Colin G.

I don't think farthings have got to the stage where such a variety would command much of a premium, especially in the copper series.......this is also the problem with cataloguing, it's never ending, and requires you to be very sure before including them in any list. Mine is constantly redefining, but I am slowly getting there....the way it's going maybe by 2020 I will feel comfortable enough to throw it out there

1860 Mule HERE!!

Sorry

A lot of the letters show signs of metal flow above, so it could just be a result of that effect, but the lettering on the fractionals is prone to a few missing bits here and there

A good percentage of today's hammered coins must be found as a result of metal detecting, I know I have purchased a couple of farthings and have been able to pair them up with records on the UKDFD where some finds get recorded, and the same with the PAS database (but much slower and harder to search!!) At least it gives you a finder's provenance that can be kept with the coin, I know this could still be abused, but when you have a few minutes to spare it is worth a shot!!

Not guilty...my effigy lives for another day

Peter, That is one of the reasons why my list is constantly being updated, I am currently going through a process of harshly sifting through them AGAIN, but this has involved a complete rethink/recatalogue. A task I had a feeling I would have to do, but was dreading. It has however been very worthwhile, I just keep realising how difficult this task really is Hats off to those who have been here before....(Peck must have been loopy to take on what he did)....it just makes you realise the size of what they undertook!!!

That is a lovely little piece of artwork!!

Dave, That's the thing it is YOUR hobby, you need to chill out and let everyone else look after themselves, there are multiple aspects of this hobby that are frustrating, but the positives far outway the negatives for me. There is nothing wrong in bringing something to peoples attention, but the constant posting on the issue can come over as quite aggressive in itself. Posting the facts about a situation on the forum I assume would be fine, and a good thing for everyone, but the outbursts of language and obvious frustration don't help your cause and if I was a newcomer they would come across as a personal grudge (similar to the other post that went off course) and I would probably ignore it. Just enjoy the collecting...take ten deep breaths, have a tipple and join back in with the banter

Welcome to the forum You are sensible in avoiding ebay and unknown dealers in your quest. try Historic Coinage. Clive is a forum member (on several forums I use)and will give you what you want. If you just want the 1 coin make sure it is round,no splits and can be ID'd. In my opinion it will be an investment (for the very reason you are after one). I agree Clive is a good starting point on Historic Coinage, and Rob from RP Coins may also be able to help Both have good hammered coinage experience and could probably source a coin for you.

I was beginning to wonder if you were a distant dream I once had actually that sounds a bit wrong Good to see your typing fingers still work after all that DIY!!!

A good detecting forum can be found at detectorist.co.uk

Right where do we start? I assume you had/have a detectorist in the family British Coins Photos 1- 10 already been discussed I think Photos 11 & 12 - 1901 farthing, a few pence in that condition Photos 13 & 14 - 1806 or 7 halfpenny/penny depending on size, no real value in that condition Photos 15 & 16 - 18th Century Coventry halfpenny token depicting Lady Godiva (Conder Token) Photos 17 & 18 - Guernsey 20p - spend it!! Photos 19 & 20 - To Hanover token see here http://www.aboutfarthings.co.uk/Hanover%20Tokens.html Photos 21 & 22 - 1916 Halfpenny, no real value in that condition Photos 23 & 24 - As photos 13 & 14 Photos 25 & 26 - 1873 farthing, a few pence in that condition Whilst not containing any real value, still a fascinating varied bunch to show. The Elizabeth I coin referred to earlier is a half groat, but I will let someone else give you a run down on the hammered The buttons that you have are also known as livery buttons bearing heraldic crests

Believe it or not i actually have an ebay search saved for "Farting" it's amazing how many typos there are you can get some real bargains

I am unaware of any method for doing this that doesn't destroy the normal patina and leave you with a shiny coin....many a good coin been ruined by unofficial gilding

I am very varied in my collecting habits: Copper & bronze farthings James I & Charles I farthing tokens Encased farthings Overseas farthings Farthing love tokens Hammered farthings Model farthings BWA 1/10 penny coins (don't know how that one came about, but they are a small denomination) I think I may have a problem

I quite enjoy looking at the pennies, it makes me realise just what an achievement the farthing design is when considering the size of the coins There seems to be a bit of a denomination divide creeping its way in on the forum.....I still struggle with trying to determine whether I am a Northerner or a Southerner Have you noticed how it's only the copper/bronze boys that get so defensive, those silver guys are happy enough to talk about each others coins...it must be a class thing

Peter, I think we need to more active in the number of farthing posts......although there will only be me and you posting Then again John did start a farthing post yesterday!!

The gold coin is unlikely to be gold due to the fact it is showing severe signs of pitting which generally does not happen to gold, even if buried beneath the ground for hundreds of years. Number 6 is definitely a reproduction, the lettering and design are both not right, and it just looks reproduction, but it is not that often we get such a varied bunch from someone who has a bundle of coins to show. Number 3 looks like a medallion of some sort The farthing would have been nice if it was not for the surface pitting, but still a collectable example and I would agree with Peter with it being a strong GF

Welcome to the forum and the hobby, there is also a great metal detecting forum at detectorist.co.uk another freindly forum!!

Welcome to the forum and the hobby, but I won't be able to add any more than the above comprehensive and excellent response...

If you think of what has been removed from the design there should be enough to form multiple new numerals but very skillfully done, would be interesting to know when it was done......my reference to trench art was a bit out date wise it is just because all my examples are from that period and therefore I dropped into auto pilot

I never noticed the date!!! Has it definitely been doctored? I can see that around the numeral/exergue line looks a bit rough Throw a figure at me and we can work from there

Fascinating piece of trench art there, must have been a bloke, because he has erased Mary!! Never seen anything like that before, are you selling John? I do collect love tokens in the form of farthings, got a few but nothing that early. Wonder if the N was removed or the result of a filled die....

I couldn't make it Sunday but attend regularly, and have snapped up some bargains, you have to hunt hard and be willing to haggle. It is a back breaker though they definitely need some chairs, I think I am getting old!!