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Don't get it. Minniehaha: (thinks... "Nor do I")

not like the royal mint that selling to all and sundry

Maybe he uses a metal detector on every envelope that fall onto his mat....

If I may suggest two others Richard , The F14 1860 3+E and the F77 1874 8+G .

Not sure if you are including coppers Richard as there are a few varieties scarce in high grade but the 1843 NO Colon better than VF is really hard to find.

I've added a page to my rarest penny site called "Scarce Pennies" and included a few such as the 1863 open 3, F79, F98, F164A etc each with a single example. I'm interested to hear other suggested inclusions.

Sorry, looks like I have two copies of part four...so if anybody needs one....which is what you wanted, badgerap? Jerry

Coin production didnt start in south Wales (Bridegend & Llantrisant) until 1968. The best place to see the production details is Royal Mint Report of the Deputy Master and Comptroller. Idont have a copy of the 99th report for 1968 but the details were given the Coins and Medals Nov 1969 editorial; The 1969 royal report;

Whoopee, I'm rich. I've got boxes full of this stuff from emptying cabin drawers after a trip to sea. 😎

Fake? Whatever next?

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