Chris Perkins

Yes they certainly are collectable. I believe GIII halfpennies also readily circulated in colonial America and there are even types that were made there. No doubt there's a book about them somewhere. Do you have some to sell? Chris

Bonjour, You'll love it, and good to see a 'U' Rumoured! Chris

Sylvester, You interested in a 1745 LIMA, plain angles sixpence. I have one here that's had a small silver ring welded to the top (for the blind people in 1745 ) but I imagine that could be removed and leave little trace. The grade isn't all that fab but I couldn't remember if you needed this one? Chris www.predecimal.com

They were dated 1968 and introduced that year so the Great British public could get used to the new coins. They were 1/10th of a pound, just like the florin which was issued until 1967 (but legal tender until 1992). The 5p which replaced the shilling was also introduced in 1968 and the 50p which replaced the 10 shilling note in 1969. Chris www.predecimal.com

DAS, (Hello, I assume you are the same DAS that has been a good customer these last few weeks!) An Evasion Halfpenny, or an evasion anything for that matter is a counterfeit coin, deliberately made to differ enough from the real thing to avoid being illegal. I would imagine some of the British fake George III half pennies with legends like 'George III Rules' and so on, could be described as such. The maker could claim that they are commemorative or token coins in celebration of the king, when really at that time when poor people couldn't read all that well, they could also be readily passed off as the real thing, but with little risk of prosecution for the maker. I think I probably have a few Evasion halfpennies and most seem to be from the reign of George III. Another example given in this years coin yearbook is the imitation Sumatran coins by European merchants that were inscribed SULTANA instead of SUMATRA! Chris www.predecimal.com

I don't recall seeing his teeth, are they big? Chris

You have a wild imagination there Sylvester, that's good. Numismatics needs people like you! Chris

As if Eliza will have a clue about your Fry fivers or tiddly 5p's! Don't forget she's a colonial I imagine your cheque book having a date starting with 20-- would probably put any sellers off in 1985 too! Chris

Did you see my W+M Half Crown with the obvious overstruck 'M'. I think ESC lists that variety as rare. http://www.predecimal.com/forsale/williamandmaryhc.jpg The page it's on: http://www.predecimal.com/new_early_milled.htm Special price to you! Chris www.predecimal.com

It must have been a joke, or perhaps it's that same person that has the braille Guineas! Chris

Very pretty coin, that Double Eagle. I also had a look around that almost entirely US forum and was shocked at some of the grades given to the 1917 US Cent! Did someone really give it an MS63!!!! Even anything AU is pushing the boat out! Hope this link works: http://www.coinpeople.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1452 Chris

Yes please do put them on the board too, I just check my email more often than the board. Chris

Hey, I could find a supplier and start compiling a list of 'CD's for coin collectors'! New sales line! Chris

Yes that's the one. With Stephen Hawking on the 'Keep talking' track. I don't know what a division bell is, perhaps it's the sound that is heard when people are parted, or some such metaphor. Go get that album! Chris

Looks to be the 1696 London mint, first bust, large shield, early harp variety....Which although sounds very complicated is one of the common types. The going rate for that coin in that condition would probably be about £40.00, and that's about what I would pay too. Chris www.predecimal.com

You're welcome to send any info/pictures you have to me: cp@predecimal.com Thanks, Chris

There are many different types of 1696 half crown, mainly differences in where they were minted but also extremely rare regnal years (the date of the reign in latin, on the edge). The most common regnal year for that coin should be ANNO OCTAVO. My monitor is on its way out, is there a mint letter under the kings head? Chris www.predecimal.com

Yes of course, you're welcome to post pics of your coins and i'm sure you'll learn things along the way. In these relatively early forum stages there are probably only 3 or 4 members that will be able to comment on what you have, and I too look forward to hearing what they have to say. Thanks for sharing your info and images with us. Chris Perkins www.predecimal.com

I spoke too soon! before you posted the Rev! It's a Half Crown and I'd give you £25.00 for it. Chris www.predecimal.com

That's a Jubilee head Vicorian coin, looks to be Extremely Fine in terms of grade. There is a little wear to the high points. Unfortunately without seeing the back or knowing the size I have no idea which Victorian denomination it is? Do yourself a favour, save hours of time and sell your coins to me. If you can give me a list and show me the nicest ones in pictures of that quality I'll make you an offer over email. Thanks, Chris Perkins www.predecimal.com

It was Gilmour and Waters, and Waters went his own way (producing one or two excellent solo albums). The 3 remaining members got a new bassist and made another 2 (or 4 if you include the live Pulse and greatest hits last year) albums. In 1994 one of the greatest ever Pink Floyd albums was released 'The Division Bell'. You must go and buy it now Eliza!!!!! Then they did the Pulse tour in 1995-96 which didn't include anything new but was live Pink Floyd at its best. I was at college during that tour and although others were into the Floyd it wasn't until later that I was captivated. Since then they have done European tours I'm sure of it. As far as I know they are still going, and Dave Gilmour got a CBE from the Queen the other week (Next step OBE and then Knighthood). The most amazing thought provoking music ever made, and without a doubt the best band ever. I have an interesting 1970 Video of them live in Pompeii to an audience of no people and just the erie Roman remains in the background. It features amazing live stuff, especially Echoes which is my current favourite 'song'. I go through phases. Chris. www.predecimal.com

Pink Floyd is my most favourite band in the world, and as far as I knew they have not disbanded yet? I saw Dave Gilmour CBE live in '96. I have all except one of their albums on original Vinyl, and a load of CD's to boot. Chris

That is very funny! As if they cared about blind people back then, and as if a bind person was ever likely to hold such a high denomination. I once saw a George III Guinea being advertised as a Gold Roman coin with an emperor on the front. It was worn almost beyond recognition, but certainly wasn't Roman. My mate Richard at www.coinsforsale.co.uk was out on a buying trip yesterday and encountered 3 Churchill crowns prices a very fair £8.50 each! I will be so rick with the 500 I have! Chris

I have a detector, but the laws are very strict here and until I'm registered as being here I won't go digging anything up, apart from the Garden. I found a Deutche Mark and 2 Aluminium GDR Pfennigs! I'll email you. Chris

I think there is a case for collecting perfect coins, but there certainly is also a case for collecting coins with advertising slogans on them or anything else contemporary. They are different spheres, both interesting, and both have a place. I like my PEARS SOAP 1855 10 Franc coin! Chris