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thanks for the info. Peter And this is precisely what appeals to me! For such a pretty little coin it really surprises me that they are not greater prized. It's a pretty big series, that I think will keep my copper lusts satisfied AND within budget! Winner all round for me, especially if I can get a nice bit of provenance top-up along the way! Exactly how I see them, Peck was the first attempt and Colin Cooke also did a lot of work in the series, but Tim has taken it to another level and the detail in the catalogue is much more robust and consistent. Another series where additions keep coming to light. Sounds fun! To kick-start the little project I've just ordered 3 from a well-respected dealer! Excellent choice, particularly the Lennox. Many thanks.

thanks for the info. Peter And this is precisely what appeals to me! For such a pretty little coin it really surprises me that they are not greater prized. It's a pretty big series, that I think will keep my copper lusts satisfied AND within budget! Winner all round for me, especially if I can get a nice bit of provenance top-up along the way! Exactly how I see them, Peck was the first attempt and Colin Cooke also did a lot of work in the series, but Tim has taken it to another level and the detail in the catalogue is much more robust and consistent. Another series where additions keep coming to light. Sounds fun! To kick-start the little project I've just ordered 3 from a well-respected dealer!

thanks for the info. Peter And this is precisely what appeals to me! For such a pretty little coin it really surprises me that they are not greater prized. It's a pretty big series, that I think will keep my copper lusts satisfied AND within budget! Winner all round for me, especially if I can get a nice bit of provenance top-up along the way!

Due to their size/thickness they don't do very well below ground, so they do not tend to hold up well as detecting finds. Whereas in the river they seem to do really well as do many other base metal coins including tin. I understand that it was for a period of time a "farthing" to cross the river (Thames) and therefore there are quite a few to be found around this area for that reason. Whether that is fact or fiction I am not sure, but a high number of those out there are Thames finds Thanks, Colin, makes good sense! Would you say Everson is the best work out there for these coin's? Other than Peck are there any other good reads on the subject you are aware of? I took a look at Rob's farthings earlier, I'll revisit them again tomorrow, a couple of nice bits and, as you said, provenance a plenty! I was momentarily excited to find an ex Everson coin there, but it's not quite pretty enough for me, though I guess you've just got to have one in there!

Sounds like a good start indeed! I've often wondered why certain coin types are common river finds, is there a reason why?

I've just got hold of a copy of the Everson book, can anyone suggest any extra reading to supplement this book and series? Apart from sniping the 'bay, where else would you look for these coins? I realise that for the most part they are too low in value to get single-lot recognition at the major auctions, so maybe coin fairs? Any thoughts?

Baldwin77 thanks to Google Thanks! Can you trust the local dealer - sure he's not putting you off on his own account? First thought that entered MY mind! God, we're all SO suspicious!

Lot 2619 for the farthing gentlemen! http://www.sixbid.com/nav.php?p=viewlot&sid=679&lot=2619 Now you'd want that, wouldn't you! What a beautiful coin!

Would I be right in thinking there's no 'extra' fee for using sixbid, just the auction house buyers' premium? Also, does anyone here have plans to be on the floor at StJames?

Many thanks!

I can't seem to find the StJames catalogue for Oct 1st, have you got a link?

That photography absolutely cracked me up! The rarer arch-topped 'A' too!

C'mon, Richard, you're not losing faith in the TPGC's are you? What they mean is: 'well struck-up SOMEWHERE, but I don't know enough to tell you which bit!'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230851407246;jsessionid=95EE3002326CC123EC61EED1247566A3?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D230851407246%26_rdc%3D1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230853992857?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D230853992857%26_rdc%3D1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230851424836?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D230851424836%26_rdc%3D1 God, they're slabbing some shite! If I saw that H8 coin unslabbed on eBay I'd run a mile! Thank goodness it's 'authenticated'!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230851407246;jsessionid=95EE3002326CC123EC61EED1247566A3?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D230851407246%26_rdc%3D1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230853992857?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D230853992857%26_rdc%3D1 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230851424836?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D230851424836%26_rdc%3D1

Very little Elizabeth hammered, though a nice crown however. The two 6d's (2705 and 2706) I just can't fathom the pricing, 1568 being just about the most common of dates, and it's hardly drop-dead (other than it's estimate). The other is also nothing special.

I've just picked up on your revision! Hah, now there's a case of David meeting Goliath (with Dave being me in this instance)! I'm going to have to get my Dundee friend to deliver a bottle to your house if you're back for Christmas!

I'm sure I read somewhere that it was resolved and he was not out of pocket? Lets ask the Horses Mouth................Paul, what happened with that piece of shite you bought? Just like my old mate, Kev Thomson! Must be something about being a Dundonian!

Cheers, Pies, thanks for that! Do you work IN hospital then?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm you've listed the coin you wanna buy lol I'm fancying an experiment! Can I shake those deposits off with one of those cheap machines? No Bugger!

Hmmmmmmmmmmm you've listed the coin you wanna buy lol I'm fancying an experiment! Can I shake those deposits off with one of those cheap machines?

TBH i'd love to think this is genuine. The seller sells many Sovs, but a rarity such as this on ebay is somewhat strange to me. An EF graded coin in Spinks is around 8500 quid. Why put this coin on ebay if its so rare? I can't vouch for authenticity, but ebay often exceeds major auctions at final hammer, AND only have a 10% sellers fee! I think all the serious collectors/dealers have a pretty good handle on eBay nowadays, despite everything that's said! Look at us lot, for instance, when something special comes along (not saying this is) we're all drooling and speculating, CALCULATING, twitching, itching...there are quite a few armchair bidders methinks! Most of the quality hammered is almost untouchable on eBay! C'mon, Dave, you use one of those electro cleaners, any good for this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170910669150?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Would one of those electro-things (a quick post, sorry) get the deposits off of coins like these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170910669150?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I'm sure I read somewhere that it was resolved and he was not out of pocket?

Poor Liz! I did wonder upon whom Mrs Shrek was based! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300768960535?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649