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I can. 119 circulated 50ps at nearly a fiver and 68 fivers at £15 a pop only adds up to 187 idiots. I see that number every day. He is selling to the whole world.

This is a matter of some debate amongst those who are interested. Some are loathe to call the best proof and at one time called them specimen. Few are frosted, though on the proofs the field and devices are not quite IMO of the same finish. The edges are squared and the device details crisper. I once tried to describe this and point out examples: the cross on the orb itself (really more of an inverted "T" should be fully detailed and clear (NOT the cross that surmounts the orb), the flower stamens should all be clear and separate. On the obverse, the moustache, eyebrow corner, beard, and ear lobe all the way round should be crisp with excellent detail. There are other bits, but these are important and key areas. The denticles and edge milling should be sharp and defined. Simply a reflective field is just not good enough, and I think viewers (and graders sometimes) can be deceived. Actually hard to capture in but a few words.

Flight to the US - £500. Beer - $5. Have a couple and make the trip worthwhile.

Wow, nice pictures there. On the 1849, the colour appears to be metal oxidation - too late for organic solvent rescue. I agree, have to leave it alone but at least you tried. The second piece almost appears as though some liquid dropped on surface with secondary oxidation.

coin number three looks like a george 11 or 111 farthing , the other two are what i would call buttons and even scott would turn his nose up at them.