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[Paulus]

So i had to ask the question...............

Dear lucido_8,

I'm assuming this has been date altered from the 1889?

Reply

no date change...it is an 1887 coin

- lucido_8

So replied

Dear lucido_8,

Really? How would you explain the rubbing around the 7 in date? Strange no?

...and the fact that it has the large head obverse that didn't appear until 1889.

I suspect that Dave has that clincher up his sleeve!

[Rob]

And this one is very highly graded. So highly graded in fact that it is indisputably overgraded by even the most abstract definition of high. Peck, you might want to reassess your viewpoint on this seller. Caveat emptor, particularly any beginners reading this.

[azda]

And this one is very highly graded. So highly graded in fact that it is indisputably overgraded by even the most abstract definition of high. Peck, you might want to reassess your viewpoint on this seller. Caveat emptor, particularly any beginners reading this.

Times must be hard................

[azda]

So i had to ask the question...............

Dear lucido_8,

I'm assuming this has been date altered from the 1889?

Reply

no date change...it is an 1887 coin

- lucido_8

So replied

Dear lucido_8,

Really? How would you explain the rubbing around the 7 in date? Strange no?

...and the fact that it has the large head obverse that didn't appear until 1889.

I suspect that Dave has that clincher up his sleeve!

Maybe better to let people bury themselves than let others do it for them

[Paulus]

And this one is very highly graded. So highly graded in fact that it is indisputably overgraded by even the most abstract definition of high. Peck, you might want to reassess your viewpoint on this seller. Caveat emptor, particularly any beginners reading this.

I note that he is careful not to proffer a genuine numismatic grade for this one (which should of course read 'a very common coin in Fine'), unlike many of his other (also over-graded) offerings, only 'very high', therefore far more subjective ... I have noted in the past that he seems to combine clever photography, tilted angles, and sales patter, to achieve a top price, caveat emptor indeed

[azda]

And this one is very highly graded. So highly graded in fact that it is indisputably overgraded by even the most abstract definition of high. Peck, you might want to reassess your viewpoint on this seller. Caveat emptor, particularly any beginners reading this.

I note that he is careful not to proffer a genuine numismatic grade for this one (which should of course read 'a very common coin in Fine'), unlike many of his other (also over-graded) offerings, only 'very high', therefore far more subjective ... I have noted in the past that he seems to combine clever photography, tilted angles, and sales patter, to achieve a top price, caveat emptor indeed

He was once respected amoungst forum members who have previously bought from him. As said in a previous post, good coins are becoming harder to obtain, hence now the spin from this seller for crap coins.Anyone who is a serious collector can see it's not a very high graded coin........Only the ebay prey will buy

Edited September 19, 2012 by azda

[Peckris]

And this one is very highly graded. So highly graded in fact that it is indisputably overgraded by even the most abstract definition of high. Peck, you might want to reassess your viewpoint on this seller. Caveat emptor, particularly any beginners reading this.

He was once respected amoungst forum members who have previously bought from him. As said in a previous post, good coins are becoming harder to obtain, hence now the spin from this seller for crap coins.Anyone who is a serious collector can see it's not a very high graded coin........Only the ebay prey will buy

He's changed. Or else I didn't view a high enough sample of his coins turds.

[azda]

And this one is very highly graded. So highly graded in fact that it is indisputably overgraded by even the most abstract definition of high. Peck, you might want to reassess your viewpoint on this seller. Caveat emptor, particularly any beginners reading this.

He was once respected amoungst forum members who have previously bought from him. As said in a previous post, good coins are becoming harder to obtain, hence now the spin from this seller for crap coins.Anyone who is a serious collector can see it's not a very high graded coin........Only the ebay prey will buy

He's changed. Or else I didn't view a high enough sample of his coins turds.

Good photography Peck

[declanwmagee]

He's changed.

I think you're right, Peck. Either that or he's stayed the same while I've gone up. I used to buy a few from him, but haven't in ages.

[Rob]

Oh dear

[Coinery]

Oh dear

Zero feedback, but that photography and background looks mighty familiar!

[Accumulator]

I'd love to know which 3 experts he consulted over this coin.

