VickySilver

Uh, no, not for me either. Bit of gold, milled silver not so great, not seeing coppers...

Yes, nice bit there. I think most ancient have been cleaned to some degree. Not sure but looks like it may have been in water for some while with a bit of porosity there.

I seem to recall there being some on a regular basis on the older SNC. Hate to use the word cleaned in this case - dipped possibly more likely IMHO.

Ha ha, well that would put them in front of the Royal Mint!!

Rob, is that just my eyesight or is that a bit of metal extending above the top loop of the 8? These two look a bit different and diff. type of overdate perhaps??

In the meanwhile, to quote Forrest Gump: "Run, Forrest, run"!

Keep that enthusiasm! More pictures, please....

Well, still have to find the buyer side to complement the demand side of the supply-demand curve. I suspect this aspect lags....

Ah, just so much healthy food! I do remember getting tacos at Taco Bell when they first opened in the late '60s for 19 cents.

There have been other threads 'cross the pond - Taco Bell Restaurant napkins that have a bit of sulfur in them have been used to great effect...

That coin was one to truly drool over and by far the nicest I have ever seen. Would that I had the cash & likely rue the day - I believe as Rob suggested that this could readily be a 30 or even possibly a 50k quid coin, not 21k DOLLARS. Perhaps he might find the SNC that had the article and picture of either this coin or one very similar to it??? Wonder where it ended up. IMO, blows those stupid narrow dates out of the water for importance and likely rarity as well....

The New York office.

The young lady answering the phone was quite rude as well - I attempted to leave phone bids and SHE WOULD NOT DO IT! And furthermore lied about how far along the auction was, stating it was finished when it was not. I was annoyed to say the least. I either did or did not win one coin, and still don't know as she would not help out on a followup call either, this despite me being quite pleasant and patient. BTW, I discovered the auction by looking at the upcoming auctions & was looking to see if there was anything (!NOT!) in their London auction next week.

No expert in import/export laws but there were def. UK dealers there in New York. Also I have had NO problems sending coins back and forth across the Atlantic. My points in raising the topic were: - interesting news in what some top quality coins brought at what many might think is a major venue - what it may say about the state of bun head pennies and possibly later milled English coins - that it may demonstrate a possible opportunity for collectors to extend their vigilance to overseas auctions

These coins were from the collection of one Gerald Jackson from the Southeast US. These coins, as I understand were from the Halcion days of Spink from the late '70s or early '80s through at least the '90s. I once saw the 1882 in an SNC, not for sale but an article on it and this was about 1982 or so....

Spink NY just had a sale of pennies this morning and must say that I was surprised by some of the prices fetched for some very nice pieces, particularly in the bunhead series. The 1882 London penny went for 21k USD plus commission, the 1869 4.2, the 1871 1.6, the 1875H 1.6k USD. I thought these prices a bit low for what evidently were prime pieces, supposedly not photographed well.... Anybody with success?

DNW had a "No Sale" of a similar coin just three days ago, think I'll stick to my estimate.

Yes, lifeless appearance with a slight bit of yellow retoning to it.

I agree, I don't like either with just too much "wiping" on the 1819 and the 1818 excessively dipped. Not one I would be interested in.

I believe "Hot Potato" is the game....Reminds me a bit of those infernal (albeit more common) 1823 Two Pound gold pieces - they just keep coming and coming with crazy prices fetched for supposed condition rarities. Let's not go there with the Gothics, please!

Ah yes, one time I got literally a handful at auction....Let's see, they must be here somewhere!

I have gotten very nice pieces in penny denomination from the 1960s for 50-100 quid...I am a buyer if not too steep as well.

Nice strike to be sure but quite a few contact marks and a rim hit on reverse of some note... BTW, closed at 425 USD..

Yes, a basement slabber & well known as such for some while. Beware.

OK, what do all think a fair price for this 1844 - 500-600 USD maybe?