Paulus Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 yes i do, but i dont buy coins because of their composition, i buy coins because of their design or how old they areNothing wrong with that at all, why did you choose that name then out of interest? Quote
Colin G. Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Got to love the contrast between George IV on the two farthing types, he must have undergone some major plastic surgery Quote
Colin G. Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) But my personal favourite is the Victorian copper series farthing portrait, I think it is much more appealing than both the halfpenny and penny portraits...but I may be slightly biased Edited August 6, 2012 by Colin G. Quote
Peckris Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Got to love the contrast between George IV on the two farthing types, he must have undergone some major plastic surgery Pistrucci's portrait was actually quite flattering considering what a porker George IV had become - Wyon's is pure fantasy but I bet it pleased the king no end Quote
VickySilver Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Hmmm, a lot of "patterns" are actually struck OUTSIDE the mint, and others of questionable origin (i.e. Bonomi so called 1837 patterns, Spink Jubilee crowns & 6ds, etc., the Moore patterns, the Smith patterns, etc. etc.). Quote
Mongo Posted August 8, 2012 Author Posted August 8, 2012 But my personal favourite is the Victorian copper series farthing portrait, I think it is much more appealing than both the halfpenny and penny portraits...but I may be slightly biased Now why does that not surprise me!... You should be called Mr Farthing p.s. Still got my eyes on those high grade old heads you have for sale, just waiting for some spare pocket money Quote
Peter Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 But my personal favourite is the Victorian copper series farthing portrait, I think it is much more appealing than both the halfpenny and penny portraits...but I may be slightly biased Now why does that not surprise me!... You should be called Mr Farthing p.s. Still got my eyes on those high grade old heads you have for sale, just waiting for some spare pocket money Don't steal my thunder.I'm older than Colin and I've collected 1/4d's for longer Quote
Mongo Posted August 9, 2012 Author Posted August 9, 2012 But my personal favourite is the Victorian copper series farthing portrait, I think it is much more appealing than both the halfpenny and penny portraits...but I may be slightly biased Now why does that not surprise me!... You should be called Mr Farthing p.s. Still got my eyes on those high grade old heads you have for sale, just waiting for some spare pocket money Don't steal my thunder.I'm older than Colin and I've collected 1/4d's for longer Then we shall call you Great Grandpa Farthing!!! Quote
Colin G. Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 Then we shall call you Great Grandpa Farthing!!! That means I am related to Peter Quote
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