One for the Farthing boys

[Rob]

Ok, i'll ask this question. I've seen a gilded 1688 sixpence, obviously rare, but the gilding is going to be the problem part of selling it on. Is there any way to remove the gilding safely from the coin, or is it just a non starter?

Knock it back a grade and you will be in the right ballpark if it is otherwise desirable.

[Red Riley]

Have you noticed how it's only the copper/bronze boys that get so defensive, those silver guys are happy enough to talk about each others coins...it must be a class thing

Who's defensive?

Actually I really like farthings but can I sell one?

Seriously though, pennies have been in the ascendency for many years now, I believe mainly because they were the most interesting coins for the 'Baby Boomer' generation to collect from change and the level of expertise in the field is unrivalled. As new, younger collectors come into the market and older collectors slowly vacate their perches, I think this dominance will fade away and we will have a much more level playing field. However, for many people, size matters and the larger silver denominations will always be worth a premium over smaller coins, whatever the metal (even gold if you take away the bullion value).

[Peckris]

Which unduly and unfartunately brings to mind the seller of farthings back a few years ago on fleaBay that seemingly missed the h in all the hundreds of his auction titles.

Accidentally on purpose??

Have you noticed how it's only the copper/bronze boys that get so defensive, those silver guys are happy enough to talk about each others coins...it must be a class thing

Who's defensive?

Actually I really like farthings but can I sell one?

Seriously though, pennies have been in the ascendency for many years now, I believe mainly because they were the most interesting coins for the 'Baby Boomer' generation to collect from change and the level of expertise in the field is unrivalled. As new, younger collectors come into the market and older collectors slowly vacate their perches, I think this dominance will fade away and we will have a much more level playing field. However, for many people, size matters and the larger silver denominations will always be worth a premium over smaller coins, whatever the metal (even gold if you take away the bullion value).

I think this is true. Crowns, halfcrowns and pennies have usually been the most popular denominations for as long as I can remember. And of the denominations I looked through as a schoolkid in the 60s, it must have been one bag of pennies for all other denominations put together.