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jelida

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  1. As you say, any-one who wanted the variety wanted better grade, but still a total bargain. I'm sure had it been sold by LCA it would have fetched over a ton. Lot to be said for sticking on a low bid then forgetting with these low grade rarities, those that you do win you wont regret. Probably not a bad time to buy varieties, the forthcoming Freeman re-issue will raise awareness and perhaps bring some new collectors/money into the market. Jerry
  2. Very nice, collectible weight, well done. Jerry
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    Is this Elizabeth I groat OK?

    It definately looks like pellets over 1's, looks a good find to me, scarcer than the standard issue I believe, any of you hammie guys confirm this? Jerry
  4. Nice find, probably C16 to C17 in brass (latten). These often had a mark stamped on the bowl below the stem, any sign? Many earlier ones in pewter came from the Thames in London, and more again from estuarine conditions in the low countries. Occasionally the stem and terminal/knop turn up. Jerry
  5. Nice spot and nice photos, this overstrike so far eludes me in better than poor condition, but the clear proof of a number of different dies does suggest a systematic 'updating' of 1881H dies as 'good housekeeping' rather than an erroneous die repair. That in turn raises the possibility of yet more types yet to be found. There are certainly several different degrees to which the 1893/2 is displayed, for example. Jerry
  6. Hmm, I am assuming that the surface is good, and it hasn't been cleaned, difficult to tell in the photos which are a bit contrasted out , if I was selling I would say VF, if buying GF. There is minimal wear to the shield, some to robes and features of Britannia, some light wear to Victoria's wreath, hair and bodice; perhaps VF in the hand? Jerry
  7. Just checked, yes, its BP1860E, which equates to F6.
  8. Looks like Freeman 6 to me, Obverse 1 and reverse B. I don't have Gouby to hand, but the eyeline is vertical and the rim is narrow so its not one of the 'pattern' obverses; the reverse has 3 incuse lines delineating the design on the shield. This is the most frequently seen 1860 beaded. Decent example of an attractive coin. Jerry
  9. Shame, they look lovely in the catalogue. I would make DNW aware of your thoughts, looking to the future. Hopefully they will tone with time. A mate of mine always has a tray of silver basking on his window-sill, reckons it takes a few months depending on weather. Jerry
  10. Excellent! Every collection should have one. Or two. Or three. Jerry
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    Is this Elizabeth I groat OK?

    Looks like a nice coin to me, but a halfgroat rather than a groat, and I think it might be mm bell with the two dots (behind the bust, signifying value) overstruck on two I's, which makes it a rare variety. However I am not a hammie expert, so do get another opinion! good luck, Jerry
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    LCA March

    No, I don't have an F41, but I had so many gaps to fill at the LCA that I aimed for other things. I perhaps underestimated the rarity in anything over fine, but I have not been back into pennies for long enough to really get an idea of what's likely to appear on the market over a reasonable time-scale. I don't think prices are really necessary, any interested party can usually research these on line, and they are so volatile for these great rarities that they are little more than a talking point. Leave it to Spink to be the guide for sellers of these rarities (most of those prices would be thought under-estimates by you or I ). Jerry
  13. Yes, nice find, havn't had one of these for years.
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    LCA March

    Yes, very helpful, Richard, I trust it will continue to expand as your time allows. Jerry
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    Friday Arvo

    Broadside for me too, last night, but from a hand-pump in the Open Hearth. Nectar. Jerry
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    1897 pennies

    And another, thanks Pete. Jerry
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    LCA March

    Yes, I examined the coin and decided not to bid unless very cheap. Not a disasterous coin, but I would always have wanted to improve on it. Multiple tiny pockmarks, as if it had had sand trodden into it. A little corrosion on the reverse too. Jerry
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    Best coin capsules?

    So they certainly have to be a perfect fit. I do want a circular capsule, to fit in my coin trays . I think I need a comment from Rob if possible, his appear spot-on. Has anybody tried the American Air-tite brand? They seem well liked on the net. You can also get circular inserts that prevent movement. Son is off to the USA with work shortly, could bring some back. Jerry
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    2015 Battle of Britain 50p

    My local pub gave me one last night, they watch out for me, they had their first two this week. Jerry
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    Weekend Chores

    It would take me a week-end too, getting all those out of their slabs........? Not much from LCA there? Jerry
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    LCA March

    Yes, £460 plus juice, £538.20 total. I bought that too. Jerry
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    LCA March

    I had a great day, got the N over N sideways, lcw under foot, nice 4F, E over P and lots of lesser coins, and paid over the odds for the books but I wanted the Jerrams volumes. Also bought the 1879 with the 'shuttle' above the lighthouse . Great to meet Richard, pretty in pink, sad not to see Pete but Semra said he had not turned up. Nice lunch in Spoonies between the penny sections. And hot chocolate in Starbucks on the way home. Perfect day. Jerry
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    Ebay's Worst Offerings

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Silver-Hand-Hammered-Coins-And-1-Copper-Coin-/252310205812?hash=item3abedc3574:g:2iEAAOSwoudW2ygj Surprise, surprise, another Pontefract beseiged! Nice of him to weigh all the silver together, and the jetton on its own. Looking at his feedback, he sold another Pontefract in a job lot last year. Somebody will waste money on it. Jerry
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    LCA March

    I'll be there, will wear a brown sweatshirt with Landrover on the front, if you see me say hello! Jerry
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    EU referendum - in or out?

    Out. Trade without barriers is the only real EU positive, and it will be in both parties interest to negotiate some sort of reciprocal arrangement eventually, as with selective work/travel/habitation agreements. Cost, overregulation, immigration, loss of autonomy and influence as a nation, political and legal imposition we can do without. There will of course be winners and losers, but that's what democracy is all about, and I won't loose sleep if the eventual decision goes against my view, though I would then like to see the nation and politicians pull together and kick the issue into touch for a generation . Jerry
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