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Oh come on - he says he's FROM Manchester!
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LCN- Rare Pennies
Peckris replied to Colin88's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
True, but if the issue was done pending the possible postponement of the bronze issue due to complications / delays, then there would indeed be utilisation of old dies - especially undated reverse ones - to make up an 1860 'emergency' issue. A small number did get issued (though I wonder how many of them were either official or for general circulation?), but the rest of this putative issue was then melted down when the bronze finally made it just under the wire. We know that the bronze for 1860 was year-end stuff, as the 1860 mintage was way lower than the necessary huge mintages of 1861-1863 to replace copper with bronze. This is an absolute fact - had the 1860 bronze been on time, or done in advance, the mintage would necessarily have been vast; it wasn't. Despite the relative rarity of the 1860 bronze compared to the next year, the 1860 coppers are still much rarer than you might expect for a normal issue, even for the pennies which are the only relatively common denomination. I think you are seeing a lot fewer than might be expected for even one month's production. On the assumption that most coppers struck in 1860 were dated 1859, it is surprising that they would go so far as to change the date for what must surely have been a single run, or two at the most. You don't see many 1859s with disintegrating dies, which you would expect if they HAD to make 1860 copper pennies. But that's exactly what I said, Rob... that an 1860 copper issue was a rush-job, as they thought the bronze might not get issued in time. When it was (albeit in smaller quantities than anticipated) they might have felt able to melt down what was a very much larger copper issue which was being held in reserve, but then not needed. The precious few 1860 coppers that DID get issued might well have been souvenirs that evaded the meltdown, perhaps as thank you's to everyone involved in getting the bronze out just in time? -
LCN- Rare Pennies
Peckris replied to Colin88's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
True, but if the issue was done pending the possible postponement of the bronze issue due to complications / delays, then there would indeed be utilisation of old dies - especially undated reverse ones - to make up an 1860 'emergency' issue. A small number did get issued (though I wonder how many of them were either official or for general circulation?), but the rest of this putative issue was then melted down when the bronze finally made it just under the wire. We know that the bronze for 1860 was year-end stuff, as the 1860 mintage was way lower than the necessary huge mintages of 1861-1863 to replace copper with bronze. This is an absolute fact - had the 1860 bronze been on time, or done in advance, the mintage would necessarily have been vast; it wasn't. -
LCN- Rare Pennies
Peckris replied to Colin88's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Thanks for the links and photos Ok, here's a theory : - the inverted die axis coin was intended as a proof (hence the inversion), which would explain the fully-formed teeth and the presence of double incuse lines on the fillet; however, it was kept by a "proud" owner who rubbed the coin rather too much thus imparting the wear we see, and the evidence of cleaning. - the other coin was collected as a currency coin, obviously from the same die, but was not subjected to the same treatment and has therefore survived in better condition. -
Shillings are a good denomination to collect - not too small, yet not SO popular that prices are out of reach.
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Dont read this if you have not slabbed a cgs coin
Peckris replied to PWA 1967's topic in TPG Discussions
I am not suggesting for a moment that their is any suspicion of "undue preference or 'special treatment' ", but London Coins do have a lot of CGS graded coins for sale on their web site (not through auction, so they are dealers not just an auction house), including well over 100 'finest knowns' ... Well, true. As long as they make it clear what the relationship is, I don't see any harm. But if they don't, then there is definitely a 'conflict of interest'. -
Welcome to the forums Russ
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LCN- Rare Pennies
Peckris replied to Colin88's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Anyone with any ideas on this? Given the anomalies and the hefty price tag likely, I thought there might be some interest. You see, this is what happens when people post a topic like this and don't include a link. I have Googled in vain and the only reference to LCN pennies auction is this thread which is first in the Google list. Nothing else. PLEASE people, if you're going to post things like this, POST A LINK WITH IT. -
Dont read this if you have not slabbed a cgs coin
Peckris replied to PWA 1967's topic in TPG Discussions
In a way, there ISN'T a conflict of interest between CGS and London Coins, as they perform two different functions : 1) as a TPG, and 2) as an auction house. The conflict would arise if CGS slabs were given undue preference or 'special treatment' in their catalogues, but AFAIK that isn't the case. -
Dont read this if you have not slabbed a cgs coin
Peckris replied to PWA 1967's topic in TPG Discussions
It's not so much a conflict of interest, as they're the same people! In other words Stephen Lockett et al. Since CGS is grading the coin, which in turn determines what valuation category the coin will reside in, then that same party owns or controls the Auction (or sale)...then that condition creates a sale that is not "arms length" in nature! If a sale is not "arms length"...the sale has a conflict of interest! It is the same way in Real Estate Sales. The American Housing market went South as a result of this same condition, when the Banks also owned the Appraisal Company (conflict if interest) that valuated the residence for sale. As a result U.S. Government backed loans now must go through a middle man, between the Bank and the Appraisal Company, Called a AMC (appraisal Management Company). The AMC provides a buffer, or independent Party between the Buyer and Seller. I don't think this buffer exists at CGS and London Auctions. That's more or less what I was saying. In other words, "they're the same people" and should make that known to all and sundry. In a way though, it's not a conflict of interest to them - only to outsiders, and as I say, that relationship should be clear and transparent. -
Let's See Your Copper Coins, Tokens, Or Medals!
