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New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
Just checked mine and they're the old 2 (D). -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
That's interesting. Gouby's "cannonball" penny is a wide date 1875 with the dot in a slightly different position in my opinion- see thumbnail. However his dot by the I of VICTORIA penny which is just like yours is also a wide date penny -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I have 1903 open 3's with wavy bottoms (!) -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
The curved/flat based letters occurs on Victorian silver too, as well as Australian pennies. I think it's got to do with metal flow, possibly during working die production. It's a smokescreen to lure people away from looking for that new obverse D !!!!!! There's a new obverse? Not a new Edward obverse - I was referring to the new Victoria D obverse. -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
It's a smokescreen to lure people away from looking for that new obverse D !!!!!! -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Looks like I might have a rarity !!!!! -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
The E of ONE tends to be the same as the E in PENNY so I think it may be a different die but who knows ? (And before you say it, Rob, who cares !) -
1902 Low Tide Penny anomaly?
secret santa replied to bhx7's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
On the subject of 1902 (high tide) pennies, has anyone else noticed that the E in PENNY can have either a flat foot or a curved foot ? See thumbnails. -
Just watched this early beaded pattern (F763) on Ebay go from £21 to £271-66 in 10 seconds !!!!!!
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New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
Ummmmm, I see what you mean Jerry - the photo of obverse D in Gouby's Victoria publication is exactly the same as your new D, with those areas "missing". -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
Perhaps I do. -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
For me, the other significant difference is the apparent missing chunks below the fabric rose and Victoria's cape (on the new D) when comparing the "new" obverse with my own F10. See pictures, Ooops, I've just discovered that I don't know how to attach thumbnails....... Help !!!!!!!! -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
Michael Gouby is currently in Paris celebrating his wife's birthday. He will get back to mundane matters like this exciting new find when he returns ! -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
F19 - as far as I know there is only one (disputed) specimen - others may know better !!!!! I hope that there is no dispute regarding the one Freeman 19. Unfortunately not good enough grade to count the border teeth. Brilliant, Terry, for your new discovery !! Bernie. sounds like you own that F19 - picture please - I've never seen it. Richard -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
F19 - as far as I know there is only one (disputed) specimen - others may know better !!!!! -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
Yup, I agree with I an that the Heritage coin is a standard Obverse D/Freeman 2. The key indicator is the A of Victoria which points to a tooth on the "new" obverse. There are other such differences but this is the most obvious differentiator. -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
I have already sent details to Michael, but with Terry's photo as Jerry's hadn't been put up at that stage. Richard -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
Terry, could you please either confirm the reverse variety and date or preferably post a photo of the reverse. Thanks, Richard -
New undiscovered 1860 obverse die
secret santa replied to terrysoldpennies's topic in Confirmed unlisted Varieties.
As an avid tooth counter (!) you've got me excited . As you say, no other obverse has 145 teeth and yes, I've counted them and I agree with the number. I shall spend tomorrow examining this coin in great detail. I may not be able to sleep tonight............................. -
Customs charges - how do they work ?
secret santa replied to secret santa's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
I've had some useful feedback on this. It does seem that Heritage display the actual price paid for the item and the customs charges are calculated appropriately. This does mean that buying from Heritage can incur commission (17.5%), sterling conversion fee if paying on a UK credit card (~3.5%), shipping (1%-ish) plus customs fees (~6%). This can all add up to around 30% of the hammer price so do take this into account when bidding at their auctions. Richard -
Croydon Coin Auctions is perfectly reputable - many of my own collection came from there, and only 5% buyer's commission too ! But I agree with everyone else that a little knowledge is best required before entering the auction arena. Nothing wrong with going to watch though. Don't always take the cataloguer's opinion on grading as sacrosanct !!!!
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Thanks Nordle - didn't notice the date - I 've got the book in question.
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Can you give me details of David's new book please. Ta.
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Testing myself on Freeman Varieties
secret santa replied to loose54's topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Hi Loose, there are decent photos of all the Freeman varieties on my collection website (see below) and if you click on an image you get an enlargement which should help you with identifying varieties. -
F10 vs F13 - Check the last colon of D:G: - points to gap on F13 and tooth on F10. Fabric rose (near V of VICTORIA) is complete on F13 but bottom half missing on F10. As last resort - count the teeth ! (143 on F10; 138 on F13)
