Paddy Posted June 7 Posted June 7 The other pick up today was this 1874 Penny. I think it is 8+G making it F77, but feel free to correct me if I am wrong. The lines in the fields, particularly on the reverse, are confusing. My original thought was die-clash, but I can' make out which parts of the design they could represent. The coin is currently taking an Acetone bath to make sure it is not some glue residue! 2 Quote
terrysoldpennies Posted June 7 Posted June 7 I'm sorry to say Paddy I think Its a 7+G . The outer Ribbon is too narrow and has a large gap between the two ribbons Ribbons on the 8 1 Quote
Paddy Posted June 7 Posted June 7 ... and it turns out the lines were some kind of glue/varnish residue. Same coin after an acetone bath: 3 Quote
alfnail Posted June 8 Posted June 8 On 5/20/2026 at 4:50 PM, Martinminerva said: Fortunately with his (or her - Linda??) outrageous prices, most people are fly enough to not fall for such bull, but I do see this one has sold: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/358558956337?itmmeta=01KS30XZG90WV7QVHWDYHQTRTW&hash=item537bc77b31:g:74IAAeSwAllqBx9t Obviously, post mint damage. Part of me thinks if some idiot has £500 to throw away on this sort of rubbish, more fool them, but I do take the point that naive people might get burnt. Don' know what the solution is. Ebay aren't ever interested in reporting items like these... I wonder what Linda would make of this one. Perhaps missing waves......and lighthouse!! 1 3 Quote
SilverAge3 Posted June 8 Posted June 8 5 hours ago, alfnail said: I wonder what Linda would make of this one. Perhaps missing waves......and lighthouse!! Missing shield and rock seat, too ₤₤₤! Quote
terrysoldpennies Posted June 11 Posted June 11 1862 2+G F38 Another rare slot in the collection filled 5 Quote
secret santa Posted June 11 Posted June 11 Nice one, Terry but why the different backgrounds to the photos ? If anyone else had put these pictures up on Ebay, I'd have smelt a rat ! 1 Quote
terrysoldpennies Posted June 11 Posted June 11 Ahh yes It does look a little that way , but actually I took a picture of the obverse without any problem but then when I tried to photo the reverse, the 2 was almost missing , as It is weakly struck and someone has scratched across the date , so I had to find a different lighting situation , hence it was laid down on another surface . I'll have to remember that next time. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted June 11 Posted June 11 9 minutes ago, terrysoldpennies said: Ahh yes It does look a little that way , but actually I took a picture of the obverse without any problem but then when I tried to photo the reverse, the 2 was almost missing , as It is weakly struck and someone has scratched across the date , so I had to find a different lighting situation , hence it was laid down on another surface . I'll have to remember that next time. 1 Quote
Avocet Posted 20 hours ago Posted 20 hours ago Right back on the first couple of pages of this thread I see there was discussion about partly filled date numerals in George V pennies, whether they constitute collectible varieties, etc. Clearly V M Court was keen on them, as shown by the attention he gave to the 1915 and 1920 examples. But over the years they seem to have attracted very little comment. This coin arrived in the post today, purchased unattributed from eBay for £2.18 including postage which I'm very pleased about: An almost perfect match for Mr Court's example, a coin which featured prominently in a celebrated document. Wouldn't everyone want one? Quote
Peckris 2 Posted 10 hours ago Posted 10 hours ago 10 hours ago, Avocet said: An almost perfect match for Mr Court's example, a coin which featured prominently in a celebrated document. Wouldn't everyone want one? No! Quote
Avocet Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago 2 hours ago, Peckris 2 said: No! Not absolutely everyone then! 😂 Still very happy with my acquisition 🖖 2 Quote
terrysoldpennies Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago (edited) One mans meat is another mans poison . Here's one I have . There not very sort after but are pretty rare. Also in the same vein this one my interest you , Its a 1940 penny with two filled letters the only example I've ever seen. Edited 4 hours ago by terrysoldpennies 1 Quote
secret santa Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 19 hours ago, Avocet said: Right back on the first couple of pages of this thread I see there was discussion about partly filled date numerals in George V pennies, whether they constitute collectible varieties, etc. Things like this can be collectible without being a "variety". If we start calling them varieties, it invites anyone with a hammer and chisel to start creating their own varieties. 1 Quote
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