Justin

lol must have been in cahoots with someone I reckon, doubt that this was a genuine sale! What are you doing watching such c**p anyways?! I believe it was a Gouby X whoever bought it well spotted! Nice bargain too!!

Hi all, I was quite curious about this so thought I should start a poll as I couldn't find one on previous posts. Also could be a good topic for discussion/banter! So what are the most collected pre-decimal denomination, my guess would be pennies with farthings, shillings and sixpences up there around the top too. As for the least collected, mmm not too sure on that one! I thought about the statistics and have opened a poll, you can answer for more than a single denomination, so it should, if enough members contribute give a good indication on denominations collected. Let us all know what you think and add your votes.

Welcome aboard Woodsman, I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I have!

Darkside? I am intrigued Peter? The darkside equally is for foreign coins to us Brits.... Never! You wouldn't........oh yeah I did that too! Well I think I will start a new poll on Monday, which will be simpler and contain more questions. What denomination did you start collecting and the second, which is your favourite, if I can add a third it will be what are you or have you been primarily collecting over the past 12 months. Does this sound better? Also I don't think it will give me enough room for all the denominations but we will start at the top and see how many I can add. I will try to get most things in I hope. Regards

Not forgetting the eighteen pence, three shillings, and dollar, not to mention broad, angel, unite, and counterstamped "pieces of 8" Mm, I obviously did not think this one fully through, I was trying to make the poll on what I would consider the standard pre-decimal denominations. Maybe this needs a re-think or a new poll? Ideas anyone?

Darkside? I am intrigued Peter?

Crap, how did I miss those!!!!!!

Sorry should have been clearer! Yes I mean not just what you still collect but what you have collected, if that makes it clearer? I want to try and be as statistically as accurate as possible, so if your main collection is pennies but you also have other denominations that include more than say 5 of that denomination that I would constitute that as a collection of that denomination. I hope that helps clear the mud! PS Note to myself, proof read your posts twice in future!!!!

Hi all, Well here it starts, ( I hold you parly responsible Peck! ) I have just made my first step on this numismatic historical journey prior to copper/bronze pennies with this; A Elizabeth 1 penny, If possible, as I know bugger all about hammered pennies at the minute apart from looking in Spink Can anyone give me which issue during the reign it is, a stab in the dark from me would be sixth or seventh issue?? And what bust or even better what is the Spink number so I can copy that to the ticket! My intention is to have the coins start from 959 - 1970. Prior to 1797 I will be trying to keep it to one coin per reign initially and go for the best I can buy. This was only a tester to see if I liked the hammered coinage and how easy it would be to identify! I hope to upload my additions to the millennia of pennies on this topic as to keep a small record and in one place, and of course to get some advice and help identifying the pre milled pennies which are very confusing! Reverse to follow Thanks all!

I admire your laudible target and your optimism, but unless you are prepared to dig deep suspect the wheels will come off the bus. You will struggle finding a Harthacnut, Harold II or a William II for under a thousand, not to mention the minor inconvenience of an Edward the Martyr - One type, always popular, portrait coin, always expensive. And the major inconvenience of an Edward VIII which I recommend you start saving for now. Thanks Rob I did check out the prices intially and some did make me twice! But if it never gets finished I don't mind, the goal and the hunt is what matters for the collection at the moment, and not buying coins just to fill a gap! Some compromises may have to be made (such as dropping to VF for the bun heads, but I actually prefer the pre 1895 pennies in VF I think its due to the history and that they were handled probably!) everything post 1895 is as close to Unc as I can afford apart from some of the scarcer coins I will settle for VF or F if needs be. As for the Edward VIII if had that money to throw about I would have a complete collection of every penny, mint etc plus a mansion, 20 odd cars................... etc. But if I ever saved that amount there is no way in hell I could convince SWMBO to buy a single coin for that amount (or her description "a piece of metal!!!! ). It will definitely prove interesting when I start with the more expensive hammered coins! Your bun policy is romantic and laudable in its own way. However, do be aware that if you are prepared to tolerate a variety of grades in your collection there is great scope for affordable completion. For example, buns from 1887 to 1893 are readily available in EF or better - with lustre - for very reasonable prices. Especially 1890-92 for some reason. F or GF could be reserved for difficult dates like 1864, 1869, 1871, 1865/3, 1875H, and then you could hover around the VF mark (+/-) for everything else. In fact, most dates can be picked up at good prices in GVF and you could even go EF+ for the common varieties of 1860-61, and 1862-63. Thanks Peck, Thats good to know and fully noted! I will be still be attempting to buy the best that money can afford so the higher grades will still be present throughout a considerable portion of the collection as I don't want to fall into the trap of completing a section and then going back through to make upgrades later. My rate of purchases has dramatically reduced which is another bonus as I am only prepared to buy the best that I can rather than just become attached to gap filling for the sake of it! It also means I can keep Mrs J happier with less arrivals !

