Peter

Can we have our own thread for the wonderful farthing/halfpennies ? Lovely examples Gents.

Well done chaps.Another search is onI need to check mine I think I would have noticed though.

Did

Bob, I'm sure you could list on the back of a postage stamp the coins you dislike.

Here I go,I confess.....I like halfpennies

I love the history tangent of these tokens.Wow a 100ft span.An achievement in its time though.

15th & 16th July. Mates rates for the forum members ?

At the NEC £1 to £1.50 Previously at the Meridian Hotel it could well of been free. At the end of the day the £2 isn't much.I would happily pay more with better amenities and visible security in the room and carpark. I would welcome any opinion from regular sellers who may bring 000's of £'s stock.I avoid the London fairs. The Wetherby fair (Cedar Court)at least has Hotel security. Maybe I'm faffing about nothing but it only needs to happen once. A table selling lotions for Coin Collectors stoop would also be welcome

Don't forget the Midland opens its doors at 9:30 am now. Damn it....a good excuse to get a faster car though. I do note the admission price is creeping up.Better lighting and a refreshment area at the side of the room would be nice.

If you can't beat the 1d boys join em.I did notice the thread for 1d's but didn't want to get tarred with the same brush. I got a great discount and extremely happy. The majority of my 1d's 1895-1967 are UNC or there abouts apart from the obvious key dates.I have also secured a few quality Edward V11 1/2d's from across the pond.So there is life after 1/4d's....well sort of. I've got my DIY and Car hats on at present, trouble is I have scratched my left eye and DIY has been banned until this heals.

This little beauty arrived today.Obviously sellers pictures.In hand it is fantastic. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222007959476?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Welcome back Colin.Thank goodness a collector of proper non penny coins is back. Congratulations on your new family member.It must be recognized that it us chaps who put all the hard work in.

Nice Just check the rims for signs of solder or any mounting marks....cracking 1st coin.

Seems a shame to sell it to be melted.Just a short time ago it would of got £280 on ebay.

Non I love the improvement.Daylight bulbs look the way to go until Spring.My hands are not as steady as Dave's despite going on the wagon in 2016. I'm going to save myself for a couple of Cubans and malt for the balmy Summer evenings.

I believe it is a brass gaming token. A half guinea should weigh approx 4g if gold.A gaming token will weigh approx 2g.

From the picture looks an honest coin with a bit of wear. I could live with that in my collection.

Non You are getting your coin eye in nicely.

As stated above there are too many things going wrong. Shame really...no cigar on this one.

Mmmm farthings Yuk slabbed Inflated prices methinks.

He was my hero and not for just one day.My girls were brought up on his music.They didn't have a choice. An end of an era but his talent and music will live on forever.

Paulus Congrats on your pictures.

Just to let the forum know my beloved wife died earlier today. She fell down the stairs. I waited up all night and got the dreaded call at 5:30 this morning. Appreciate your loved ones.

Another good string in your bow Richard. Well done.

A nice Edmund memorial penny