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[Accumulator 52]

The description says "nice collectable coin" !!!!!

That'll be "collectable" in the sense of putting the bins out for collection.

Edited March 10, 2012 by Accumulator

[TomGoodheart 400]

The description says "nice collectable coin" !!!!!

That'll be "collectable" in the sense of putting the bins out for collection.

Looks like it was run over at some point. Still .. nice of them to post really big pics so you can see all the detail.

[Colin G. 147]

A new one to keep an eye out for ....who bids on these....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1934-GEORGE-V-FARTHING-UNC-ERROR-COIN-/110835524706?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item19ce4fe462

[azda 979]

Mr Platts Gothic crown

<li class="mp-title">1847 VICTORIA 'GOTHIC HEAD' PROOF CROWN - SUPERB TONED NEAR FDC<li class="mp-bids">25 bids<li class="mp-watch">64 watchers<li class="mp-time"> 5 hours 6 mins 59 secs<li class="mp-price">1,600.00 GBP

[Gary D 76]

A new one to keep an eye out for ....who bids on these....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1934-GEORGE-V-FARTHING-UNC-ERROR-COIN-/110835524706?pt=UK_Coins_BritishMilled_RL&hash=item19ce4fe462

If memory serves me correctly this one has been tried before, maybe the same one.

[Generic Lad 25]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-GREAT-BRITAIN-PROOF-SET-HALF-CROWN-ORIGINAL-PACKAGING-/120860034413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c23d1c56d

How not to take photos and price your common proof sets...

It looks like a 2 coin proof set in the main listings! All the silver colored coins look like they aren't even there!

Bad photography and bad pricing combine to make an anti-listing.

[Peckris 579]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-GREAT-BRITAIN-PROOF-SET-HALF-CROWN-ORIGINAL-PACKAGING-/120860034413?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c23d1c56d

How not to take photos and price your common proof sets...

It looks like a 2 coin proof set in the main listings! All the silver colored coins look like they aren't even there!

Bad photography and bad pricing combine to make an anti-listing.

Not only that, but the bronze coins have come out well enough to show they have appalling toning. As you say - quite the wrong way.

[Gary D 76]

Muppet alert. The guy even says in the text that it's a fake. Surely worth nothing.

Altered date 1905 shilling

[argentumandcoins 70]

Anybody fancy a cast?

Yes, I know the trout season has opened but this has nothing to do with the subtle art of fly fishing.

[Peckris 579]

Muppet alert. The guy even says in the text that it's a fake. Surely worth nothing.

Altered date 1905 shilling

You would think the faker would have made at least SOME effort to line the 0 and the 5 up properly.

[Nick 329]

Muppet alert. The guy even says in the text that it's a fake. Surely worth nothing.

Altered date 1905 shilling

It's the same fake that was discussed here a little while ago. It's amazing that even when told it's fake, some people will bid believing otherwise. It's worth a couple of quid for the silver.

[Peckris 579]

Muppet alert. The guy even says in the text that it's a fake. Surely worth nothing.

Altered date 1905 shilling

It's the same fake that was discussed here a little while ago. It's amazing that even when told it's fake, some people will bid believing otherwise. It's worth a couple of quid for the silver.

Yes, I thought that darker patch around the 05 looked familiar.

[Accumulator 52]

Who actually falls for this? Mirror finish UNC

[Coinery 1,148]

Who actually falls for this? Mirror finish UNC

It's the recut 19 in the date that makes this die pairing such a sought after rarity! I must have it! ;-) perhaps someone should tell him about this rare variety, and see if the 'extra information' gets added to the listing?

[Accumulator 52]

Extremely Fine according to this dealer.

I love this: This coin is in lovely condition apart from the counterstamp like dent in the middle of the head but it only adds to the charm. Yeah, right!

[Peckris 579]

Extremely Fine according to this dealer.

I love this: This coin is in lovely condition apart from the counterstamp like dent in the middle of the head but it only adds to the charm. Yeah, right!

It certainly is "Ultra Rare" - the only coin in existence that is Fine, Very Fine, and Extremely Fine, at one and the same time!!

[Rob 3,152]

Extremely Fine according to this dealer.

I love this: This coin is in lovely condition apart from the counterstamp like dent in the middle of the head but it only adds to the charm. Yeah, right!

It certainly is "Ultra Rare" - the only coin in existence that is Fine, Very Fine, and Extremely Fine, at one and the same time!!

I was going to say it is ultra rare. Certainly the only one I've seen in VF-EF looking like that.

[Nick 329]

Did the seller make a typo with the price on this 1887 sixpence? Or am I missing something?

I wouldn't pay £14.99 for it, let alone £149.99.

[argentumandcoins 70]

Did the seller make a typo with the price on this 1887 sixpence? Or am I missing something?

I wouldn't pay £14.99 for it, let alone £149.99.

The price wasn't the only typo;

Apparently after Prince Albert died the Queen entered into a "25 year period of morning". I'm sure I've seen the film, John Wayne was in it wasn't he? That's right, "The Longest Day"

[Peckris 579]

Did the seller make a typo with the price on this 1887 sixpence? Or am I missing something?

I wouldn't pay £14.99 for it, let alone £149.99.

Don't think you're missing anything - it looks like a bog-standard, perfectly ordinary, average, cleaned example of the Withdrawn Type 6d.

[Nick 329]

Did the seller make a typo with the price on this 1887 sixpence? Or am I missing something?

I wouldn't pay £14.99 for it, let alone £149.99.

The price wasn't the only typo;

Apparently after Prince Albert died the Queen entered into a "25 year period of morning". I'm sure I've seen the film, John Wayne was in it wasn't he? That's right, "The Longest Day"

That would need quite some breakfast, to get you through to lunchtime.

[Nick 329]

Did the seller make a typo with the price on this 1887 sixpence? Or am I missing something?

I wouldn't pay £14.99 for it, let alone £149.99.

Don't think you're missing anything - it looks like a bog-standard, perfectly ordinary, average, cleaned example of the Withdrawn Type 6d.

Ah good. It's not just me then. I also notice he is trying to sell a much more common 4+D 1921 shilling as the scarce 3+D "nose to S".

[Peter 615]

Trouble is people out there buy cars at £99 a week and use the money lenders that only charge 2500% apr.Tax the poor and undeducated,all non fishermen and anyone who doesn't like a Monte Christo or even know what one is

[argentumandcoins 70]

This guy is the best grader ever, anywhere.

Anybody fancy some superb Farthings etc?

[moneyer12 0]

one of the best examples of a sarsons farthing...........................................obviously cleaned with vinegar