Paulus

Many fools ... despite the warning comments!

Thanks Bob, I'd better get me one of those!

Just acquired my first high grade bun penny from Pete ( @PWA 1967) ... an 1891 Gouby BP1891AB graded and slabbed CGS 75. As indicated (by Pete and others) it is much better than the CGS pics suggest, so very pleased. I may try and take my own pics through the slab ...

Like Colin, I use Lighthouse albums with 2x2 adhesive flips, together with a small percentage that are slabbed and in slab boxes holding 20 slabs. These can be locked away in my safe, and it is partly for this reason that I haven't gone for a cabinet (security). I like quality wooden furniture and I have plenty of room for a cabinet. If you are happy with the security aspect regarding your collection, I would go ahead with this one-off purchase - you can also get trays custom made with holes of the diameter you might prefer

Blimey that's interesting Kal, I wonder if there is an alternative theory?

Thanks Pete, I'll take you up on that, email sent

Sorry if this counts as yet another penny thread (which I guess it does), but as a type collector, focussing mainly on milled silver, I also want some examples of other denominations. So my question is, without relying purely on the price guides such as Spink et al, what years are the best to get a type example of an EF+ copper and a GEF+ bronze Viccy penny (with some/much lustre)? To clarify, I am NOT interested in rare dates or varieties ... And if anyone is awash with duplicates to sell that fit the grade, are a fair price, and have no problems, please PM me My only example at the moment is a 1901 with some lustre, too embarrassed to show it though

Your 'hit rate' seems amazing to me George3, are you posting these as you discover them? Also amazed at how you seem to be able to identify them, are you sure this isn't an ancient Aztec fire alarm?

Thanks for the heads up bhx It is certainly cheap at the moment, but bear in mind that this is an auction with 5 days to run, no telling where it will end up!

Hi Colin, great to see you again, and congratulations!

I totally agree - I asked half-jokingly because there was a post quite recently of a TPG assigning 'something over inverted 6' when the known variety was 'over 9' - from memory I think most agreed it was almost certainly a straight forward 'over 9', as I believe this one to be. Can anyone tell me if this variety is now in the new ESC?

Thanks Stu, just wanted to give you something other than pennies to look at! Not 9 over inverted 6 then?

Would people agree that this is 9 over 9 (Davies 89), not listed in Spink or (old) ESC?

Here's some responses to the same question on the CoinsGB Forum back in 2007: http://www.coinsgbforum.com/?showtopic=162 I would imagine that's the same 'Rob' as we know on here!

Shilling is ex Cheshire Collection? Nice one, I look forward to the pics!

Newly acquired, believed to be S. 2337E

It's a lovely coin, GEF for me

Nothing special about the grade, but I like all things pretty much related to S,t Paul's (sic), Wren, or the Royal Society!

I imagine that I'm not the only one thinking that that is a vastly superior pair of pics!

Oh no, not more serious competition! I mean congratulations on taking the plunge into high grade collecting Mynki, lovely Godless there!

There seem to be so many of these about, that may have had a quick (or long) dip, the seller believing it will improve them / help them sell. To me it's just a warning sign when a 100+ year old silver coin is very bright and shows no toning (I happen to like natural toning)

And this halfpenny - question, how do you count the number of gun ports?

Apologies to any farthing/copper collectors as I'm sure this will not impress! This is not my main focus, but I like to have an example, and this is my best one

What is its weight Chris?

MUCH better pics Brandon! Nice coin