Peckris replied to brg5658's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
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Let us know how you get on with that? If it works out, it looks like a very useful piece of kit for the money especially as the lights are also included.
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Query on 1860 bronze penny
Peckris replied to Greaves's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Definitely teeth. Beads are slightly 'inboard' of the rim, with a small gap between the two. Even on very worn specimens you can see the whole bead(s) in one or two places, and they're quite unmistakeable. As Michael's example shows, the first obverse teeth were really quite short and can be confused for beads by the inexperienced eye. -
Dont read this if you have not slabbed a cgs coin
Peckris replied to PWA 1967's topic in TPG Discussions
It's not so much a conflict of interest, as they're the same people! In other words Stephen Lockett et al. -
You want to stay away from Scottish hammered, especially if you're in Glasgae on a Saturday night. Not a pretty sight and you better have a car close by with its engine running.
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Hi The problem with 1919H (and all the 1918/19 H/KN pennies) is that the dies they were supplied with by the Royal Mint got used to death, which is why 'early strikes' from a good die in top grade are so rare, especially when you consider all 4 varieties are scarce coins anyway. Ironically, 1919H is probably the commonest of the 4 by a distance, so why it's so rare in high grades is anyone's guess. My own 19H is EF everywhere except for George V's hair/ear details which are F+ at the very best. It's quite clearly a coin from a very worn die, but it didn't cost me a huge amount so I'm not too distressed about it. But your dealer friend may have had one that was equally poor (i.e., worn die) but may not known too much about these?
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No pictures? He wouldn't sell an "Unc" 19H without them! I'm not surprised he backed out in a hurry - it was probably GVF at best.
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An UNC 1919H WOULD be rare - it's probably second only to the KN in top grade!
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You don't need a DSLR for coins. You said your compact has a macro setting? That's all you need.
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Probably because Joe Public was too busy searching for the "ultra rare" Queen-wearing-a-necklace 1997 one, then going into spontaneous orgasm (repeat several million times) when he found one.
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Dont read this if you have not slabbed a cgs coin
Peckris replied to PWA 1967's topic in TPG Discussions
Me too. So now I'm sitting on the Naughty Step. Wearing a plastic case of course -
Maybe try looking for a table top tripod, John. Mine cost me abut £12. Declan Could you point me in the way of your table top tripod.? Will it take a DSLR or compact only.I have both with macro.? Thanx Peter Mine (1970s) is KAISER make - I saw recently they're still in business. Worth a Google?
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1898 pennies in top grades were always difficult (for some reason), and that goes right back to the 60s and maybe beyond. I will say one thing for TPGs - I was reading through my digital letters just the other day and came across one to a regular advertiser in Coin News, returning both items he'd sent me, both at least one grade less than described. (The prices were about right, but not the bargains or upgrades I thought I was getting). He shall remain nameless of course, but a TPG would soon sort him out.
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National trust - anyone else out there members?
Peckris replied to copper123's topic in Nothing whatsoever to do with coins area!
Not so keen on them TBH. I'd much rather go to a ruined castle or some out-of-the-way beauty spot than traipse around a stately home. Seen one giant room stuffed floor to ceiling with 2nd rate Gainsboroughs, roped off from plebby fingers, seen 'em all! -
Query on 1858 penny
Peckris replied to Greaves's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I agree - I have an 1858 with all the digits 'recut' in this way, but even more so. What we see here is almost the norm for 19th Century coppers, except on early issues from a particular die. It is less pronounced with the bronze series.