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[davidrj 194]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

[Gary D 76]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

The H is not really there. It's because your mind is so used to seeing an H that you are automatically putting one there. If you look really close you can see that it is just a figment of your imagination.

[Red Riley 2]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

This guy (Ian Fall I believe) usually knows what he's doing, so I'm at a loss to understand why such a peculiar listing. I guess he must just have attached the wrong picture, but then surely he would just replace it. Dunno.

Edited November 4, 2011 by Red Riley

[Peter 615]

From the 8 bidders for the shilling down to the 1882h 1d I think there is a vast vat of just plain dumbness.I got negative feedback for picturing and describing a photoframe...and yes I sized it and it was in my daughters hand...what more can you do.Just accept there are so many fools out there to keep you rich....anyone want a loan....only 2,675%apr....ok and I want to buy your gold and sell you diamond brite for your car.

[Peckris 579]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

The H is not really there. It's because your mind is so used to seeing an H that you are automatically putting one there. If you look really close you can see that it is just a figment of your imagination.

1882 penny - no H!!!!

This guy (Ian Fall I believe) usually knows what he's doing, so I'm at a loss to understand why such a peculiar listing. I guess he must just have attached the wrong picture, but then surely he would just replace it. Dunno.

Strangely, the main item description says it's "no H" but the detailed description says it's "2 over 1", so I guess it is just a mislabelled item. The H is so clear it couldn't in all seriousness be claimed to be one. I think it's just a slip up. I'm surprised there were no bids - it's a handsome enough high grade 1882H which deserves more than 99p. If I'd seen it I'd have bid on it.

The same guy is selling a high grade 1870 with quite a few bids on. The only weird thing about that description is the rarity rating - "SCARCE" (correct) "101 - 200 specimens" (oh come on!! get real, there's many more than that even of 1869s and 1871s!!!)

[1949threepence 3,367]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

Now withdrawn from sale. I'd take this to be a mistake as the seller is usually a good reliable one.

[azda 979]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

The H is not really there. It's because your mind is so used to seeing an H that you are automatically putting one there. If you look really close you can see that it is just a figment of your imagination.

1882 penny - no H!!!!

This guy (Ian Fall I believe) usually knows what he's doing, so I'm at a loss to understand why such a peculiar listing. I guess he must just have attached the wrong picture, but then surely he would just replace it. Dunno.

The same guy is selling a high grade 1870 with quite a few bids on. The only weird thing about that description is the rarity rating - "SCARCE" (correct) "101 - 200 specimens" (oh come on!! get real, there's many more than that even of 1869s and 1871s!!!)

He normally uses Goubys book for picture references, which Gouby states cannot be used, he also quotes Gooubys rarity and numbers, so i assume that figure has come from MGs book

[Peckris 579]

1882 penny - no H!!!!

The H is not really there. It's because your mind is so used to seeing an H that you are automatically putting one there. If you look really close you can see that it is just a figment of your imagination.

1882 penny - no H!!!!

This guy (Ian Fall I believe) usually knows what he's doing, so I'm at a loss to understand why such a peculiar listing. I guess he must just have attached the wrong picture, but then surely he would just replace it. Dunno.

The same guy is selling a high grade 1870 with quite a few bids on. The only weird thing about that description is the rarity rating - "SCARCE" (correct) "101 - 200 specimens" (oh come on!! get real, there's many more than that even of 1869s and 1871s!!!)

He normally uses Goubys book for picture references, which Gouby states cannot be used, he also quotes Gooubys rarity and numbers, so i assume that figure has come from MGs book

Then Michael must be talking about numbers in that particular grade, in which case the seller should have made that clear. There are many many more 1870 pennies around than those figures suggest - and as I say, there are many many more 1869s and 1871s than that.

