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1949threepence

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  1. The best 1921 I've seen was posted by @zookeeperz in May 2018. Although it is Obverse 3 (F191). Fully struck up both sides, with outstanding hair detail, it's probably one of the best, if not the best, you'll ever see. link to it
  2. 1949threepence

    Seeking advice on mintage figures

    A bit later than I'd imagined. Thanks Chris.
  3. I must admit I thought it was already 24%. What was it?
  4. 1949threepence

    Seeking advice on mintage figures

    Funnily enough Bob, I was thinking of the situation in 1868 and 1869 when I posted.
  5. 1949threepence

    Seeking advice on mintage figures

    A FOI request might well be worth a try. I've got a fair amount of useful info from the R M that way.
  6. 1949threepence

    Seeking advice on mintage figures

    I believe it used to be the case that coins minted in any given calendar year formed the basis of that year's mintage figures. A complication could arise owing to coins being minted at the start of a given year, still bearing the previous year's date, thus distorting the mintage for the dated coin. To the best of my knowledge this practice was phased out at some point in the 20th century, but not sure precisely when.
  7. 1949threepence

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    That's a bit too logical for 2019, Chris. Well said though.
  8. 1949threepence

    Seeking advice on mintage figures

    The correct mintage figure for the 1913 halfcrown is 4,090,169. I get my mintage figures from any Coin Yearbook. The 2020 one will be out soon - just google Token publishing. You can download one.
  9. 1949threepence

    More Pennies

    That's a much better photo of the coin, than the one dnw posted at the time of the Laurie Bamford auction - here Although far from the rarest of the 1861's, the F26 is quite difficult to get in high grade. Did you get it at the actual auction, Pete, or buy it later?
  10. 1949threepence

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    From the listing "Old.. used.. and has a charity shop smell" Not sure whether she's talking about the coins or herself......
  11. 1949threepence

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    Great opportunity here for the astute collector
  12. 1949threepence

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    I agree Terry, but if that first F27, which was a washer, essentially, could be ID'd as such, then there's maybe a chance for this. It certainly looks different. I'd advise the owner, @Zo Arms to refer the coin - in hand - to Michael Gouby (if he's willing and available) to possibly get a more definitive conclusion.
  13. 1949threepence

    More Pennies

    Here's another pic showing the date juxtaposed with a "normal" 3:-
  14. The obvious danger being the conservative vote being split with the Brexit Party allowing Corbyn in by the back door. That's why it's essential we leave one way or the other.
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    Thanks Jerry - the coin belongs to another forum member/dealer. He asked me my opinion without saying what he'd spotted, and then asked if I would post it on the forum for him, as he has difficulty with posting photos. At first I thought was perhaps a die No under date, but immediately discounted that theory. The the possibility it might be a slender three struck me, and that was exactly what he'd thought as well. As you rightly say, the coin is very worn, which doesn't help.
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    What do you make of these images, Gents - out of interest?
  17. Boris - we knew it would be. What amuses me are those who vehemently oppose a no deal brexit, yet full well know that parliament will not accept the current deal, and the EU refuses to renegotiate. So what deal are they referring to? The puffed up self important arrogance of these idiots is something else. They speak a different language to everyone outside the M25 orbit.
  18. Does anyone else send themselves boggle eyed trying to tell the difference, and arriving at different conclusions when looking at the same coin at separate times, or is it just me?
  19. Thanks gents, much appreciated.
  20. What do you reckon chaps, P to a tooth or gap? I come to a different conclusion every time I look Thanks.
  21. 1949threepence

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    What's supposed to be on the reverse? (or obverse)
  22. Good point, well observed.
  23. Not a lot of people know that......
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