So i got 3 pennies

[azda 979]

So i got 3 Pennies, not sure if they've been cleaned or not, there doesn't appear to have any brush marks associated with cleaning, just normal wear, but the 1945 has no mint darkening, hence the reason i went for the 3. Not fantastic grades, that wasn't what interested me, so any opinions if these have been cleaned or not?

1945 first, hi res

[azda 979]

And the REV, weights are correct for all 3

[azda 979]

Next is a 1947

[azda 979]

and REV

[scott 144]

i think they have, 1945's were mint darkened and there is wear the colour is just wrong

[azda 979]

i think they have, 1945's were mint darkened and there is wear the colour is just wrong

I also have another 45 Scott thats wirhout mint darkening, so now what?

Edited September 25, 2010 by azda

[Peckris 579]

Those both look like average coins that have been cleaned Az. I you bought 'em, I'd return 'em saying ' not satisfied'. T wear is considerable on both.

1945s can be any colour from gorgeous dark choccie colour to indeed quite pale. The point being, they were all darkened, but as we all know, it was an uneven process for those pennies. There may be a few with mint lustre, in which case, nab 'em!

[andyscouse 0]

Those both look like average coins that have been cleaned Az. I you bought 'em, I'd return 'em saying ' not satisfied'. T wear is considerable on both.

1945s can be any colour from gorgeous dark choccie colour to indeed quite pale. The point being, they were all darkened, but as we all know, it was an uneven process for those pennies. There may be a few with mint lustre, in which case, nab 'em!

True! I have found that certain penny dates are difficult to get 'nice', the 1934 and 1944-46 included. I did win the 1945 Workman penny in EF, notation 'may not have been darkened'. I think it's better than the example I have currently - we shall see when it's in hand!

[azda 979]

Here's my 1945, i only bought the other because i wasn't sure if it had been cleaned or not as the pix were crap, but i have now asked for a refund, they were only a quid each, so not a ballbreaker.

[azda 979]

and REV

[andyscouse 0]

azda

Yes, that second 1945 is far better than the first! It definitely looks as though it'd been cleaned, but the second has its nice original colour.

[Peckris 579]

and REV

Nice! You got one without Mint darkening. That adds to its value (you won't retire on it, but 1944s go for about £25, as a guide).

[azda 979]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

[Peckris 579]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

I STILL have my AUnc 1944 bought from Peter Ireland in Blackpool in 1979. That's how few I see. (It would grade Unc these days - and it has lovely dark chocolate toning). They aren't easy, nor are truly BU 1940s. 1946s can be surprisingly tricky too, especially when you look at their catalogue value.

[Red Riley 2]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

I don't know whether this is a breach of protocol, but I thought I would say that I have a couple of Unc 1944s for sale and one GEF that avoided the toning process.

[£400 for a Penny ? 0]

I don't know whether this is a breach of protocol, but I thought I would say that I have a couple of Unc 1944s for sale and one GEF that avoided the toning process.

Opening for business without a champagne reception is certainly a breach of protocol......

[azda 979]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

I don't know whether this is a breach of protocol, but I thought I would say that I have a couple of Unc 1944s for sale and one GEF that avoided the toning process.

Is the site running Derek?

[Red Riley 2]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

I don't know whether this is a breach of protocol, but I thought I would say that I have a couple of Unc 1944s for sale and one GEF that avoided the toning process.

Is the site running Derek?

If you check out www.pennycrowncoins.co.uk you will see that the site is still under construction. I do want to have some kind of launch but this will not be for some weeks yet (there are over 1000 photographs to be posted) and I don't want to go off half cock so can only suggest that if there is something you desperately want, just let me know and I'll see if I've got it.

As I think I've said before champagne is nasty foreign muck and I'd much rather settle for a pint of Rebellion Mild Ale.

[Peckris 579]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

I don't know whether this is a breach of protocol, but I thought I would say that I have a couple of Unc 1944s for sale and one GEF that avoided the toning process.

How much lustre on the 44 escapee? And how much are you asking? (You can DM me if you'd rather not discuss it in open forum).

[Gary D 76]

Here's my bright 1944 Rev c and Rev d along with both a bright and toned 1945. I also have a bright 1946.

Edited September 29, 2010 by Gary D

[Red Riley 2]

A 1944 is on my wants list still

I don't know whether this is a breach of protocol, but I thought I would say that I have a couple of Unc 1944s for sale and one GEF that avoided the toning process.

How much lustre on the 44 escapee? And how much are you asking? (You can DM me if you'd rather not discuss it in open forum).

I am quite happy to discuss the coin on open forum. I'm grading it in the Michael Gouby style as GEF35. Send me your e-mail address Peck, and I'll let you have photographs which at least removes the necessity to reduce them to an unmanageable size. And I'm asking £20 for it.

[Peckris 579]

Here's my bright 1944 Rev c and Rev d along with both a bright and toned 1945. I also have a bright 1946.

Hi Gary. I can't see it in hand, obviously, but the 44 on the left LOOKS like a pale but toned example (the range of Mint toning coloration is quite wide). Is there actual lustre on it? As for 1946, I believe they come evenly spread between lustred and toned? Having said that, I only have a toned specimen, but I saw a lot years ago at Warwick & Warwick which I scoured for the mint flaw (without luck) and all 15 or so were lustred.