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The 1997 Proof Britannia is definately one of My favourite designs. I'd also go along with the wreath crowns theory. Only a few to collect but 1934 will be a bitch. Also beware of the fakes

Hello Jay and welcome to the forum. To address your security issue firstly, My simple answer would be firstly not to tell anyone that you collect coins, word of mouth spreads and could eventually be overheard by the wrong person. Take good pictures of each coin in your collection and get seperate insurance for your coins, i'd also suggest a small house safe which can be bought in argos relatively cheap. As you seem to live near water the silca gel packs are a good choice when storing, but various people have different methods. I use coin capsules with the foam rings for instance, others use caninets, unfortunately you can't put a cabinet in a safe, so it might depend on what your Security might eventually be.

The rare proof is Matte, so yours is most likely the regular one. CCGB 2 years ago was a bit conservative on the non-proof, £60 BU compared to £40 for proof. Yet Spink way back in 2005 had the proof at £40 also, but even back then, the non-proof was £75. Now it would be at least £100 I'm thinking. Spink 2013 has the proof at £50 and currency at £150

Not if you watched the Xmas Day Dr Who! Stay warm and safe Bob! David Really really silly story. But it doesn't seem to matter that much as Dr Who is character-driven these days, and his latest companion is OMG drop-dead gorgeous. You need to stay off those little blue meds Peck, you're mixing them up with the angina tablets

Now there's a few hours of your life you'll never get back

Surprisingly it was 60 Fahrenheit here in Munich Christmas eve and Christmas day. Apparently the hottest on Record for those 2 days, shorts and tshirt weather and not a Christmas Jumper in sight

Or build a snowman Bob

The Pearce kind of provenance? No, the Colin cooke kind i can hear your teeth grinding Stuart

Hence the reason i don't purchase Willy nilly These days Stuart. Did i mention i found 2 farthings with provenance

It does actually look a little Better than LCs grading but all that cracking over the flan would put me off it straight away

Not so much a laugh as an extra grade from a prominent seller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COMMONWEALTH-HAMMERED-SILVER-CROWN-1653-S3214-/280961736824?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item416a9fe078 The second in the list look familiar? From AF to now GF http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?searchterm=1653+commonwealth+crown&searchtype=1&page=Pastresults

Lol, lets not get me started on PCGS and American TPGs grading

Nice looking coin Mike. What is the CGS grade? Wonder what CGS would grade this one at http://www.sixbid.com/browse.html?auction=604&category=13644&lot=614355

Hope the wife knowa how to male a nut roast Rob lol

I've already seen 2 or 3 Stuart, a tad expensive but with great pedigree, so we'll see if they are still avaliable after the festivities. happy xmas

Stuart Royal Farthing tokens identification website http://www.stuartroyalfarthingtokens.com/rft-identification-and-grading-guide/

Might be useful for those without Tim Eversons book. I'll also add this to the "useful links" thread so it can be easily found in the future http://www.stuartroyalfarthingtokens.com/rft-identification-and-grading-guide/

http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p2047675.l2565&rt=nc&item=370696830493

Frohe weinachten......and a happy Crimble fae me tae

I sold one to Taiwan, a very nice Chas II crown. Its Hit and miss but lets not forget, people look through .com and has a bigger audience than the UK site plus its not just americans that use .com, so for Coins with larger prices i generally use com, simply because they have more cash

I use Airsure wich Tracks to the door worldwide and insured costing £10

His reply to My question HI VERY SORRY FOR BIG MISTAKE ,THIS COIN IS FORGERY He does'nt sound English eithet, plus he's obviously trying to pull a fast one by conviently forgetting to add that its a fake. One to watch me thinks

I always post worlwide, bigger audience. Don't forget to tick the ebay.com visibility

Must be unique http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HALF-CROWN-1673-N-RARE-/380534359653?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item58999d8665

Lets us know either way