Jump to content
British Coin Forum - Predecimal.com

50 Years of RotographicCoinpublications.com A Rotographic Imprint. Price guide reference book publishers since 1959. Lots of books on coins, banknotes and medals. Please visit and like Coin Publications on Facebook for offers and updates.

Coin Publications on Facebook

   Rotographic    

The current range of books. Click the image above to see them on Amazon (printed and Kindle format). More info on coinpublications.com

predecimal.comPredecimal.com. One of the most popular websites on British pre-decimal coins, with hundreds of coins for sale, advice for beginners and interesting information.

Michael-Roo

Accomplished Collector
  • Content Count

    1,498
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    50

Everything posted by Michael-Roo

  1. Michael-Roo

    The Gazette - New 10p Designs

    Your list. No mate, no. Do yourself a favour, delete it.
  2. Michael-Roo

    The Gazette - New 10p Designs

    I wonder if Izzy Brunel was on the short list? Boudicca would've been perfect. J Arthur Rank. Surely rhyming slang?…...
  3. Michael-Roo

    The Gazette - New 10p Designs

    Nice one Chris. Let's not forget C for crap, and T for tat...
  4. Michael-Roo

    Pushy

    Agree 100%. Having peered into the murk I'd grade VF, or VF+ if being generous.
  5. Michael-Roo

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    Just spent half an hour on ebay for the first time this year. Reading the descriptions for these I'm guessing the seller is an estate agent during the hours of daylight.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1930-GEORGE-V-HALF-PENNY-COIN-FULL-OF-CHARACTER-LOT-115/302597536242?hash=item467437f9f2:g:GFEAAOSw0UBZ7kSX https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1922-George-V-Penny-Coin-beautiful-coin-Lot-113/302597536225?hash=item467437f9e1:g:u0oAAOSwKQ9Z7kBE https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-YEAR-OLD-1917-PENNY-COIN-ARMY-STYLE-COLOR-COIN/302597536244?hash=item467437f9f4:g:i9EAAOSwBkRZ7kYX
  6. Michael-Roo

    I over S or not?

    Rob is quite right, when present, I over S is unmistakable. Here's my own 1820 shilling as a second example.
  7. Repeating that which has been expressed in a guest post: Well said Jinky. A perfectly valid question and this is indeed the right place to have asked it. Forums will always include one or two people who would do well to think before they type. Do let us know what the RM has to say about your coin.
  8. Michael-Roo

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Novelty/58533/m.html?item=122416005964&hash=item1c8090034c%3Am%3AmQcSqMsvZ768m6qjwWQ5qWg&_ssn=woodenwonders
  9. Michael-Roo

    George IV

    GVF? Though it's difficult to tell from a scanner. Check the alignment. If the reverse is upright it is very rare.
  10. Michael-Roo

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    There were also a handful of trial pieces struck in silver. The allexpress jobs are probably intended for plating. No doubt ebayers will soon be finding examples of this one in a grandparent's attic.
  11. Michael-Roo

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    http://www.royalmintmuseum.org.uk/collection/collection-highlights/coins/the-una-and-the-lion-five-pound-piece/index.html http://worldnumismaticnews.com/2017/10/04/una-and-the-lion-coin-sells-for-nearly-12-million-dollars/ https://taxfreegold.co.uk/victoriaunaandthelionreplicaset.html
  12. Michael-Roo

    Musical breaks

    Oh, and the yellow Gibson Johnny Thunders is playing in the clip? I have that too.
  13. Michael-Roo

    Musical breaks

    'Pills' (above) In the late 1970s I was in band called Crash Course with Pete Wylie. During live shows we would bash out this song as our encore tune.
  14. Michael-Roo

    Musical breaks

    B. No doubt you and I are kindred spirits. I grew up in Toxteth, Liverpool. This music was meat (er, well no, I'm veggie, LOL) and drink, and I can't think of a better exit. We visited Liverpool to see Toots and the Maytals play a club show a few years back. They tore the place apart. Here's another for those who may not know their work….. And another fine tune from my youth. Around our way, if you weren't black (I'm pink, therefore I'm Spam) you were suede head. Cool times...
  15. Michael-Roo

    Musical breaks

    Another small batch I'd think worthy of sharing. Swing your pants folks….
  16. Michael-Roo

    Musical breaks

    But hey ho.... Here's my tuppence worth to help it all keep ticking along.
  17. Michael-Roo

    Musical breaks

    I don't think Eugenie would be best pleased if she knew a mate of mine was responsible for posting this Chris.
  18. Michael-Roo

    1860 farthing mule?

    Both beaded.
  19. Michael-Roo

    Beyond Bc.

    Beyond BC? There are a number of objects around our house which fit the bill, but if we're talking coins I have a few Greek, Alexander the Great, Philip of Macedon etc. and also these: Dolphin money from the Black Sea area, 5th to 3rd century BC. They were cast on poles, attached in rows at the tail end (think sprouts in their natural state), then tapped off when cooled.
  20. Michael-Roo

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    Just had a look. An erroneous listing I think.
  21. Michael-Roo

    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    Not really Dec. Common, second busts. Nowhere near VF. Holed. I wouldn't have given £25 for it.
×