Paulus

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

Yes, I think Rob's point is that they are harder to find, here's my 1916:

I did not think for one moment that you (or any US collector) would consider CGS for grading even UK coins, as you say they mean nothing on your side of the pond. And reasons for using a TPG are many and varied ... my comments were based on the pics alone. The toning is quite strong, and I would normally expect a better shoulder for the grade that's all ... one thing I have to get better at is this weak strike thing .. in my mind the shoulder is one of the high points ... believe me BRG weak strike is not equal to "wear" over here either! Please keep posting @brg5658

I disagree with both points regarding CGS and toning. My own preference is for attractive toning, and I have only had 1 coin rejected for possible AT by CGS. Those accepted include: and I would question an un-toned 100+ year old silver coin straight away, as would CGS.

Thanks Jaggy, Reverse B, so a broad face then (but much narrower nose than many I have seen!)

That's fairly extreme toning! At first glance the shoulder has a little too much wear to merit MS 64, what say others?

That means a lot BRG, especially as your own photography is so well regarded by many (including me!)

This is my best 1911 sixpence lion's face / nose - I was unaware of the small vs broad face @jaggy, which one is this, do you know? Edit: although I have Davies, just looking it up, sorry for being lazy!

It's a genuine imitation! Guaranteed!

I agree with Vicky. Dipping results in that lifeless tone-free appearance. I would normally expect these coins to show some 'life' like this:

Re-photographed using new set-up

Lol, TomGoodheart is Richard, and we already have a Matteo on here!

Yep http://www.londoncoins.co.uk/?page=Pastresults&auc=147&searchlot=2300&searchtype=2

Well someone's just bought it!

@TomGoodheart @Nordle11 Ricardo, if you click on the date or time underneath the name of the last poster, it takes you to the last post on the last page (whether read or not), which works best for me