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Accum, Nice 1827. It's hard to find one as nice as that! Most have a lot of heavy pitting!

Nice clear overdate!

Hyundia is a great car...you'll love it!

Peter, Those Mercedes SL600 are expensive to repair, aren't they? LOL!

Below is a link to the latest on=line edition of "Coin World" from the USA. You can just use my email address to take a look at it. RLC35@aol.com http://editions.amospublishing.com/WDCN/Default.aspx?d=20110314&pagenum=1&f=0

I have 3 rolls of circulated 1926 Pennies, I bought 40 years ago, from a Mail order dealer. Recently, after I found out how to positevely ID a 1926 ME, I looked at the coins, and did not find a single ME! I have however, found a few over the past few years, at local coins shows, in the .50 cent box!<gggg>.

Derek, If you still hadn't seen a ME in 20 examples, then the best estimate from that ratio (4,498,519 divided by 21) would be 214,215 ME's minted. I would believe the mintage would be somewhat less than 214k though. Just my humble opinion! <gggg>.

There are a number of numismatic magazines available in the U.S. The most popular are: -The Numismatist, A publication of the ANA (American Numismatic Association). -Coin World -Numismatic News -Coin Prices...there are a couple of these monthly magazines that function mostly for the publication of updates (monthly) of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican coin prices. From all of the above, I like the "Numismatist" best. It is an expanded "Coin Monthly" type of magazine, but has more articles on various U.S. and Foreign coin subjects. An example this month, due to the popularity of the movie "Kings Speech" (King Geo VI), there was an article by the Editor..."Kings, Shillings and Mentors." These is also advertising, and as you say, it is needed to keep a publication afloat. When you join the ANA, this magazine, and the on-line magazine, are given to you free, as a part of your membership. Coin World, and Numismatic News, are tabloid type newspapers, much like the "Phoenix" from Coincraft, only much, larger and with more content. They are both loaded with advertising, and very popular. Lastly are the two or more, "Coin Prices" magazines, which are published monthly, with updated pricing on U.S., Canadian, and Mexican coin prices. Subscribing to these mag's give you the same thing as having a newly priced "Redbook" each month, at about the same price. You can usually get the coin prices mag for about $12-14/year. A redbook (1/yr) costs about the same. All of the above, with the exception of the "Numismatist" are mostly directed to the U.S. collector.

I've never bought a single issue, but it says the single issue price is 3.65 pounds, on the cover.

I subscribe to Coin News. One of the regular columns I like is "View from the Bay." They show actual sales from eBay, and also comment on the outcome of the sale. In one issue I even found they had posted a coin I sold (1861, 8/6 Penny)in the column. I would like to see that type of reporting expanded. The part of the Magazine covering banknotes, however is just wasted space for me. I also like the "web Page" listing of Dealers, with Web sites.

You're Part Brit Bob, so you don't Count As a Yankee. What is it with this shite crazy toning craze they have in the US of A, No coin tones naturally like that in such a short space of time, No wonder Americas oil usage is so high Azda, They can call it toning if they want too...but to me it is just tarnish! <gggg>. For some reason certain collectors do prefer it, but I don't know why!

FYI...At least one Yankee doesn't like the "Rainbow Toning"...me! LOL! I think the sellar is Canadian. <ggg>.

Azda, You are pretty close to ms (perfect) standard. It is ms70.

Certainly not EF!

I also think that is good advice. That will take care of an issue that is really bothering you.(and I can see why!) Good Luck,

Here is an unusual 1854 Half Penny I found recently. It has a "A" for the "V" in Victoria. I have seen a "V" used for an "A" before (unbarred A), but never the reverse, like this one. Attached are pic's.

I conversed with John earlier, and we traded pic's of our coins. I also sent a copy to Michael, since he is said to have a example also. Thanks for the info Rob.

Josie, I like the coin history page. Thanks for posting.

Below is a Copy of the Marsh book, available to the USA. They want $57.17, plus about $10 for S&H. It is available from www.abebooks.com. . Stock Image The Gold Half-Sovereign (ISBN: 0950692956 / 0-9506929-5-6) Michael A. Marsh Bookseller: Revaluation Books (Exeter, DEV, United Kingdom) Bookseller Rating: Quantity Available: 1 Book Description: Michael A.Marsh. Hardcover. Book Condition: Brand New. In Stock. Delivery: UK usually 4-5 days, Europe/USA/ROW 7-10 days. Bookseller Inventory # zk0950692956 Bookseller & Payment Information | More Books from this Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question Price: US$ 57.18 Convert Currency Shipping: US$ 9.56 From United Kingdom to U.S.A. Destination, Rates & Speeds

Have you tried Able Books? www.abebooks.com... They might have it.

Gary, I just sent you my pic's.

Hi Dagz06 Welcome to the Forum!

Here is a email I received from London Coins. ********************************************* Dear Client Shortly we intend to review the price of our stock, and expect in the majority of cases it will be upwards in line with general market trends. In the meantime we have decided to hold a January sale for our client list and you can enjoy the following discounts from the stock for sale on our web site, for all orders received before Jan 31st 2011. 10% Reduction on any stock purchased before January 31st 2011. For orders in excess of £1,000 15% reduction. For orders in excess of £2,500 20% reduction. See our website www.londoncoins.co.uk and select from the home page icon HIGH QUALITY BRITISH COINS FOR SALE This offer does not include the gold bullion coins we offer. ANY COINS YOU MAY WISH TO VIEW OR COLLECT WE CAN BRING TO THE RACE COURSE YORK SHOW THIS COMING FRIDAY Please contact me on 01474 871464 most of our stock will not be there unless requested. Regards, Semra Cetin London Coins LTD ******************************************************************** The prices at London Coins seems very high to me as they are now...so what's with the price increase....I guess the recession is over in Great Britain! BTW...the recession is still on over here! LOL!

That's great information, thanks! The only places I have definatly set on currently are London, Bath/Chawton, but I am sure I will be adding others. My biggest problem, is I don't get to spend all my time chasing coins down. My wife thinks coins are only made to spend, and I will require some care in adjusting "her" schedule to match mine. I am sure my fellow numismatists don't have that problem! LOL! The idea of visiting Baldwin's is a good one. I met Stephen Hill, at last years New York International Coin Fair, and purchased a really nice (EF) 1843, with colon, penny from him. I'll probably make that visit for sure. Are there any coin dealers in the Portabello Road Market (Near Notting Hill)? I am going to take my wife there, and that would be great, if a couple of dealers were there also! LOL!

Midland, and Scotland both sound great. We haven't got our itenerary completed yet...maybe we will have to make two trips to the Great Britain! LOL! I've got a few months yet to complete the trip plan, before July. I am sure it will be an interesting visit. Thanks for the tips! <ggg>.