Peckris 2

Is it? Up to now they've been happy to believe Russian state media UNLESS it comes down to conscription - in which case they suddenly put their money where their feet are (going).

for auctions - DNW also (recent name change to Noonans); I found Warwick&Warwick good but that was up to 20 years ago. I think they may have declined? as for dealers, I know some people have had issues with the 3rd on your list. You can definitely add Dave Craddock, and our own @Rob (Rob Pearce) to your list.

Putin has hardly bothered with Kyiv since his 30 km column was halted in its tracks and severely damaged back in the early days. His main objective was the eastern strip which he still largely holds, i.e. the land bridge connecting Russia to the Crimea. I think (just a hunch, but one put forward by Western observers) that his initial push towards Kyiv was either "I'll have a go at that and see if I can get it" or "Kyiv will prove an irresistible bargaining tool if things don't go my way in the east". I don't think they yet know what caused the bridge incident? It's a possible theory that it was an accident made worse by the adjacent train's explosive load. Ukraine denied responsibility which is very unusual. Certainly the missile strikes on Kyiv after the bridge event is Putin blaming Ukraine and venting his anger - I doubt there is any other reason for them.

Sadly, Putin is now bombing Kyiv as reprisal.

I have the proof - Colin Cooke thought it the rare version? That said I've never seen the currency one.

Sheep, in Australia? Surely not...

The problem is that many Tories want us to be much more like the US when it comes to healthcare.

An interesting spoof on the face of it, though most of what he says is relevant to cryptocurrency (e.g. blockchains, digital wallets). HOWEVER... http://blog.banditobooks.com/an-open-letter-to-richard-d-hall-richplanet-tv/

Yeah that's true. But even 'good carbs' (rice, potatoes, bread) can be served in poor forms, such as oven chips and sliced white loaves.

Crazy beyond belief. It seems people will pay absolutely anything for a plastic tomb.

I think the NHS make the very very best job of a terrible hand they're dealt by the government. Sadly, the social care system is broken. It's been the lead story on BBC News the past 2 days. I have to find ever-new ways around trying to solve the lack of care I need. But I'm happy your op went well, and I'll join the applause for everyone who made it possible.

Wow! I remember you from when I joined in the mid-Noughties under a username I've since forgotten. The site software was more primitive back then IIRC. However it's been much the same for the past 10 years or so (I'm both Peckris and Peckris 2). Colin Cooke grade their best items quite accurately I'd say, but Fine has been their Achilles Heel - a general grade they use for all coins Fine or less, as long as the legend is complete. I'd agree with the consensus that your farthing was overgraded, but hopefully your visit here will reignite your passion for collecting.

If the seller had only looked down, there is an AUNC example for a "mere" £185 in 'Similar items' !

Sorry, I have to disagree. The bottom florin appears to be a better strike, and noticeably so. It would certainly get an UNC grade if submitted, so a higher number than the graded example.

That's not a type I've seen before. I don't have Gouby so maybe it's in there, but nevertheless it's a very distinctive variety. Nice one.

Mind you, I don't suppose Edward had much or anything to do with the introduction of the brass 3d and the Mint's decision to send a limited number out for testing.

It's quite hard to say - you could make a case for either.

Many years ago, the rich dined on horrendous fatty protein-rich diets, and spurned vegetables and most fruit. Hence they were fat. The poor couldn't afford to eat enough to keep body and soul together, so they were thin. Now, the poor have to fill up with cheap carbs, e.g. pasta and spuds, so they get fat. The rich can afford healthy gourmet diets so while not thin exactly, they don't have the obesity levels of the poor. I imagine they were more or less the same size during the War.

Unless it's 12-sided 3d bits for testing new machines

Thank you. I'm still fascinated by the subject of pennies between 1922 and 1926 - a lot of mystery to be cleared up!

He had a selection of 1909 pennies all Unc - I got in early and picked up one of the best of them. Perhaps he'll look by eventually and say hello - I remember I took a break for a year or two (mainly because most of the posts back then were about the awfulness of the GPO and certain auction houses, and less about coins!).

Thanks for that. Interesting discussion (several comments from @Paddy - he hasn't been on here for many months. Anyone heard from him, is he ok?).

I'd say a plain 1865. The 3 isn't fully curved, it's the type with two straight lines for the upper, so a 5/3 shows a straight line angling down from the top right to where the 5 begins to curve. I see no trace of that. However, it's a very nice 1865.

That will last no further than 2023! Remember in 2001 when 1951 crowns hit £20 which was double what they were in 2000?

Is that Royal Albert Museum by any chance? I only ask because we have a RAM and that's what it stands for.