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Freeman doesn't differentiate between Gouby A and B. The big difference which you can only see on unworn specimens is in the engraving on Victoria's cape. On obverse A the stem of the upper right clover leaf is long and stretches down to the rose on the left. On obverse B, the stems of the two top right clover join below them at the top of the third clover leaf. The clover leaves are smaller on obverse B. Gouby then goes on to note 2 minor variations in obverse A - one where the R & E of REG touch at the bottom and the other where R is rotated slightly so that its toe is a little below the back of the E. Pretty geeky stuff ! But the Ebay coin is clearly an obverse A. If you want to see pictures, take a look at my collection website which I'm putting together (thanks to members who have given me tips) Address is www.englishpennies.wordpress.com Freeman 763 is one of the more common examples of the early beaded patterns but still a rare coin.

My goodness,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Now that's not a collection. That is a reference in itself.

That site Rashenley2 has blown my mind and is quality. Absolutely stunning . Pete.

"aUNC = a coin with wear that the seller doesn't want to list as gEF because aUNC sounds better" sounds like what a dealer whose name is well known on here does regularly though he does it with near EF coins not GEF His name sounds like ""at Can you think of anything better? As regards to gradeing systems, sorry I cannot