I admire your laudible target and your optimism, but unless you are prepared to dig deep suspect the wheels will come off the bus. You will struggle finding a Harthacnut, Harold II or a William II for under a thousand, not to mention the minor inconvenience of an Edward the Martyr - One type, always popular, portrait coin, always expensive. And the major inconvenience of an Edward VIII which I recommend you start saving for now. Thanks Rob I did check out the prices intially and some did make me twice! But if it never gets finished I don't mind, the goal and the hunt is what matters for the collection at the moment, and not buying coins just to fill a gap! Some compromises may have to be made (such as dropping to VF for the bun heads, but I actually prefer the pre 1895 pennies in VF I think its due to the history and that they were handled probably!) everything post 1895 is as close to Unc as I can afford apart from some of the scarcer coins I will settle for VF or F if needs be. As for the Edward VIII if had that money to throw about I would have a complete collection of every penny, mint etc plus a mansion, 20 odd cars................... etc. But if I ever saved that amount there is no way in hell I could convince SWMBO to buy a single coin for that amount (or her description "a piece of metal!!!! ). It will definitely prove interesting when I start with the more expensive hammered coins!

It's 2nd Issue S2558 (the Martlet PM is the thing you need to be looking at in the very first instance - just before Elizabeth on the obverse). For your ticket it's Bust 3H, and BCW Penny MR-2:a6. North 1988. Around £40 would be OK Thanks Stuart appreciated, Awesome on the price too! bought for 22 so makes the grin bigger!

The reverse. Oh just another question, what would be a fair price to pay for this?

That hurt my sides laughing ! I love google translator!

I have recieved books from the US before and paid nothing extra. I think it may depend what was written on the customs label? Duty calculator Looking HMRC and a few others I would be more than furious!

Welcome! Looking forward to the pics!

Another one for the; WTF Really ?!?!?!?! Club! Here we go again!

Hi all, Just been through my bulk stash of pennies again! Moan groan etc, but thanks to you lot this variety hunting is bloody addictive!!!! Yet again more help please ! Am I right in thinking that both are the recessed and broken tooth variety? The 1916 is on the left. The 1915 seems to have a very small break in the tooth and I had to play with the colours to get it light enough to show from the scanned pic. The 1915 tooth close up Again thanks all!

Thanks Steve, Well thats the bulk collection of pennies I had well and truly sorted now! No other varieties to be had, just one question, why the hell do I keep looking? :P Regards Why is the sun hot? Water wet? The Pope a Catholic? Do you not watch "The Borgias" Peck? Its a good show, if only to admire the female form! Oh and the history aspect of course, cant forget the history.....................

Thanks Steve, Well thats the bulk collection of pennies I had well and truly sorted now! No other varieties to be had, just one question, why the hell do I keep looking? :P Regards

Yes, those are both recessed ear varieties. The points to look out for (apart from the preternaturally recessed ear) are : 1. the broken tooth which is the clincher 2. the fact that Britannia is usually fully struck up on the reverse, particularly the face and chest areas They are scarce rather than rare, the 1915 more so. A lot more scarce in high grades, but easier to spot in lower grades. Thanks again Peckris! This variety bug is addictive!!!!

Welcome aboard pennywise, I have not long joined the forum and will say that the help and advice I have received has been awesome. Regards

Erm. Harrumph. Um. Was there.. Did you.. Er.. Is it for sale? If so, I might be in the market for it! Hi Peckris, No i didn't sell it thank god ! But unfortunately its not for sale at present, if I change my mind you will be the first to know. Regards

Hi all, Sorry for resurrecting another old thread, but from now on I am going to pay a lot more bloody attention to the coins in my collection and those I was going to sell! I have had this for a while, bought as a standard 1865 penny, am I right in thinking that this is a 5/3. I have checked out Michael Gouby's site and think its type C? Again thanks in advance! Regards PS I promise to start paying more attention from now on!!!!

Thanks everyone, The machine doubling seems to make sense in what I can see. Regards