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My copy arrived safely thanks Mal, Jerry

True, I have my mothers old notebooks, she listed coins as she bought them, type , price, source, and gave them a collection number. I am going to have to collate this into a searchable list by type, mint and moneyer in the first instance. My gripe with Spink is the size of the pictures, given that they hardly improve under the magnifier. Jerry

Sorry, was looking at the previous page, I see this has already been suggested! Jerry

I think it's the standard 6+ G, but the lower serif of the B of BRITT is absent, making the gap look bigger. Jerry

The F114 1882H; there isn't a close-up on the CGS site. Seems a scarce coin to me, first I've come across for sale (at least that I've recognised, probably couldn't tell in many pics). I was really pleased with these, especially the 1878 which is beautiful. Jerry

The 1875H (note repair to ribbon end) and 1878

The 1865.

A few of my pennies from LCA last week, the slabbed coins are the CGS pics. First the F10 triple F.

No "H' to be seen. Jerry

I have a felt-lined tray that lives in the safe on top of my coin cabinets, all new arrivals go there after initial gloat. When several have gathered, in their 2x2's of purchase, they go, on the tray, upstairs to be photographed, then straight back to the study for ticketing and /or placement in my coin cabinets, in the appropriate recess for type/date. I haven't had one go missing since my younger brother nicked my ex circulation 1902 LT penny after a row/fight nearly 50 years ago when I was a kid. The penny was never recovered, I had a cry and he had a spanking. Happy days! Jerry

There was meant to be a smiley at the end of my last post, before you get too incandescent! Jerry⛏☠

It is scarce, and I have not yet found one better than fine. I recently sorted a few kilos of Victorian pennies from my local auction, there were 29 1898 pennies, of which two were of this type, with the changed '8' font, and that approximates to what I've noted on the 'bay. I actually rather like this as a variety, they do look quite different in the hand (under a strong glass, of course, my eyes aren't that good!). Much better than date widths that vary fron die to die Jerry

Not an open 3 sadly, but the mark below the date does need clarifying, would be great if you were right. Get some microscope pics! Jerry

Have a great day Bob, and a Merry Christmas to the colonies. Jerry

The fairs from the new year start at 09.30 instead of 10, notices were up in the hall yesterday. I usually get to Ian P by 10.01 at the latest, nice bloke, nice coins and good prices. No website afaik. The problem with Dave C is that he knows what he has! But good quality, and pricing is fair, unlike some. But of course our own Rob P is the most knowledgeable of the lot! Jerry

Cheers Pete! But you are half right in your description! No bronze pennies for me yesterday, I really didnt find anything I wanted, but got the new Spink at a good price, and a little Lizzie silver penny, I figure I might have to branch out. Rob did show me a Charles II halfpenny, and a Geo III silver penny, but I wasnt quite tempted. Ian Pratt showed Non and I a small group of Victorian silver forgeries he had acquired, they were frighteningly convincing, especially a pair of 1850's shillings which even had a fake nice old tone , the milling was the only slight givaway I could spot, a little more open and too sharp , but I would have thought them good if I hadnt been told. Jerry

I presume it's the 'nearly 1927 reverse' rather than the 'actual 1927 reverse', of which only one is known, is that right? No books to hand, and my favourite penny site is no longer available to me.... . Jerry

Hate to break a pattern! (but perhaps we can stitch 'em all up beforehand) Jerry

No live online bidding, though you can leave a book bid; the auctioneer is incredibly fast, often taking the barest moment to look at the audience, especially if he has book bids, you cant delay and there is no time to think about it. Nor to add up ones totals, I had to leave a couple of later considerations until I had worked out how much I had spent, luckily just a hundred over my pot. Perhaps those of us going should meet for a coffee (or something) to introduce ourselves. I'm not sure the proofs are within my range, but I do fancy a couple of the rare currency issues.... Jerry

I just love this one. The simplistic optimism and the spelling too! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-King-George-Vi-Penny-/151913693506?hash=item235ec30142:g:W9EAAOSwfZ1WbCm9 Jerry

Under the Treasure Act 1997 if the coins are gold or silver, and more than 300 years old, two or more associated coins constitutes a hoard, ten or more if base metal. Distance is not relevant if one-time association can be demonstrated to the coroner's satisfaction. In my part of the world it can take 2 or 3 years for the treasure process to reach a conclusion, and the hoard usually claimed in its entirity. I would be very surprised if any (other than 'strays',as they are euphemistically referred to) ever reach the market, particularly as they can be used as loan collateral by a museum needing to raise funds after acquisition. Jerry

That is nice, Pete, well done! Jerry

Beautiful coins! I'll be there, but perhaps more in hope than expectation! Jerry

The pics of the 'triple F' on the LCA website really do not do it justice, many would call it AU and expect the upper estimate for a normal F10. While I do not get particularly excited about most repairs, the 'triple F' is such a dramatic 'botched job' that I think it is worthy of a varietal place in any Victorian penny collection. Jerry

I got six pennies that fill gaps, including really beautiful 1865 and 1878 pennies, an upgrade UNC 1875 narrow date (at less than it sold for 6 years ago, ex Findlow) , the F10 'triple F' in nice well lustred GEF (CGS 70) and the 1882 F114 again nice GEF( CGS 70). I also bought the high grade 1875H that Colin Cooke have been trying to sell at £1795, but at total £1550 appx I suspect it wasn't a bargain, but it is the variety described by Gouby with the nicely doubled ribbon end repair, this was not advertised by LCA (though they have recognised it in the past), by MG's figures it appears to be rare. I really enjoyed my first visit to LCA, but am 'cleaned out' and will have to raid savings for the Midland on Sunday. Will try and post some pics later in the week. Jerry