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Thanks more info than I imagined.I will enjoy perusing these sites.Thanks again.

[a ttachment=7521:un decime lan 7.jpg] Hi I have a 1798-99 un decime.I have tried various websites to get an idea of the value.The sites all say the coin weighs 20g but mine weighs in at 21.3g.It also has edge markings(diamond shapes repeating)since I havn't seen any others is the norm? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi I recently bought this chinese dollar.All the yuan shaikai dollars ive looked at have chinese symbols above the bust this one has a repetitive pattern.If it was meant to be a forgery surely it would have the chinese symbols.I must admit i'm baffled!Any help would be appreciated thanks

Hi all,Iwould like some info if possible on this coin / medallion.On the obverse is a crowned portrait of ed v111.The other side is blank.Is this a trial piece? Will upload more pics...thanks

Thanks Peckris.Any idea of the value of something like this?

sorry forgot to mention coin weighs 5.7g and is 25mm the same weight and diameter as a george v1 halfpenny

picture of reverse

Yes so did I. I could do with finding a detailed site about it. Thanks for input.

Hi does anyone know if the pobjoy mint made a gold proof iom pound in 1981.the mintmark is BB. I've only seen pictures of the coin and havn't received it yet.It's definitly a proof coin and looks gold in colour. Any help would be appreciated thanks

Not something I know anything about at all I'm afraid del. Is this the one that was on ebay? In which case if it is gold, it was a bargain!! Yep that's the one! I got another off the same seller,this ones a 1978 proof with the mintmark BC.I'm still trying to find the mintage for that one!

hi dave,i collect proof sets myself and its a shame when you see them getting broken up and sold individually. happy hunting mate

hi all,this 1699 halfpenny seems to have an L instead of I in TERTIVS.do my peepers deceive me?has a coin like this been listed anywhere.any thoughts would be appreciated

firstly thanks coinery for taking pics.I think we can now put an end to this discussion,but fear not I shall return with another.Thanks everyone for input.

Welcome DJMonty, Don't feel put off by the lack of response, there appears to be a few site technical difficulties! I've been onboard over a year now, and it's never happened before, so no big deal I don't think? Anyway, I've struggled to leave you this post, as it's been difficult to move through the links but, when the site's back to normal, have a browse through the books for sale here. The Check Your Change book has been highly recommended by many for those post-decimal rarities! Could be a good starting point!

bought this 'sixpence' dated 1696.nice coin,however on the reverse it is minted on a large flan.the obverse is well struck and fits the coin nicely and seems larger than a normal sixpence.could the obverse be a shilling and the reverse be a sixpence?

That explains the reverse but i see no signs of that on the obverse.the bust and legends are bigger than another sixpence i have If your proposal is that this could be a shilling obverse, sixpence reverse, then the flan would either have to be extremely thin, if it's spread to the dimensions of a shilling, or it's actually a shilling flan, given that the obverse sits on it about right! So, what's the weight? dont know the weight dont have any scales the coin measures 23mm A sixpence is 21mm which bear out the spread flan theory - so at 23mm just over 10% too large. ok so nothing spectacular then.does this spread flan effect the value?thanks rob youve put some effort into this Using the widest diameter on your coin as 23mm, the ratio of coin diameter to the outside of the legend diameter on my screen is 65:56 The corresponding dimensions on my example are 21mm and 19.5mm, so the diameter of the outside of the legend is within 0.3mm for a spread and not spread example. Sixpence it is. The bust goes all the way to the edge on a sixpence.

That explains the reverse but i see no signs of that on the obverse.the bust and legends are bigger than another sixpence i have If your proposal is that this could be a shilling obverse, sixpence reverse, then the flan would either have to be extremely thin, if it's spread to the dimensions of a shilling, or it's actually a shilling flan, given that the obverse sits on it about right! So, what's the weight? dont know the weight dont have any scales the coin measures 23mm

That explains the reverse but i see no signs of that on the obverse.the bust and legends are bigger than another sixpence i have

That explains the reverse but i see no signs of that on the obverse.the bust and legends are bigger than another sixpence i have

heres a pic of the obverse

Could be interesting but, as always, close-ups with better images are needed, especially with a coin that's low-grade. Could be a 'T' ?TERITVS or any of a number of possibilities. There appears to be a second leg (?shadow) where the 'T' (as in fourth letter) should be, suggesting other potential rotational variables. You're going to have to start experimenting with the macro settings on your compact. firstly thanks for all input.ive taken another scan and lightened it as much as i can.also scanned it from a different angle.to me it now looks like an I over T I see the underlying right hand leg of a V to the right of the I? No, it's just a straight TIVS. the L or T is more visible on the coin itself than the pictures portray.whats the next step can i send the coin to someone to look at and if so who,or would you just forget about it. I'd happily photograph it and put the exploded images up here for others to see? I'd be surprised if a final judgement couldn't be made then. Just a suggestion (insured postage each way - paid by you, of course )! sounds like a plan at least we'll know for sure.send me contact details and will post to you....many many thanks

Could be interesting but, as always, close-ups with better images are needed, especially with a coin that's low-grade. Could be a 'T' ?TERITVS or any of a number of possibilities. There appears to be a second leg (?shadow) where the 'T' (as in fourth letter) should be, suggesting other potential rotational variables. You're going to have to start experimenting with the macro settings on your compact. firstly thanks for all input.ive taken another scan and lightened it as much as i can.also scanned it from a different angle.to me it now looks like an I over T I see the underlying right hand leg of a V to the right of the I? No, it's just a straight TIVS. the L or T is more visible on the coin itself than the pictures portray.whats the next step can i send the coin to someone to look at and if so who,or would you just forget about it.

Could be interesting but, as always, close-ups with better images are needed, especially with a coin that's low-grade. Could be a 'T' ?TERITVS or any of a number of possibilities. There appears to be a second leg (?shadow) where the 'T' (as in fourth letter) should be, suggesting other potential rotational variables. You're going to have to start experimenting with the macro settings on your compact. firstly thanks for all input.ive taken another scan and lightened it as much as i can.also scanned it from a different angle.to me it now looks like an I over T

i havnt got a clue what you just wrote,havnt heard of nicholson but if it helps will put a pic of full reverse on.thanks for input Basil Nicholson had the most comprehensive collection of halfpennies in recent times, sold via Colin Cooke in 2004. This link goes to the William III section and 122 is the 1699 stop after date. Your coin is not from the same reverse die, but the picture is too dark and the pitting makes it very difficult to say for certain what is in the exergue. A different die doesn't exclude a stop after the date, but the condition of the coin raises questions as to whether any apparent stops are genuine or artefacts arising from corrosion. ok thanks for the indepth answer will check out colin cooke website maybe learn some more..thanks