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I bid on seventeen coins and won seven, two at my max and five below. between five and 25% less than my bid. That seems a reasonable outcome to me. and doesn't obviously suggest any bidding shenanegans. One of the bigger savings was on my most expensive lot, too. Basically I am building up my halfpenny collection, commoner varieties so none of the bids were stupid, several less than the last time they sold. Jerry

Yes, RENAUD was only active in London for classes 5g,h,i, 6 and 7. It is definitely not 5i, 6 or 7, and of the first two I think 5g most likely from the pics with the low central fleur and thick crown band. Thus late Henry III. Jerry

One of the class 5’s, RENAUD ON LUND. Will have a look at the books later. Jerry

Cast replicas, I’m afraid. All from the same mould, which appears to be progressively breaking up, judging by the flaws. Jerry

Interesting this conversation on the relative rarities of the 1843 and 56 pennies. While not a serious or scientific study, some idea of relative rarity can be derived from the LCA sales over the last 20 years. 1843 sold total 44 coins, 19 absent colon and 25 colon present of which 5 are DFF. 1856 sold total 65 coins, of which 46 plain trident and 19 ornamental trident. This would suggest that 1843 is the rarer date, though of the varieties 1843 no colon and 1856 OT are found in similar numbers. The total sample of 109 coins is likely to give a reasonable degree of accuracy, but not absolute- is there a statistician in the house? The prices paid for these latter coins, even in VG or corroded, tends to hover around £100. Jerry

And the colon or no colon after REG as I comment above. Jerry

That 1843 is a rare coin and the 1856 is scarce! Where is this coin shop again? 😉 Note also that the 1843 is the type with the missing colon after REG. Jerry

Here are pics of an 1863 penny that I found in a bulk lot a couple of weeks ago, and have not seen before. At first glance it could be mistaken for a 3/1 overstrike, but I am sure this is 3 over a mis-placed 3 also giving a spike from the outer curve of the '3' but this spike curved rather than straight. There is a small step in the top bar of the '3', which is possibly due to the top bar of the repair '3' punch, though the distances would not fit with the curve of the spike unless the overstrike '3' punch was of a different size font so the jury is out there. I would welcome opinions, but it is interesting and has a place in my collection, particularly as it cost nothing. Jerry

I really wouldn’t bet on it being F32, despite comparable date alignment when the other major identifiers are not there. Even the tail of the plume is too fine imo. But if any member has bought it, I am happy to be proved wrong! (not as nice as mine anyway 😉). Jerry

Is that really an F32? Lighthouse looks pointy, and where’s the rock? Obverse is 6, with colon flaw, so not F21. it’s not F28 looking at the exergue. Not sure what’s going on there, must be missing something. And the bidding over £15 was driven entirely by two individuals. Jerry

First thing I would do is find out the commission if any for sellers. Then I would look at their prices for similar coins in the past. That info will help you make a choice. I find both good but as a purchaser only. Jerry

It actually does look very nice, good if slightly subdued lustre, merits it’s MS64 slab. The Jackson coin is just a bit brighter I believe. Jerry

I don’t see why not, Guy (the Coinery) who now does the auctions of that name. Jerry

Had a chance to see and handle(in its slab) the 40K 1882 F112 at the Midland Coin Fair today, a very pretty coin……but what a price! Anyway the new owner seems happy, I would have shown it off too! Bought some nice halfpennies, thanks Rob! Jerry

Is this Marleybob by a different name? She’s from Leeds as well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255155828593?hash=item3b6878f771:g:BSsAAOSwxOthVHK0 Similar contrived sort of story, and look at the verbiage attached to some of her other items. And the number of faked ‘error’ £5 notes she has sold for good money 😠 Oh, and you can have the rag free too. Jerry

Thanks everybody, and particularly to Gary who has provided an excellent scan. Great response from the forum, as ever! Jerry

Hi All, I have been looking at halfpennies this morning including Richards excellent pages; everywhere I see references to ‘Iain Dracotts definitive article’ but I cannot track down the article itself. Where was it published? Does anyone have a copy to spare, or is it available online? Any leads would be gratefully received. Jerry

It’s on the Baldwins site, not St James’s. 😉 Jerry

There has been a host server problem since yesterday evening, looks like it might be sorted now. Jerry

I only bid for the Aethelred II Hereford penny, double struck obverse but a new moneyer for me, and I am happy with the price. Hereford is a scarce mint. I wonder, shall I go for the Charles I halfcrown coming up on DNW, putatively Hereford? Lotsa dosh. ☹️. Jerry

The way the silver appears to be bubbling and lost in places, especially on the reverse, makes me think it is a plated copy. Jerry

In this case, as I understand, the finders had permission from the tenant, but not the landowner who is said to have been anti detecting. Had they declared the hoard initially, they would likely be deemed to have been acting reasonably, if unaware of the true land ownership, and would have shared half of the multi million hoard valuation. Instead they are part way through sentences of 8 and 10 years, and with confiscation orders hanging over them. I have little sympathy. Jerry

These arrests and subsequent charges are an extension of the investigations into the dispersal of the north Herefordshire Saxon hoard which have already resulted in four convictions and substantial prison sentences previously discussed on this site. Reports previously suggested that around 30 coins from this hoard were recovered in the Durham raids. A number of ‘two emperor’ coins are included, hence the high valuation. Initial ‘guesstimates’ of the total coins in the hoard were around 300, so there are still well over 200 yet to be recovered. Jerry