Edited November 4, 2011 by Peckris

[scott 144]

there are more 1879 narrows then that O.o

just seena BB penny in fair for £50 start.. srsly?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1860-Beaded-Border-Penny-Fr-1-C-R15-Freeman-7-/130594104049?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item1e6803e2f1

my example cost me £12 and is better

[Peckris 579]

there are more 1879 narrows then that O.o

just seena BB penny in fair for £50 start.. srsly?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1860-Beaded-Border-Penny-Fr-1-C-R15-Freeman-7-/130594104049?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item1e6803e2f1

my example cost me £12 and is better

No bids

[scott 144]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-JAMES-II-TIN-FARTHING-DATED-1687-/230694017905?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item35b66f5b71

tin farthing identified as 1687... even though there is no indentifiable detail?

saw something realy dumb, saw an interesting coin listed at 19.99 no one bought it, now it is listed at 49.99

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320780375170?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320784751659?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2661

[Red Riley 2]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-JAMES-II-TIN-FARTHING-DATED-1687-/230694017905?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item35b66f5b71

tin farthing identified as 1687... even though there is no indentifiable detail?

The date is on the edge. Mind you, in my experience the coin has to be well above average for this to be actually visible. Don't think I'll be bidding...

[azda 979]

Now this is a nice coin, but clearly the seller is ovehyping it to make more cash. Graded as AU 53 (UK EF) also written in ink on the REV of the holder (almost unc) which STILL isn't UNC

http://www.ebay.de/itm/300557292970?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D300557292970%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

[Red Riley 2]

Now this is a nice coin, but clearly the seller is ovehyping it to make more cash. Graded as AU 53 (UK EF) also written in ink on the REV of the holder (almost unc) which STILL isn't UNC

http://www.ebay.de/itm/300557292970?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D300557292970%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

German was never the most succinct of languages but when you sling in all the marketing bullsh*t it becomes a cure for insomnia.

Nice coin but about 3x overpriced.

[Generic Lad 25]

Now this is a nice coin, but clearly the seller is ovehyping it to make more cash. Graded as AU 53 (UK EF) also written in ink on the REV of the holder (almost unc) which STILL isn't UNC

http://www.ebay.de/itm/300557292970?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D300557292970%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

German was never the most succinct of languages but when you sling in all the marketing bullsh*t it becomes a cure for insomnia.

Nice coin but about 3x overpriced.

Typical US-based dealer, if its prior to the 1800s and still in relatively readable shape it must be uncirculated! And the coin is clearly circulated too! It isn't like some coins where you are scratching your head to find where the wear is! And the price too! (And to be honest, not sure if I really like the toning, looks too much like lichens/moss on stone for my tastes.) The rest of his coins are similarly overgraded, he considers a Mercury dime with most of the date, motto, and Liberty worn off to be XF! Not to mention that even in XF condition the coin is still overpriced!

[Cerbera100 0]

I'm confused?!

Is it me or is that just a plain old 1893?!

[Cerbera100 0]

Hmm...

"The milled rim displays the usual evidence of a brockage coin"...

Opinions?!

[azda 979]

Hmm...

"The milled rim displays the usual evidence of a brockage coin"...

Opinions?!

60 quid he's f...ing tripping

[Peter 615]

This should fill that gap in your collection

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coins-British-hammered-Elizabeth-grout-/110772911201?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item19ca947c61

[Accumulator 52]

This should fill that gap in your collection

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coins-British-hammered-Elizabeth-grout-/110772911201?pt=UK_Coins_BritishHammered_RL&hash=item19ca947c61

Very good! Thank you for 'pointing' it out

[azda 979]

This should fill that gap in your collection

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19ca947c61

Obviously the seller is English, he canna spell rightly much

[Peter 615]

This should fill that gap in your collection

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19ca947c61

Obviously the seller is English, he canna spell rightly much

Oche eyi he cannai

[Peter 615]

double post its a bit early.

Edited November 18, 2011 by Peter

[Peter 615]

This has to be a wind up or dodgy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1754-KING-GEORGE-11-BRITISH-FARTHING-COIN-/250929208494?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3a6c8bdcae

This sort of "thing" needs a hole drilled through it and put under a dripping tap.

[Rob 3,152]

This has to be a wind up or dodgy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1754-KING-GEORGE-11-BRITISH-FARTHING-COIN-/250929208494?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item3a6c8bdcae

This sort of "thing" needs a hole drilled through it and put under a dripping tap.

Why on earth does it have 5 bids up to £3.99 already? Intrinsic value based on the spot copper price is 2.3p ish, less refining costs to remove the crud. Collectable it is not.