[Gary D]

I'd love to know which 3 experts he consulted over this coin.

Mmm worth £1600 so I'll sell it for a grand. Bargain.

[TomGoodheart]

Oh dear

Perhaps I should list mine? I'd be happy with only £200!!

[Accumulator]

I'd love to know which 3 experts he consulted over this coin.

Mmm worth £1600 so I'll sell it for a grand. Bargain.

99p would be closer to the mark for a 6 + G in this condition.

[Peckris]

I'd love to know which 3 experts he consulted over this coin.

Mmm worth £1600 so I'll sell it for a grand. Bargain.

99p would be closer to the mark for a 6 + G in this condition.

I note he has tilted the camera so that the clincher between Obverses 2 and 6 - the gap between the top of the head and the linear circle - can't be seen clearly!

[Accumulator]

I'd love to know which 3 experts he consulted over this coin.

Mmm worth £1600 so I'll sell it for a grand. Bargain.

99p would be closer to the mark for a 6 + G in this condition.

I note he has tilted the camera so that the clincher between Obverses 2 and 6 - the gap between the top of the head and the linear circle - can't be seen clearly!

Yes, funny that! Luckily he hasn't managed to hide different protrusion of leaves at the front of the wreath.

[Peckris]

I'd love to know which 3 experts he consulted over this coin.

Mmm worth £1600 so I'll sell it for a grand. Bargain.

99p would be closer to the mark for a 6 + G in this condition.

I note he has tilted the camera so that the clincher between Obverses 2 and 6 - the gap between the top of the head and the linear circle - can't be seen clearly!

Yes, funny that! Luckily he hasn't managed to hide different protrusion of leaves at the front of the wreath.

Haha yes! A person of limited intelligence perhaps .. or else relying on the limited intelligence of buyers

[Gary D]

Haha yes! A person of limited intelligence perhaps .. or else relying on the limited intelligence of buyers

Correct on both counts I suspect.

[TomGoodheart]

Not sure why people do this.

"The auction you are now visiting is for what I believe to be is a Hammered This enchanting example has very good detail on the obverse and the reverse. I have graded this piece as Fine and this is my opinion. Please study my photos and judge the grade for yourself. It is sold as seen.

Please note that I always endeavour to be accurate or to under-grade because I am not a seasoned numismatist. I also guarantee, the coin/s displayed in the photos are the exact coin/s you will receive."

And he has four more just like it ...

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Edited September 22, 2012 by TomGoodheart

[azda]

Not sure why people do this.

"The auction you are now visiting is for what I believe to be is a Hammered This enchanting example has very good detail on the obverse and the reverse. I have graded this piece as Fine and this is my opinion. Please study my photos and judge the grade for yourself. It is sold as seen.

Please note that I always endeavour to be accurate or to under-grade because I am not a seasoned numismatist. I also guarantee, the coin/s displayed in the photos are the exact coin/s you will receive."

And he has four more just like it ...

.

The likeness is uncanny Although he's now taken it down

[TomGoodheart]

Not a laugh, just some a comment. That I'm pretty sure this is a fake. Or rather, it's a modern replica made of pewter-like white metal. eBay # 261102675755

So if anyone is looking to buy a Charles I shilling with the star mint mark, beware of ones looking like this!

[Paulus]

Not a laugh, just some a comment. That I'm pretty sure this is a fake. Or rather, it's a modern replica made of pewter-like white metal. eBay # 261102675755

So if anyone is looking to buy a Charles I shilling with the star mint mark, beware of ones looking like this!

Hilariously the seller has named himself The 'Ring' Master!!

[azda]

Not a laugh, just some a comment. That I'm pretty sure this is a fake. Or rather, it's a modern replica made of pewter-like white metal. eBay # 261102675755

So if anyone is looking to buy a Charles I shilling with the star mint mark, beware of ones looking like this!

Hilariously the seller has named himself The 'Ring' Master!!

Yes, bend over after i've sold this coin to you, you have been screwed

[pies]

Yes, bend over after i've sold this coin to you, you have been screwed

Why do you think he calls himself the ring master