-
Posts
377 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
8
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Downloads
Store
Gallery
Articles
Everything posted by mick1271
-
I didn't know they were issuing one with the 1969 obverse. I bought a Bunc one because of the design and theme . Not the sort of thing I normally go for , but I do hang onto any commemorative coins I get in my change (few and far between nowadays)
-
There is a lot of 1818 fakes .They are good ,but they all have a couple of things in common .A broken garter belt at PENSE and a dink on the forehead . Yours have neither , so looks alright .
-
I know nothing about these sort of things , but apart from it being highly overpriced , it also looks like a really poor fake .
-
clogs, die faults, et al.
mick1271 replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
-
clogs, die faults, et al.
mick1271 replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I saw that one .Put a bid of a couple of quid on it just so I could get a closer look (if I won it) . -
London and Llantrisant 1965-1970
mick1271 replied to Mr T's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I had a 1974 or possibly 75 proof set with a flyer from the mint advertising the 1970 proof set for sale . So they were still selling ,if not minting them a few years later .I am sure I read somewhere that they started minting them after the 1971 proof set was issued , and kept minting them while demand lasted . -
1875 F79 Penny
mick1271 replied to secret santa's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
They are easy to spot , even in poor condition (as long as the exergue and the sea level is visible , it creates an unbroken band straight across the coin) .My one can only be described as very poor but it is easily identifiable .There always seems to be a couple of equally poor condition ones on ebay , when I look to see if I can find an upgrade . -
That should be a video of a Sparrowhawk with a pigeon , but I don't seem to be able to add it .
-
-
Yes definitely a Kestrel . They used to be extremely common , but I see more Sparrowhawks than Kestrels nowadays .Starting to make a comeback .
-
This one had surface Verd spots on both sides . Cleaned it off with acetone and a cotton bud , then treated it with Verdicare .It left the black staining spots where the verd was , but it definitely improved it and didn't harm the lustre .
-
The obverse was quite good with no verd . cant find the post (FB is a pain nowadays ) ,If I come across it , I will post the obverse up.
-
Nice little windfall for the owner .Handed down by a relative and didn't have any idea of its value .Some of the coins had notes with them , so her relative did know what it was .
-
just showed up on a FB page .looks right , but whats peoples thoughts ?
-
Gouby 2020 Additions & Amendments
mick1271 replied to Cliff's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A5-PVC-ring-Binder-suitable-for-standard-filofax-size-Black-colour/132183443869?hash=item1ec6bf499d:g:ubEAAOSwi7RZHauE Seen these on ebay .Looks like the same size of holes . -
1987 2ps are bronze , but since 1992 ,they have been copper plated steel .This would probably make a difference in the colour of the corrosion (spots) .
-
This finally arrived from France after being highlighted on the forum . 1874H 7 over 7 . very poor , but a clear example .
-
That might be where I have heard his name from . Something to do with Reading coin club as well .Definitely not me lol.
-
Hi Richard , my 2nd name is Martin .I think there is another Mick Martin in the coin community somewhere, can't remember where I saw his name quoted , but it caused a bit of confusion on my part . Middle initial L if that helps do differentiate .
-
Same phone I used , Finally got a bit of sun in Scotland .Decent light makes a huge difference .
-
These ones are a bit lighter . Looks like my scanning skills are nearly as poor as my photography skills .
-
-
They are pretty poor Richard .I only have my phone (or digiscope) to take them . I have a new printer /scanner , so I will get it scanned as soon as I set it up .
-
Thanks for taking the time to look at it . The seller was selling a nearly full date run of pennies .all the better ones were being sold separately (bid on an 1845 and 1837 ,but lost both by quite a bit) , but he had a couple of bulk lots, one of which included this one and an 1831 W.W Penny (which I think is rare , but my copper knowledge is limited).The rest were the usual varieties you expect to see in a bulk lot.
-