert to metal. Due to the inherent undulation of the raised areas of a coin V the smooth internal face of the coin there is going to be air in the capsule. I have seen on two coin verdigris increase in size during their time in slabs. If a chemical reaction was already occurring when the coin was inserted then there is no reason why the reaction would stop. If you are concerned about the reaction enough to remove the coin to save it them possibly you could test the coins pH on its surface and then dunk and soak the coin in an equally alkali pH solution which logically could counter the reaction. I have never tried this and I would naturally recommend you attempt this upon a worthless coin. In the past I have used my Wife's ear buds and hot water to remove gunk and clag from my coins. I have copied this bit which is underlined: " Blue litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions and red litmus paper turns blue under basic or alkaline conditions, with the color change occurring over the pH range 4.5–8.3 at 25 °C (77 °F). Neutral litmus paper is purple." Observing the colour of the litmus paper would not be an exact science but by getting the colour a near to purple as you could is at least reducing the reaction and thus slowing it down so staving off the reaction speed if not stopping it. In England we have a medical liquid called TCP which has helped me with coins in the past. Once I have removed the gunk / clag I rinsed in boiling water very thoroughly then soaked in deionized water. Off subject but I have had some success removing verdigris by folding toilet roll several times then putting in a plastic container with the coin on the paper then filling with water then leaving in the freezer for a few days. What I did next was to remove the lump of ice which was the size of a Hockey Puck put it in a tea towel and the I hit the ice with a hammer just once. Sounds brutal but on more than half of these attempts the verdigris ended up in the ice. Obviously try this out on a worthless coin a few times first.

I really love my Brass 3D's. I think they are an interesting little coin which most collectors over look. Does anyone know how many and what years is the complete run ?