RREGNIER

Hi There I currently have a few items listed on eBay and one of the is causing me to be bombarded with offers left, right and centre. This is a good thing, but I do not have the expertise to accurately grade coins (still a relative novice on the grading of coins). When it comes to Victoria onwards I have seen and experienced a lot to know but pre 1800's copper is a mystery to me. Is anyone able to have a look at this listing and assist me?? The item number is 251460732056 I have had offers ranging from £30 to £130 so far, but I don't know if that is a fair price for this piece, or wether it has the potential to exceed this as I've not seen one in as high a grade. I am unable to get to my local dealer as he's away on holiday. I do not intend to cancel the listing but any advice on rarity/grade/possible value would be hugely appreciated so I can accurately respond to people??? Many thanks in advance Richard

Hi I'm not sure whether you guys are active sellers on eBay or whether it's frowned upon on this site (still very much a newbie). I collect and deal to fund my own collection (as I'm sure many do) and yes, I originally had no intention of ending it and relisting it, but the offer was too good to turn down. I would like to thank all those that have posted a reply and taken the time to offer your expertise. I hope I can become a more active member of the forum, as I love collecting, and finding likeminded individuals to talk to is not easy (especially as the good wife really couldn't care less) and I live in the sticks... As Declan said "That's business!"..... It's the first time I've ever done it, but it was too good to refuse..... Bad boy... Yes Can I now start my Young Head Sixpence collection..... Yes.... And so the cycle begins again Thanks Richard

Good Morning I was wondering if anyone could help.... I recently purchased a really cheap lot from auction containing a few silver pieces I wanted from S. Africa. Within the lot is a 1979 2 New Pence, but finished in a silvered coloured metal. The coin is approx. 0.3mm smaller in diameter to standard copper 2p's. The flan on which it is struck is approx. 0.25-0.3mm thinner. Copper 2p coins weigh (by my scales) 7.1g, but this piece weighs 5.6g. My maths isn't brilliant, and as such this seems light when all things considered.... The strike is identical, and is certainly not a "fake" coin (positioning of legends and quality of workmanship is almost identical to that of copper 2p except for some "shadowing" around D.G.REG.F.D.1979) I have searched Spinks & Std Cat of World Coins to see if anything is listed, but nothing to be found.... Was wondering if the royal mint did Trial Strikes of this type of coin, or if anyone might be able to help in any way???? It MAY just be a fake.... but I can't see of imagine why anyone would bother????

Many thanks everyone.... I know it's probably something of nothing, and pretty worthless, but might get it sent to royal mint and see what they say... If it's anything not stated above I'll keep you informed I like this kind of fact finding with my coins (I think research is half the fun)

So excuse my ignorance? The coin is struck in (nickel?) and then layered with copper to finish as a standard Royal Mint practice? If this is the case, how uncommon is it to escape the QC procedure at the mint and have such a piece enter circulation?