Chris Perkins

Oh you must have missed out on that one Olli

Eliza, I hope for the sake of your neighbours and other fellow Americans that you have more frequent baths than your namesake.

Yes indeed, but I think I glossed over that one and moved it on pretty well!

Who's that then?

Maybe in 2-3 years it will contain the most reference material on British coins in one place that you could possibly imagine. I must admit the forum has grown quicker than I expected, and I sleep soundly, knowing that I have got people together with a common interest and I gain knowledge here myself, as well as customers. I said it beofore: 'The Forum is greater than the sum of its parts'.

Yes, that's very true! I like Tower Bridge very much.

She's mine you hear!

Well i'll check them out after dinner. Thanks. Who are you then Lisa? Gotta go.

Yes of course, and they want to appear to some degree 'trendy', younger, new, and not stuffy like perhaps some people think of the Royal Mint and anything to do with the government. Most people don't care what they see on the back of the coins in their pockets, but I believe the people that do care, don't want unknown bridges. I'm sure they are very nice bridges, and there would no doubt be lots of people stuck on the wrong sides of many rivers if it wasn't for those wonderful bridges, but there are so many fabulous building and bridges that have never appeared on coins.

You can't unless you are registered, and perhaps you should just email it. I have also edited your above post slightly, I know it wasn't offensive, but lets at least pretend to keep it decent in the public area!

Average. Well, at least there is some variety in the designs which is more than can be said for some country's, but they could have picked a few bridge's that people have heard about.

Yeah sure, lets swap!

Ooooo, well, I am a man of mystery and I feel that in the coin game, why should it matter what I look like? If you believe I am an honest chap and know what I'm talking about to some degree, why should you need to see who you are buying from, or asking info from or reading something written by. I hope you can trust me without seeing my honest eyes! I look at some websites, and when I have images of the people behind it thrust in my face I find it often off putting. For example, without wishing to be slanderous, form your own opinions of the people behind Lighthouse GmbH: http://www.leuchtturm.de/dt_staff.htm Clearly, some very handsome men, and very pretty lady's there. I thought about it, but cannot see it improving my business or giving me any more credibility. In fact, I'm pretty young, and feel that perhaps if some 'Older school' collectors saw me it might have an adverse effect and actually reduce my credibility with some individuals. Right now though, although it isn't me, the avatar isn't all that far off

Yes, including postage if you are in the UK or Europe. Please send payment to cp@predecimal.com, and just put 1936 Half Rupee as the subject. Thanks,

Hello Olli, I do need to sometimes delete pointless messages left by people passing by, and re locate messages put in the wrong areas etc. You're right though, generally you are a nice bunch, but especially lately, after the re structure I do want to make it easier for the visitor and ensure that things are in the right places, and I often re name topics so that it's easier to tell what information they contain. At the moment, with 40-60 max posts on a very busy day, it isn't too difficult for me to manage. Certainly if it continues to grow then I will need help and will allow longstanding members to moderate areas, if they want to of course.

UK/Europe £1.00 (EUR1.43). USA/world US$2.50 airmail.

I have a few of these beautiful posthumous George V Half Rupees available for only £6.50 on the website (in the specials area) but....Wait for it....£5.00 to Forum members. They catalogue around £15-16 UNC. Email me: cp@predecimal.com, or use the Personal messenger thing.

I think Geoff T is your man, over to you Geoff!

Clearly a dot there, but the coins looks around Fine, so if Custard is correct, then possibly worth a fiver. Unless you can find someone that really wants it.

Yes, I'd be interested to hear what you find.

Thankyou for the suggestions. I think right now the people that buy from me are not all that intent on obtaining obscure varieties, but certainly in the future I think I will need in depth books like those.

Wow, very advanced Copper/Bronze talk! I'm afraid my library doesn't yet go that far.

It may be slightly more interesting for some collectors, but I wouldn't say it gives it Edward VIII status! In fact you may find because of the flaw it won't be as desired, unless it's a major cock up. Welcome in here anyway, and please do post as much as you like.

Perhaps not the best coin to try to sell with 0 feedback!

I have a pretty low quality digital camera, so at this stage I always scan them, which is of course usually ok for modern milled regular shaped coins with low relief. I scan them usually at 300dpi and find I have to brighten the copper/bronze coins when they are not lustrious. I have trouble with high relief items, like the ancient greek coins and some medals. All the basic info I have, is to get a good camera with as many mega pixels as you can and mount it on a tripod to keep it steady. My friend Mark Rosner was fab at taking pictures of coins, and they can be seen here: http://www.predecimal.com/forsale/choicecoins.htm Unfortunately he is no longer with us, to share his secrets.