Gary D

The only time I have emailed the Royal Mint which was quite recently Mr Clancy replied within a couple of days.

The left and middle are the same coin, so is the consensus that there are only 2 varieties and not 3 as implied in your book Chris?

Now I'm getting confused. Freeman quotes the usual two types. The Normal, top curves down and points to the ball foot. The open probably caused by a blocked die, no ball foot and tip of top curve missing. Chris quotes a third 'closed 3' and now there is a closed 3 no sea behind left of britannia

I've got the 1985 2nd edition. Gary

I,ve just been looking at the vickie pennies on page 27 and am I correct in thinking that most of the freeman numbers don't match the Revs. Should it be 6B 1A 13D 14E 10D 15D 16D & 17D or am I missing something. Also the notes at the bottom should they read Rev.B Rev.A for the 1st two. On page 39, threepences 1952 should be Peck 2398. Page 83, 1955 = P2495, 1956 = P2497, 1957 = P2499, 1958 = P2501, 1959 = P2501B, 1960 + P2501D, 1961 = P2501F, 1962 = P2501H & 1963 = P2501J Finally, for the 1903 penny you quote a 'closed 3' could you elaborate on the description. What should I be looking for. Gary

I see burdale2 won a few, funny he didn't leave or receive any feedback.

I had a menai bridge recently, it was a very weak strike and sort of odd looking, no at all attractive. In hind sight I suspect it was likely a fake.

This is another one, a seller with no feedback, two buyers fighting over it neither have bought any coins or even collectables before. It was reported as possible shill bidding but nothing happenned. Just waiting now to see if any feedback appears although I boubt it. ebay

Oh, the embarressment.

That looks about right to me.

Thanks Rob, I found the Colin Cooke thread. There's me thinking " that's another gap in the collection filled" and two more open. Looking at the coin closely it looks to be the very rare 7 to left of bead as it doesn't truly appear to be 7 to gap. It is definitely blunt but not to bead. I still go for left of bead. I've attached another picture so please give me your opinions.

When I started collecting back in about 1970 I brought a book called "Picture guide to coin condition" by Burton Hobson. Although a bit limited it goes through various coins showing were they wear and the amount of wear in each grade. I don't know if it's still available. Updating it could be an ideal project for Chris

This is a question for Chris, but if anyone else knows the answer please don't be shy. In CCGB 2006 there is a note regarding the 1937 3d. It would appear that there are two varieties which depend on the spacing of the word Three to the rim. Is there any more information about this i.e. discription of how the distinguish them apart or better still pictures the the two types. Many thanks Gary

Just picked this up on CU Look

Another ebay virgin, virgin on the ridiculous that is. ebay

Hi, for 1911 both a proof and normal maundy sey are listed. As normal maundy sets are usually proof-like how can one tell the difference between the two 1911 sets. Regards Gary

NARU finally

It could be a modern copy that is just filling a date gap. There are many fantasy coins on ebay, the 1933 penny for instance.

Mmmm, smell that fish. Interesting bidding pattern, Fitzwell1, paulinefitz, Fitzwell. Must be a scam going on somewhere. Paypal, significantly different than what was described in the listing. Surely paypal wouldn't fall for that.

I still think a photo is the best way forward here.

A picture of both side would be nice. I'm sure someone will come along with an answer but it does sound odd. I can't imagine why anyone would want to forge a fathing, it tended to be higher value coins.

Once in a lifetime opportunity. I do wonder if these are money laundering scams. I know 1 day auctions are often used for fencing stuff.

Might be closer to the truth than you realise. I have an old penny somewhere that has been sharpened around the edge, I assume for chucking around at football matches. Perhap it was used for chucking around in the arena

I know just the thought of it will make most of you shudder, but can a certain amout of cleaning be carried out without impairing a coin. I have this 1935 crown which looks quite shabby and was wondering if it would withstand some simply washing with liquid soap just to remove the loose dirt and grime.