RLC35

Put me down for "Not" an open three, but I hope I am wrong!LOL!

What makes it worse is that he obviously knows the grading of VF is utter tripe. Didn't know that, Bob. Thanks. I bought some shillings from "Richparfishing" in 2009, and wasn't that happy with one of them when they arrived. I bought a few things, and sold a few things, to and from Rich. It always has turned out ok.

"Surrey*Coins" is Richard Parker. He also has another eBay ID..."Richparfishing"!

The collector you mention on my side of the pond is probably Gary Schindler ("Bronze & Copper Collector" on the Forum)...he has one of everything it seems..... Yes indeed! I'm sure he must have some gaps... In fact I think I have a couple of model pennies he used to own but no longer collects. I may be wrong though. I believe that you do.... I gave up on the models, and sold them all, including the few RARE ones that I had.... Also, I do have several gaps in my collection, although I did recently acquire the 1870 with dot under the Y, RLC35 has a much nicer specimen though.... Here is my F-164A, I believe it is the coin in question.... Nice 1908 Gary...also great pictures, I wish I had your expertise in photography!

Ebayer bronzepennycollector won it along with another. Ok thanks! I wonder if he ever visits this forum? He is from NYC. He is a regular contributor to the Forum...

The collector you mention on my side of the pond is probably Gary Schindler ("Bronze & Copper Collector" on the Forum)...he has one of everything it seems.....

Accumulator, Is the obverse you show from a 1903 open 3 (F158A), or a 1908 (F164A)? Thanks,

The 1908 1d that is on ebay, doesn't look like the colon, after BRITT, is pointing to a tooth...it looks to me like it is pointing to gap. The line he has drawn looks crooked also. What do you think?

Many Happy Returns, Scott and Debbie! (Birthday that is!)Ha, Ha!

I see what you mean Bob, but it's probably the weakest (or from the mint's point of view, the most successful) that I've ever seen. I think I would want something far more visible before I shelled out £1,300 for an 1865 penny I agree with you on that one David!

1949 is right...it is a 1865/3, although it is the weaker one of the two examples. It is a Gouby BP1865Bc. The other example is a Gouby BP1865Bd, and is much sharper!

Peter, At the NYINC Convention recently, I asked a NGC Rep. what proof you had to have, to get a coin designated (slabbed) as being a specific variety, or from a specific collection (Workman, etc). He said a receipt, or collector's Ticket from a reputable Dealer or numismatist, stating the fact. An example would be a sales receipt from Colin Cooke, noting that the coin was from the "Edinburgh" collection. BTW...I think there is a additional charge for a coin being designated from a collection, or a specific variety, not known to them.(which would be a lot of varieties, in the case of GB coins!). Even with their errors on coins of Great Britain, I think NGC is our best slabber! IMHO! Ha,Ha!

Even worse is when they call pennies "large cent" It is interesting, as a American, that you bring up about the cent/penny comparison. Although our small coins are really "Small Cents" and "Large Cents", they are called by everyone "pennies" (small cents), and "Big Pennies" (Large Cents). That use of the word penny, instead of cent by Americans, may be as a result of the large population of Americans whose heritage is from the British Isles. A term that illustrates the same type of association, is when something is considered really "good." It is not considered good enough for the President...but instead, good enough for the "King of England!" (or Queen!).

That's another worry,you think they are slabbed correctly,turns out the slab is faked so the content is also worthless,or worst scenario,the slab is correct,and it's a third party grader that's wrongly slabbed a fake.I think with the internet,more and more people will start to rely on a slabbed coin for authenticity. If you can prove that they have slabbed a fake, the more respectable TPGs like PCGS, NGC or CGS will compensate you to the market value of the real coin. For NGC or CGS, you can use the number on the slab on their databases and get a photo of the coin originally slabbed. This should tell you if you have got a fake coin in a fake slab. NGC only takes pictures of the coins that have paid the extra fee for pictures. Almost half or more don't have pictures. I think CGS takes pic's of all coins. (I think). They have had pic's of all of the coins I have followed up on at least!

I have Mal's CD, it is a very useful reference! Great pictures (examples)!

Here is another coin I picked up in NYC last week. A uncirculated 1895 Young Head Farthing. The toning on it is streaked somewhat, but it is a decent example. I have just listed it on my website (NEW Category), but can price it a little better, if anyone is interested.

agreed in spades! Is there a good reference (post Freeman) on bronze Vicky halfpennies available? I seem to recall there was a Coin Monthly article, but i can't find the reference David Mal Lewandon (sp) has a cd he sells that has a large number of Victoria Half Penny varieties. The examples are all high quality images. Chris used many of Mal's pictures in the CCGB reference book.

John, PCGS is the same grading company that mis-identified a 1860 Farthing Mule, a while back (that was purchased on eBay by a Forum Member), then came on the Forum and tried unsuccessfully defend their ID! I haven't cared for PCGS since that issue was left unresolved!

Nice coin. A bit rich for me, so I'll hang on to my "EF with lustre" (it only cost me 18 squid ), but yours would be a really good upgrade. The one thing I dislike about that particular date is that they used up their worn out reverse dies on it, knowing full well that a new design was months if not weeks away. It rather spoils the appeal of a scarce variety (just like the 'worn die' reverse of 1917 sixpences). I'll price it a little lower for a Forum Member.....

They are very expensive ~ I'd only bid on a Heritage item if it was something I really wanted and had long been unable to get elsewhere. Michael, I bid the 1860/59 up to $7,750, but was underbidder to the winner at $8000 (w/Premium $9,400). That was my limit! I have one in AEF, but I wanted this one in UNC.

Azda, You have a good eye! The colons you refer to are as a result of a "filled" die. They are both there, but appear to have been "broken" off, with a uneven edge left where the colon dot would be, as a result. I also picked up a uncirculated 1895 YH Farthing. It does have a rather streaked toning though. I will post it later.

This is a coin I just purchased from Stephen Hill, at the New York International Numismatic Convention, in NYC. It is a 1875 Narrow Date Penny. I'll send the Obverse in the next post, since the file size is too big to add both to the same post.

Happy Birthday Guys! Many Happy Returns of the Day!

Accumulator...you have a very nice example...not a lot of difference.

I haven't "bothered" my wife with what it cost! Ha,Ha. She doesn't have to know everything! LOL!