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Peckris 2

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  1. Peckris 2
    If it looks like fake news, if it walks like fake news, if it quacks like fake news...
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    I have several but they're scattered, I also have a 51 proof set. I don't have the manual dexterity these days, but if you get no other replies I'll try and look a couple out.
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    Yes, I can certainly see those differences. Could the Type II be from the proof sets? If Type I is vastly more common then that could be the reason.
  4. Peckris 2
    Your attachment isn't. Nor is the link to PCGS world coin forum. FWIW I have not seen any real difference, but is this the proof you're talking about? It could be a heavily processed image.
  5. Peckris 2
    Do these also apply to the earlier booklet he sent out in the late 90s?
  6. Peckris 2
    I'll go £95 [If the seller is reading this, the words "I'll go" under no circumstances constitute an offer to purchase...]
  7. Peckris 2
    I've dipped for 5 seconds with only a slight loss of lustre.
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    I didn't. Wonder if he has a predec app ?
  9. Peckris 2
    You've been pencilled in for a guest appearance on "Fun With Flags".
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    Yes, I have that one - a very sobering read! It recognises the 'key dates' of the time, but none of the (e.g.) scarce 50s cupro-nickel which, IIRC, emerged later in the same year as CYC was published.
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    And today's "Fun With Flags" is being presented by a special guest, Secret Santa...
  12. Peckris 2
    Yes, that's the book I meant. The actual Check Your Change hasn't existed since predec days, though I believe Chris did borrow the title for the first few years of his decimals book?
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    I'd rather recommend Chris Perkins' Check Your Decimal Change - Spink are absolutely way out in their decimals pricing.
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    It's possible that perhaps one was produced but never used at the time? Remember that in 1858, having unexpectedly found they needed to continue copper for a while longer than previously thought, they must have been scrabbling around for old dies to use up which would explain the huge number of varieties for the year.
  15. Peckris 2
    They can order CURRENCY coins in sealed bags, but not collector coins.
  16. Peckris 2
    I don't think you do, except for unusual stuff like the Brexit 50p?
  17. Peckris 2
    Not all outrageous - there's an AU 1907 shilling for £75, and an UNC 1910 halfcrown for less than it's been in Spink for years.
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    Yes, I was only being strict and technical. I've even received coins in change from a shop that I'd personally class as BU. However, I'd still rate banks as the best bet.
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    Technically, a coin is 'circulated' as soon as it leaves the conveyor belt and shovelled into a Mint bag for distribution to the banks. However, banks are the place to ask about coins that have just been taken from a Mint bag.
  20. Peckris 2
    I've got a feeling that George III was affectionately known as 'Farmer George'?
  21. Peckris 2
    Shakespeare didn't have a clue about cats. "Tabby, or not tabby?"
  22. Peckris 2
    I think you're confusing him with George IV who was utterly detested and reviled, and had been bailed out by George III several times.
  23. Peckris 2
    Very very nice! Your picture problem would be resolved in an instant if you crop out all that unnecessary background - it must be using well over half the image size. This took me a few seconds:
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    Yes, the more important thing is the lighting, and the stand, than the precise camera - having said that, digital zoom isn't brilliant so you need to have your phone sufficiently near to the coin.
  25. Peckris 2
    Apologies for raining on your parade Mike, but that obverse is barely VF (too much wear on the hair, and generally). The reverse is better but I wouldn't rate it much higher than VF.
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