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1861 Freeman 28 5+G Managed to pick this one up recently , in not to bad a condition and its an upgrade for me . A devil of type to find in high grade !!! 😊

I have seen plenty of both 2023 and 2025 £1 coins, though less recently, so maybe the Ebay hype is getting to people. Now if you found a 2024 £1, or indeed any 2024 GB coins in circulation, that would be well worth reporting!

The angle of that V is slightly steep, but there could well be a die like it somewhere…no denying that near-horizontal line in the image, though. I reckon that’s an Irish farthing myself. Couldn’t clearly see that in the first image. By the way, that’s a VERY decent couple of images, second time round 👏👏

That is a stunning spot, Stu 👏👏👏

According to the Proclamation of 30 July 1971, recognition of the silver crown, double florin, florin, shilling and sixpence as currency refers to coins minted after 1870. The florin (1993), shilling (1990) and sixpence (1980) were later demonetised leaving only the crown, double florin and Maundy coins.

Somewhere between 2 and 3 grand I suspect, but could go higher on the day. It’s very difficult to predict for these serious rarities as it depends on the bidding of two people who have a gap to fill and really want it. Jerry

so Ive been having a look around since the suggestion of that it maybe a Irish Farthing coming to light...so could this be. 1 Farthing - Edward I Dublin, Long Cross 1279-1284 I'm writing this down with a Question Mark alongside it.... its great to be able to place information alongside the coins even though its questionable...A huge thanks to Stu for spotting this 🙏

Strangely, the 1806 is so so common in lower grades but much scarcer than the penny and farthing in top grades.

Thank you for the response. I found the coin early this year by chance. It was the first coin in my collection...! Infact it's because of this coin Im now collecting coins/varieties.. I come across the coin and after researching it I figured it was a rare coin. Since then I have been searching high and low and trying to learn as much as possible. So far I have only been searching for coins that are not listed for sale as varieties, as I'm sure you aware its really addictive the buzz of finding a bargain.

Thank you ! I Just posted another coin. 1874 with some differences to the back of the helmet plume, possible extra plumes, I'm not sure.

Thank you, I was only interested if the differences count as variety. Now its clear this is not the case.

It will probably be a reworked 1717 reverse die. I wrote about mine on p.806 of the acquisition thread and another point where we had quite a lengthy discussion involving brg658 about this. More than one die may be involved, but it looks conclusive on the two coins mentioned in that discussion. There are at least a few die pairs, but haven't had time to pursue the maximum number I can identify.

Yes, buy it if you like it but, in my opinion, there's nothing really to get excited about.

Buy the coin if it ticks boxes in your collection, but not just because of the doubling which is so common as to be normal especially in the earlier years of this coinage. Jerry

Hi, I'd really appreciate some help with the attached if at all possible. I think I can make out the H for HENRICVS on the obverse, so I'm thinking Henry III longcross??? The reverse looks a bit weird - double struck maybe? If any one can help with confirming its ID that would be great. Anything else including class, mint etc would be a bonus! Many thanks in advance James

Is there a triangle on the obverse or is it just my eyes ? Could it be...Irish ?

errmmm ok. this is as good as they get.....believe me its truly rubbed 🤷

I have a jar as part of my tool kit and tested it on a gothic florin with a lot of damage from being ex-jewelry so that if it was bad, I hadn't harmed anything especially valuable. I took a shallow bowl, poured in a bit of the dip and used it like you describe. Within it's limits, it's a good tool in the arsenal.

Tip: place the coin GENTLY into the dip for ONLY TEN SECONDS. retrieve gently and rinse thoroughly in clean water, then dab dry gently with a clean lint-free cloth. If that doesn't remove all the discoloration, learn to live with it.

It’s a 1932, mintage 2,935. I don’t own it, but am thinking of bidding if it’s probably OK (although I’d be covered if it wasn’t) and recoverable from its present state. it would be a pity if it is OK but not restorable.

Looks like an Edward I or II farthing to me, of the later classes (e.g. 10).

Heres my 1799 a lovely example bought recently at least EF with lustre and no problems only £20 I wish i had a 1806 and 1807 is similar grade

One here I've seen another somewhere as well, but can't recall where.