Mightyzob

Hi, I was just sorting through some old decimal 5p's when I came across a 1978 5p with a plain (not milled) edge. Is this unusual or does this variety exist? All the other 5p's had a milled edge and when I compared it to others from the same year it seemed identical (apart from the edge). Also, can anyone tell me why there is a "." after the 7 on scottish shillings dated 1937 & 1947 but not on the english ones? Many thanks in anticipation. DaveT

Hi there, I was just wondering if the inscriptions around the edge of a pound coin are all supposed to be the same way up for a particular years minting or whether it's completely random? The coins I'm looking at particularly are 1985 Welsh Leek variety and out of 10 coins, I've got 5 of each (writing up/down) and I've just noticed one of them has the apostrophe missing between the 'I' and 'M' of I'M. I have a mini collection of various fake pound coins and I can usually recognise one but these don't look or feel like fakes. Any opinions? Thanks DaveT

Hi, I have a boxed set of 1950 coins - farthing to half-crown, red cardboard type with gold coat of arms on top - the coins are embedded in like a stiff black felt base and there is a little ribbon in each depression for lifting the coins, the lid has no padding but a thicker piece of card in it - I just wondered if these are a proof set or an uncirculated set (assuming the coins are the original ones from the box)? My 1953 box is red also but has 1953 Coronation on the top (no coat of arms) and is "snap hinged" like a glasses case the coins are embedded in black felt but with no ribbons and the lid has a silky padded finish (no coat of arms) - same question, are these likely to be Proofs or Uncirculated or something else? All the coins look look as if they've never been touched. Thanks for any tips.

Thanks. I've checked the link and the clues seem to fit. Camera won't take a decent pic of the coin so I'll find a scanner and hopefully post a pic soon. Thanks again.

Hello there, I'm new to the forum today. I recently acquired a large collection of coins (which has now started me off on a collecting frenzy!) and there appears to be an 1882 penny without an H - I've heard these are rare but can often be mistaken. This coin is worn but the date area seems in good condition with no sign of an 'H'. Can anyone tell me if the above is true (about being rare) and whether there is anything else I can check to see which type it is? Many thanks DaveT