Michael Freeman

[dmw2602]

Looks like Coin Publications/Rotographic have a few copies (8) in stock if anyone is still looking.

 

I’m still really keen to get a copy of Michael Gouby’s The British Bronze Penny if anyone sees any out there 🙏

 

Thanks 
 

 

[The Bee]

Hi dmw2602

Have a look at the latest London Coins Auction - I have been told there is a copy in one of the lots with other coin books (I have a copy and am looking for the Mr Gouby's earlier publication)  

[PWA 1967]

21 hours ago, dmw2602 said:

Looks like Coin Publications/Rotographic have a few copies (8) in stock if anyone is still looking.

 

I’m still really keen to get a copy of Michael Gouby’s The British Bronze Penny if anyone sees any out there 🙏

 

Thanks 
 

 

Sent you a message, i have a Gouby Specialist Edition plus the update BUT not cheap and you may prefer to wait and try and find one cheaper.

Edited August 17, 2025 by PWA 1967

[RChris]

On 8/16/2025 at 10:51 AM, dmw2602 said:

Looks like Coin Publications/Rotographic have a few copies (8) in stock if anyone is still looking.

 

I’m still really keen to get a copy of Michael Gouby’s The British Bronze Penny if anyone sees any out there 🙏

 

Thanks 
 

 

I'm selling my copy of Michael's The British Bronze Penny. First edition 1986. I don't know what they go for these days. This is a photo off the web, same one.

Edited July 22 by RChris
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[secret santa]

A "must have" publication for penny collectors.

[absence of uniformity]

1 hour ago, RChris said:

I'm selling my copy of Michael's The British Bronze Penny. First edition 1986. I don't know what they go for these days. This is a photo off the web, same one.

Il buy it please Chris.

Edit; oh no its not the specialized version,

Edited July 22 by absence of uniformity

[RChris]

10 hours ago, absence of uniformity said:

Il buy it please Chris.

Edit; oh no its not the specialized version,

I wasn't aware of a specialized version so Googled the difference......so for anyone else who may not know;
 

The First Edition (1986): Published as a loose-leaf catalog in an A4 binder, the 1986 edition covers the entire British bronze penny series from 1860 to 1970. It introduced a unique cataloging method using obverse and reverse illustration combinations (e.g., Gouby BP 1860G) along with rarity ratings. [1, 2, 3]

The "Specialized" Editions: In contrast, Gouby later broke the comprehensive 1860–1970 range down into expanded, multi-volume "Specialized" editions (such as the specialized catalog covering just the years 1860 to 1901). These specialized A5 binder editions provide significantly deeper die-variety analysis, highly detailed enlargement photos, and die-pairing values across four distinct grades.

Because the original 1986 book was an exhaustive overview covering a 110-year period, it provides the macro-view of the entire series. The specialized editions zoom in on specific eras to help advanced collectors identify rare die varieties, striking errors, and distinct obverse/reverse collar types. 

[secret santa]

3 hours ago, RChris said:

The "Specialized" Editions: In contrast, Gouby later broke the comprehensive 1860–1970 range down into expanded, multi-volume "Specialized" editions (such as the specialized catalog covering just the years 1860 to 1901). These specialized A5 binder editions provide significantly deeper die-variety analysis, highly detailed enlargement photos, and die-pairing values across four distinct grades.

I wasn't aware that Gouby had produced specialised editions for monarchs following Victoria.

[PWA 1967]

No he didn’t Specialist edition is just 1860-1901. The Binder for sale The British Bronze Penny, you can ask what you want but £40-£50 ish and Richard Bee wanted one recently I think in here.

[Peckris 2]

So the A4 blue binder first edition (1860-1970) is not scarce or collectable?

[secret santa]

4 hours ago, Peckris 2 said:

So the A4 blue binder first edition (1860-1970) is not scarce or collectable?

It certainly IS (both) !