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I am looking for several pennies - I have plenty to swap or equally happy to buy: 1903 - Broken N in oNe 1906 - Missing lower colon dot after IMP 1908 - Dies 1*+C - Freeman 164A - I have this in a grade NF which is very poor 1909 - Dies 2+E - 1 of date points to a tooth - Freeman 169 1909 - Raised dot after N of ONE (close to top right of the right upright of the N) - I have this in a grade NF which is very poor Regards Guy

Are there any experts or collectors of silver 3D's out there ? I am looking for the following dates of Edward VII silver 3D's: 1904 - Dies 1A. Obverse I of BRITT points to a space. Reverse 3 has small ball - Davies 1592 - Any grade considered 1904 - Dies 1B. Obverse I of BRITT points to a space. Reverse 3 has a large ball - Davies 1593 - Any grade considered 1904 - Dies 2A. Obverse I of BRITT points to a bead. Reverse 3 has a small ball - Davies 1594 - Any grade considered 1904 - Dies 2B. Obverse I of BRITT points to a bead. Reverse 3 has a large ball - Davies 1595 1905 - Dies 1B. Obverse : IND : IMP: spaced B of BRITT points to a space. Reverse : 3 has large ball 3 has short neck - Davies 1596 1905 - Dies 2B. Obverse : IND;IMP close I of BRITT points to a bead. Reverse : 3 has large ball. 3 has short neck - Davies 1597 1906 - Dies 1B - Davies 1598 1908 - Standard type - ESC 2121 I have 4 slabbed 1902 silver 3D's at CGS grade 85 and a 1910 at grade CGS 78 if you want to do a swap or I would be happy to buy them from you. These are all under the site limit of £ 100 so not problems there. I have done mutual sales with several members who will all give you a good reference. Sincere Regards Guy

Hi Ian Here is a photo of the 1904 CGS 85 grade / Choice UNC/BU. This is the Joint Finest graded by CGS or LCGS as they are called now. If you want more photos just let me know. Guy

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 ?

Cant you see the pics ?

Hi Mick As far as I know there are 2 types of 1946 and 3 types of 1949. No doubt there are more. Here are some pics of mine to give you an idea of what to look for. I could not get the pic of the 1949.03 due to size. Will add after

Morning Pete Back to cold wind and rain. Oh joy for the English weather. I am already looking for dates to go back in December. I am going onto emails now to catch up with 1887Jubilee Will phone you later or tomorrow

Hi Chris Just tried to telephone you. I have not seen the broken 1 variation DF before and I am interested it this and also any other DF's I do not have. I am however having trouble viewing your sales pages due to the big adverts on each side - is there any way I can remove them as I don't wear dresses or high heels - Im not that type of bloke :-) Loving your site by the way. Loads of helpful people who are always willing to advise. Sincere Regards Guy

Hi I am looking for the best set of Double Florins I can get. Can you let me know what prices you have on your DF's I have a substantial amount of coins of which there maybe one or two you may need. What denominations do you collect ? Regards Guy thecoinery@hotmail.com

I am looking for Double Florins to complete my run. If you have any for sale or trade please PM me Regards Guy

Does anyone have interest or information upon the Double Florin denomination ? From my research I can find 13 Double Florins and if you have information or examples for sale please PM me. 1887 - Roman 1 - UNC. 1887 - Roman 1 Proof - Still to find one. 1887 - Arabic 1 - UNC+ 1887 - Arabic 1 Proof - Still to find one. 1887 - Arabic 1 - Dies 1+B - Still to find one. 1887 - Arabic 1 - J in JEB has no left serif and letters in JEB double struck - Still to find one. 1887 - Roman 1 - Broken J in JEB - Still to find one. 1888 - Standard DF 1888 - 2nd I in VIC inverted 1 1889 - Standard DF 1889 - 2nd I in VIC inverted 1 1889 - Davies Dies 2+B 1890 - Standard DF Regards Guy

Hi Pete Am I right in saying this is a PE.G6.1946.03 ? I have a low grade example at CGS 45. UIN: 16106 Knowing you the ones you have for sale will be better examples and if so SOLD !!

Brass 3D 1937 Different Newer Variety Not Recorded by Peck UIN: 34573 First E of THREE more than 0.5mm from rim First E of PENCE more than 0.5mm from rim (Wide gap legend on reverse) £25 including Recorded Postage

Brass 3D 1937 - Peck 2371 UIN: 22049 MS67 £ 46 including Recorded Postage

Brass 3D 1937 (Newer Variety Not Recorded by Peck) UIN: 8198 First E of THREE less than 0.5mm from rim First E of PENCE less than 0.5mm from rim (Close gap legend on reverse) £25 including Recorded Postage